# Hole Cat vs Pixel Away

Hole Cat and Pixel Away both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 25% of Pixel Away's written reviews are positive against 13% of Hole Cat's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hole Cat sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Pixel Away sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Hole Cat against 4.7 for Pixel Away. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 258 and 640 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 13% of Hole Cat's written reviews are positive against 25% of Pixel Away's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hole Cat | Pixel Away |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (258 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hole-cat/id6755466043/reviews) | **[4.7 (640 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-away/id6756136527/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 258 | **640** |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | **25.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 357 MB | 190 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ACTIONFIT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516168822) | [Punaj Mikaye](https://appshunter.io/developer/1736246385) |

## What reviewers say

### Hole Cat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hole-cat/id6755466043)

A delightful puzzle game where you guide colorful cats to matching holes by tapping to clear paths. It offers a relaxing yet challenging experience with evolving color-matching mechanics and strategic planning.

**Highlights:** Color-matching puzzle mechanics, Strategic path clearing, Cute cat visuals, Relaxing gameplay, Evolving difficulty, Time-pressure elements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Bundle | $1.49 | one-time |
| 1,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer 02 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Golden Ticket | $10.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $11.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer 03 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Large Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |


### Pixel Away

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-away/id6756136527)

Tap to launch color carriers onto a conveyor belt. Carriers release balls to match pixel cubes, clearing the board. Manage carrier ammo and conveyor capacity for strategic progression.

**Highlights:** Tap to launch carriers, Match colored balls to pixel cubes, Manage carrier ammo count, Utilize conveyor belt capacity, Strategic timing and ordering, Progressive board clearing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Limited Revive Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Golden Pass | $11.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer Pack 1 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Day 1 Offer Large Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |
| Large Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $54.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hole Cat free?

Hole Cat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pixel Away free?

Pixel Away is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hole Cat or Pixel Away?

Pixel Away is rated higher. Hole Cat averages 4.6 out of 5 from 258 ratings, while Pixel Away averages 4.7 from 640 ratings.

### Do Hole Cat or Pixel Away have ads?

Neither Hole Cat nor Pixel Away shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hole Cat or Pixel Away?

Hole Cat ships an update weekly, and Pixel Away weekly. Most recently, Hole Cat was updated on October 30, 2026 and Pixel Away on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*