Gem Core vs Hole Slide
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Gem Core
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Break blocks, collect gems, and complete challenging levels.
Hole Slide
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One block, one track, a bunch of fuzzballs waiting to be rescued โ use your wits to connect every glide. On screen, rounded little alien critters wait to be guided back onto the UFO. Slide tiles to form continuous paths so the blue critters can glide along the track into the UFO and be collected. The interface is friendly and the pace is relaxedโgreat for unwinding while still testing your planning and foresight. You'll appreciate the details: each arrangement gives visual feedback, and snapping blocks together feels smooth and pleasantly surprising; Maze-like level layouts encourage repeated probing and optimization; common tools like frost, hammers, and magnets give tactical help at key moments, adding rhythm to the puzzles. The loop of hands-on tweaking and observation makes every level feel rewarding: study the layout, try connecting the paths, fine-tune with tools, and enjoy clear visual and audio feedback when collection is complete. The colors and character designs lean toward a cute aesthetic, perfect for moments when you want a relaxing yet satisfying puzzle experience. Take a short pause, tidy the paths, and watch those fuzzballs board safely. Every level is a small victory waiting to brighten your day.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hole Slide at none against Gem Core's 2. Hole Slide also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Gem Core's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 4 days). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Gem Core sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Hole Slide asks for nothing beyond the download.
Gem Core ships an update daily, Hole Slide every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gem Core | Hole Slide |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily โ better | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 97 MB | 228 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JUMP SHIP MEDIA | Shycheese |
In-app purchases
Gem Core
- 200 Coins$1.99
- 1000 Coins$8.99
Hole Slide
No in-app purchases









