Comparison

Minitris vs Color Drain Hole

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Minitris

Features
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Rediscover the timeless puzzle classic that took the world by storm! Minitris is a minimalist falling-block puzzle with a vibrant twist. Designed for players of all ages—from toddlers to puzzle masters—Minitris strips away the complexity of traditional block games to focus on pure, addictive strategy. Every block is a simple square, but the challenge lies in the color. Your mission? Match three or more blocks of the same color—horizontally, vertically, or diagonally—to clear the board and keep the game alive. Why you’ll love Minitris: Play in Seconds: With ultra-simple tap or swipe controls, you’ll be playing (and winning!) in no time. Stress-Free Strategy: No complex shapes to rotate. Just pure color-matching fun. Chasing the High Score: Earn big points with combo clears and multi-set matches. The faster you play, the more you earn! A Piece of Gaming History: Originally born on DOS in 1989, Minitris has been refined over decades to provide the perfect casual experience. The Legacy Continues First released in 1989 and later a Windows favorite, Minitris reached 50 countries in its first 50 days. Decades later, the goal remains the same: a game simple enough for a child, yet deep enough for an adult.

About

Color Drain Hole

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Color Drain Hole is a colorful casual arcade game where quick reactions and smart choices keep you alive! Control a hungry hole and absorb cubes that match your current color. Every correct cube increases your score, builds your combo, and helps your hole collect more cubes. But beware, absorbing the wrong color increases your danger, shrinks your hole, and can quickly end your run. The color of your hole keeps changing, so you will need to stay alert, move swiftly, and choose the right cubes before time runs out. Grab shiny cubes, trigger Color Rush, build high combos, and chase your best score in a bright and satisfying challenge. Features: • Simple and satisfying mobile gameplay • Color-matching hole to cube arcade action • Fast rounds perfect for quick play sessions • Combos, score multipliers, and high-score chasing • Shiny cubes and Color Rush moments • Bright colorful visuals and smooth cube-draining effects • Exciting combo rewards to keep each run satisfying Can you drain the right colors, avoid the wrong ones, and beat your best score?

Screenshots

Minitris4 screens
Color Drain Hole4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Minitris at none against Color Drain Hole's 1. Minitris also leads on ads (none vs shown). Color Drain Hole's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Color Drain Hole sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Minitris asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Minitris ships an update weekly, Color Drain Hole every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Minitris versus Color Drain Hole: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinitrisColor Drain Hole
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB146 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichal UrsinyMari Shana Tongco

In-app purchases

None

Minitris

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Color Drain Hole

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Minitris free?
Minitris is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Color Drain Hole free?
Color Drain Hole is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Minitris or Color Drain Hole have ads?
Color Drain Hole shows ads; Minitris does not.
Which is updated more often, Minitris or Color Drain Hole?
Minitris ships an update weekly, and Color Drain Hole every 3 days. Most recently, Minitris was updated on October 31, 2026 and Color Drain Hole on October 24, 2026.

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