Hole Em All: Collect Master
Hole Em All: Collect Master is a physics-based black hole puzzle game for casual players on iOS.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
It removes the friction of complex progression by offering short, satisfying consumption loops that fit into quick breaks.
For Casual mobile gamers seeking short, physics-based puzzle sessions and social interaction features.
What does it look like?
Key features
Allows users to form groups to chat, exchange gifts, and earn collective bonuses.
Competitive events with time-bound objectives and leaderboard rankings.
Unlockable visual themes and hole effects for player avatars.
Core loop requiring players to swallow objects within a time limit to progress.
How much does it cost?
Freemium model relies on ad-supported gameplay and cosmetic IAP to monetize a casual user base.
Velocity
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The app exhibits an intense development velocity, averaging approximately 0.77 releases per week over the analyzed window. Development is consistently focused on performance tuning, bug resolution, and the introduction of new content such as themed objects and episode journeys. While the latest version provides general stability improvements, the overall trend shows a high-frequency release pattern aimed at maintaining gameplay fluidity. The developer frequently updates the app to address technical feedback and introduce new challenges to keep the experience fresh.
Who built it?
BRAINWORKS PUBLISHING PTE
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What do users think recently?
The recent review mood reads mixed. Users appreciate satisfying core gameplay loop provides a relaxing experience for players looking to pass time and frequent content updates introduce new themes and objects that keep the experience fresh for long-term players, but report excessive advertisement frequency post-level disrupts the flow and makes the game feel like a chore.
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
Weekly average review rating
What users say, by theme
- Satisfying core gameplay loop provides a relaxing experience for players looking to pass time
- Frequent content updates introduce new themes and objects that keep the experience fresh for long-term players
- Excessive advertisement frequency post-level disrupts the flow and makes the game feel like a chore
120 of 734 recent reviews analyzed · high confidence · Mixed overall
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Competitive landscape for Hole Em All: Collect Master
How's the Games market?
Hole Em All: Collect Master sits #26 Grossing in US Category 7004, though its rank fluctuates significantly across regions. The reliance on ad-supported progression creates monetization friction that rivals with offline-first designs are currently exploiting.
Read the market outlookThe rivals identified
By HOMA GAMES
Both apps compete for the same casual puzzle audience by utilizing physics-based collection loops and freemium monetization models.
- Offline play support enables access to low-connectivity segments, a feature absent in Hole Em All: Collect Master.
- Crew Social System provides a dedicated team-based retention structure that differs from the source app's social features.
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Key takeaways for Hole Em All: Collect Master
Where is it heading?
Casual block-puzzle traffic is consolidating around fresh entrants, and Hole Em All: Collect Master's maintenance-mode updates leave it exposed to rivals with faster live-ops cadences. Addressing technical instability is critical to preventing churn to offline-capable competitors.
- Performance regressions in the latest update erode the daily active habit, which compounds the rating drag already visible on Android.
- Aggressive monetization pressure forces players to use paid boosts, which accelerates churn pressure into the next quarter.
The SWOT
- Social network effects via team-based chat and gift sharing drive community engagement
- Physics-based puzzle gameplay provides a satisfying, relaxing core loop
- Localized zen mode could capture players seeking non-competitive, stress-free sessions
- Offline-first architecture would remove connectivity barriers currently driving users to rivals
Next best moves
Address screen freezing and performance regressions in the latest build because users report lag during high-intensity collection → stabilize user experience
+ 1 more prioritized moveThe counter-intuitive read
The high chart rank is a liability…
Read the full takeFeature gaps
Offline play support (available in Tiles In Hole but missing here) +1
Since the last report: Technical instability and aggressive ad frequency continue to drive user churn, while the competitive landscape has shifted to emphasize the app's lack of offline support compared to new market entrants.
Bottom line
Hole Em All: Collect Master's core social retention loop is currently undermined by technical instability and ad fatigue. Addressing performance regressions would stabilize the user base, while rebalancing monetization would unlock higher long-term session duration.
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Sources
- [1] App Store
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