Stop the Balloons vs Holescape Rush
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stop the Balloons
A simple game where players tap to pop balloons before they escape the screen. Dragging balloons can cause them to bump into each other, and releasing them makes them pop. The game ends after three balloons get away.
- Tap to pop balloons
- Drag balloons to bump others
- Release balloons to pop them
- Prevent balloons from escaping
- Simple, relaxing gameplay
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It's a nice sunny day in the neighborhood. It's the weekend and you can finally relax and enjoy this day to the fullest. You watch how the kids are all cheerfully running around and playing with balloons. However, as you leisurely watch the kids, one of them lost hold of the balloon! Oh no! Suddenly, many more balloons are all flying away! What would happen if the balloons actually fly away? It's up to you to stop the balloons and make sure they don't fly out of sight! Stop the Balloons is a simple game in which you try to stop the balloons from escaping the screen. Pop the balloons by tapping on them. You can keep dragging them if you hold them to bump them into other balloons. Once you stop holding the balloons, they will pop. After three balloons escape, the game will end. How many balloons will you be able to stop?
Holescape Rush
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Holescape Rush is an exciting puzzle game that tests your logic and planning skills. Your task is to strategically place holes on the grid, guiding stickmen groups to their exits! The game is easy to learn but challenging to master: Place holes on the grid, matching their color to the stickman group. Clear paths by removing groups of stickmen to reveal hidden ones. Avoid blocking paths or running out of moves, as each decision affects your progress. As you advance, levels introduce hidden stickman colors, varied grid sizes, and new challenges that demand even more careful planning. With visually rewarding animations and increasingly complex puzzles, Holescape Rush keeps players engaged and entertained. Features: Strategic Gameplay: Plan your moves to guide stickmen while avoiding deadlock situations. Dynamic Levels: Explore unique grid designs and hidden mechanics that challenge your thinking. Simple Controls: Drag to place holes and clear paths with intuitive gameplay. Vibrant Visuals: Enjoy colorful animations as stickmen leap through holes and exit the city. Endless Challenges: With new obstacles and advanced mechanics, every level feels fresh.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Stop the Balloons at none against Holescape Rush's shown. Holescape Rush's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 17 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Stop the Balloons ships an update every 17 months, Holescape Rush every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stop the Balloons | Holescape Rush |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 101 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vyrai | BugFix Games Entertainment |
In-app purchases
Stop the Balloons
No in-app purchases
Holescape Rush
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Stop the Balloons free?
Is Holescape Rush free?
Do Stop the Balloons or Holescape Rush have ads?
Which is updated more often, Stop the Balloons or Holescape Rush?
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