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Hole.io

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User verdict / 100 High confidence In trouble

Hole.io offers engaging gameplay but is severely hampered by excessive ads.

4.6★ lifetime (1,971,984) Free + in-app purchases since 2018 by Voodoo updated 0.0 mo ago recent negative 76% 120 reviews across 3 regions
Gameplay Repetition Ad Overload
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4★19
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recent reviews across 3 regions, vs the 4.6★ lifetime average

While Hole.io has a fun and addictive premise, recent user reviews overwhelmingly highlight a frustratingly high volume of ads that disrupt gameplay. Many players express disappointment over repetitive levels and the lack of new content, leading to a decline in overall enjoyment.

What users like

What users complain about

  • Excessive ads ruining the experienceR1R4R10R60
  • Repetitive levels with little varietyR3R19R30

Latest update · v2.47.3

What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):

The hole is hungry - and now, so is your inner collector. • COLLECTIBLES ARE HERE - Dive into levels, hunt for hidden spheres, and crack them open to discover unique figurines. Build your themed Album, complete the set before time runs out, and earn special rewards along the way. Got duplicates? Turn them into coins and keep hunting. • A CLEANER GAME - Banner ads have been completely removed. Nothing between you and your next meal.

Recurring themes

Ad Overload negative
Many players report being interrupted by ads during gameplay, often feeling that they spend more time watching ads than playing the game.R1R4R10R60
Gameplay Repetition negative
Users frequently mention the lack of new levels and the repetitive nature of the game, leading to boredom.R3R19R30

Who it's for

This game is suitable for casual gamers who enjoy simple, addictive gameplay but may frustrate those sensitive to ads and seeking variety.

Evidence note: The evidence is heavily weighted against the game due to the recent negative reviews focused on ads and repetition.

Frequently asked

How much does it cost to remove ads in Hole.io?
Players report that removing ads costs $10, which many find excessive given the frequency of ads during gameplay.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R3] 4/5 · US Boring after a while: I enjoy the boards, but there are really only 6 boards that play in a loop and so it get boring after awhile. There are often brief updates, but with the animation technology available it’s incomprehensible why the art isn’t better. There are volcanoes that should erupt when a board is. Cleared with dinosaurs that should be mobile, rockets that could take off when a board is
  2. [R19] 4/5 · US We need more worlds: Great game however it’s gets old playing the same 5/6 worlds. For example under the water, mall, beach, amusement park something.
  3. [R26] 5/5 · US Amazing: The game was amazing
  4. [R92] 4/5 · US Cool game: This game is cool, but there are excessive ADS, which it makes boring to play. Also, paying 9.99$ for a pack to play offline and not to have ADS is exagerated. I mean, the gameplay is fun and amazing, but it’d be better if you developers lowered the amount of ADS
  5. [R1] 2/5 · US Completely overrun by ads: It’s a very fun game and I have absolutely no problem with the gameplay. However the ads completely take over the gameplay and it comes to a point of wondering if you’re watching ads instead of actually being in the game.
  6. [R4] 1/5 · US too many ads to even enjoy the game: There are ads literally every other minute, making the game unenjoyable to even play. If you want to get rid of them it is 10 dollars…I am not spending that much money on a game to get rid of ads. Deleted the game because it is unplayable with ads every other second
  7. [R10] 2/5 · US Ads ads ads: 3 1 minute ads just to play a game. Don’t forget the one after you finish a game too! How are you going to have an ad play in the middle of a game? And then charge 10$ for ad free
  8. [R60] 1/5 · US Too many ads: Can’t even play one round without four ads. To make it worse, the ads start, end, AND interrupt the game completely.
  9. [R30] 1/5 · US Boring: The levels are repetitive, making the game incredibly boring. I remember when you could battle other players, but now it's only bots, which is just dull. This game was fun years ago, but now it’s a letdown. I can't understand how anyone finds this fun since it’s the same few levels over and over. I played up to level 60 hoping for changes, but now I’m just going to delete it. It feels like
  10. [R17] 4/5 · US NO MORE PAYING! NO MORE ADDS: This game is AMAZING you can eat everything, and get bigger every second it’s SO much fun!!! But there is one problem… There is adds every SECOND like “when the add is done, and I eat more stuff, in 5 SECONDS you get ANOTHER add, and you have to PAY if you don’t want any more adds, it’s ridiculous😑

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store