Hole Stars: Puzzle Gamev220000.1.211

Released July 15, 2026Major

iOS

This major update resulted in a strongly negative impact, marked by a sharp rating decline of -1.11 stars on iOS that brought the post-update average down to 3.07. The decline is driven by technical issues where reviewers describe paid coin purchases and ad-free upgrades failing to activate. Immediate hotfixes are required to address these transaction failures and restore the historical baseline.

What changed

New featureInitial launch of the game
New featureBlack hole swallowing gameplay mechanics
ContentLevel clearing and star collection
SocialCompetitive gameplay elements

Reception

16/ 100 impact scoreStrongly Negative

What didn't

Content
backfired
Level clearing is disrupted by reduced ad-supported retries that force users to spend coins to continue.
New feature
no evidence
There is no positive sentiment or usage data to confirm the reception of the black hole swallowing mechanics.
Social
no evidence
No rating or sentiment signals indicate user engagement with the competitive gameplay elements.

How it played out

Retrospective analysisAugust 4, 2026

The latest update triggered a sharp rating decline of -1.11 stars on iOS, driven by increased monetization pressure and technical issues. Users report paid coin purchases failing to deliver items, while others describe the paid ad-free option failing to remove ads. This downward trend indicates weakening momentum since the release of the current version.

-1.11 ★

Sentiment shift

New complaints (3)

Users report paid coin purchases fail to deliver coins or perkslow

Reduced ad-supported retries force coin spending to continue levelsmedium

Reviewers describe the paid ad-free option failing to remove adslow

Marlvel takeaways

Resolve the technical bug causing paid coin purchases to fail to deliver items to iOS users.
Fix the ad-free purchase option to ensure it successfully removes ads as intended for paying customers.
Restore the baseline of ad-supported retries to alleviate the monetization pressure that is driving down the iOS rating.

Original release notes

We’re thrilled to launch Hole Stars!

Get ready to dive into a fun, fast-paced world where your black hole swallows it all. Clear levels, collect stars, and enjoy the most satisfying way to relax and compete.

We're just getting started — and you're at the center of it all.