Comparison

Gem Core vs Hole Slide

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

Head to head
About

Gem Core

Features
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Break blocks, collect gems, and complete challenging levels.

About

Hole Slide

Features
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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 relaxedโ€”great 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.

Screenshots

Gem Core4 screens
Hole Slide4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Gem Core sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Hole Slide asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 2 level
Gem Core versus Hole Slide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGem CoreHole Slide
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily โ€” betterEvery 4 days
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size97 MB228 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJUMP SHIP MEDIAShycheese

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Gem Core

One-time2
  • 200 Coins$1.99
  • 1000 Coins$8.99
None

Hole Slide

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gem Core free?
Gem Core is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hole Slide free?
Hole Slide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gem Core or Hole Slide have ads?
Hole Slide shows ads; Gem Core does not.
Which is updated more often, Gem Core or Hole Slide?
Gem Core ships an update daily, and Hole Slide every 4 days. Most recently, Gem Core was updated on October 24, 2026 and Hole Slide on October 29, 2026.

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