# Dropchord

> Music-driven score challenge game with electronic soundtrack and mesmerizing visuals. (iPhone/iPad app by Double Fine Productions, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropchord/id616302485 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Double Fine Productions, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/459476772)
- Category: Games, Music, Action, Casual
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 63 App Store ratings · 127 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 5.0 · 51 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-07-31
- Data updated: 2026-08-12
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropchord/id616302485/reviews.md

## What is Dropchord?

COMPATIBILITY NOTICE: This app will NOT be available on any device with iOS 11 or NEWER. It will still work on devices with iOS 10 or older but support will no longer be provided.

***Named Editor's Choice in the iOS App Store!

Dropchord is a music-driven, score challenge game with mesmerizing visuals and an original electronic soundtrack! Influenced by music visualizers and score attack arcade games, Dropchord is an original experience that'll test your dexterity while providing endless fun!

* Use your fingers to manipulate a beam crossing the extent of a circle. Dodge scratches while you collect notes to progress to the next track!
* Ten original, full length electronic tracks stream seamlessly to create an endless DJ set!
* "Standard Mode" challenges you to a level-based experience, introducing new game mechanics as the music progresses!
* "Full Mix Mode" provides an endless experience with a steadily increasing difficultly!
* Global and Local Leaderboards save your high scores for competition with your friends and younger self!

Do your fingers and ears a favor-- get Dropchord today!!

## Key features

- Music-driven gameplay
- Mesmerizing visuals
- Original electronic soundtrack
- Score challenge
- Standard Mode
- Full Mix Mode
- Leaderboards

## What do users think of Dropchord?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎵 Excellent soundtrack and music quality
- 🎨 Stunning visuals and graphics
- 🎮 Unique and original gameplay mechanics
- 👆 Intuitive touch controls
- 🎯 Addictive and engaging gameplay
- 🔊 Great audio experience with headphones
- ✨ Psychedelic visual effects
- 🎪 Creative and innovative design

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes on loading screen
- 📱 Incompatible with older iOS versions
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 😕 Not a true rhythm game
- ⚠️ Steep learning curve
- 🎮 Gameplay disconnected from music
- 📊 Lacks progression rewards
- 🖥️ Performance issues on older devices
- ⏸️ Unintended pause functionality
- 🎯 Repetitive gameplay over time
- 👎 Difficult controls on iPhone
- 🔇 Sound issues on some devices

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game crashes on loading screen (iPhone 5, iPad 2, iPad 3, iPad 4, iPad Mini)
- Incompatible with iOS 11 and later
- Does not work on 32-bit devices
- Multitouch not working on iPad Mini
- Game freezes after second bonus stage
- Stuttering when visual quality set above standard
- Game gets stuck on loading screen then closes
- No sound output on some devices
- Controls not functioning on some devices
- Jailbroken device compatibility issues
- Extremely low frame rate on iPod Touch
- Unintended auto-pause during gameplay
- WiFi connectivity causing loading issues

**Most requested features**

- Infinite mode without time limits
- Multiple difficulty levels (easy, medium, hard)
- Pause button that's easy to find
- Tutorial or intro video
- More music tracks
- Progress-based rewards system
- iPad-specific controls optimization
- Better visual quality options
- DLC with additional songs
- Music remixing based on gameplay

## Recent user reviews (10 of 127)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropchord/id616302485/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Yüklenmiyor artık

*2025-01-05, version 1.1.2*

Çok güzel bir uygulamaydı. Keşke geri gelse güncellense

### 4/5 — Great but needs to be updated :/

*2020-07-03, version 1.1.2*

I love it but I can’t use it on my device anymore

### 3/5 — One of my most favourite childhood games

*2019-07-20, version 1.1.2*

Now I personally loved the console quality visuals of this puzzle/music game, and I only ever got to try the highest settings once on my old iPhone before iOS 11 came. But now, I lost hope within most developers when they stopped bothering to update to 64-bit architecture, and a lot of gems were lost in the process. In the meantime, I’m gonna have to pray that you guys wipe the dust off this game soon.

### 1/5 — Please update the game to the latest ios

*2018-11-12, version 1.1.2*

I really loved this game and now i can't play it.It's too bad because the visuals,music, & gameplay were all fun.

### 1/5 — No longer works

*2018-02-05, version 1.1.2*

Hasn’t been updated for iOS 11 👎🏻

### 1/5 — Needs ios11 support

*2017-10-14, version 1.1.2*

Does not work on ios11

### 1/5 — Boring

*2017-08-03, version 1.1.2*

Nothing musical. More like the old Pong. Remember?

### 1/5 — Caution

*2016-05-15, version 1.1.2*

Does not work on 4th gen devices.

### 5/5 — I LOVE this game !

*2016-03-31, version 1.1.2*

Coolest most original game ever. Be a techno Jedi master. But eats battery fast.

### 5/5 — Awesome game!!!!

*2015-07-03, version 1.1.2*

I come across this game and figured I might give it a try. After about a few moments waiting for it to download, I proceed to put on my headphones at almost full volume not knowing what to expect. When I entered the app to the menu I immediately started getting the chills. Once I got into the gameplay I was amazed about the outside effects going along with the music as I put a line through a few circles. On my first run I got almost 400,000 points. This game is for anyone and everyone! So if you are reading this, get this game!!!!

## Frequently asked questions about Dropchord

### What is Dropchord?

Dropchord is a music-driven score challenge game featuring mesmerizing visuals and an original electronic soundtrack. It's inspired by music visualizers and score attack arcade games, designed to test your dexterity and provide endless fun.

### What are the main gameplay modes in Dropchord?

Dropchord offers two main gameplay modes: 'Standard Mode', which presents a level-based experience with new mechanics introduced as the music progresses, and 'Full Mix Mode', an endless experience with steadily increasing difficulty.

### Is Dropchord compatible with the latest iOS versions?

No, Dropchord is not compatible with devices running iOS 11 or newer. It will only work on devices with iOS 10 or older. Support is no longer provided for newer versions.

### How does scoring work in Dropchord?

In Dropchord, you progress by manipulating a beam to dodge scratches while collecting notes. Your performance is tracked, and high scores can be saved to global and local leaderboards for competition.

### Does Dropchord have in-app purchases or ads?

Based on the provided information, Dropchord does not have in-app purchases or advertisements. It is a paid application.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.2 — 2013-10-10

Added link for purchasing the soundtrack on vinyl!

### 1.1.1 — 2013-08-22

Leaderboard submission issue.

### 1.1.0 — 2013-08-20

v1.1
- Added Standard Play Leaderboards
- Added 'Restart' button to Leaderboard screen
- Fixed battery draining performance bug (device shouldn't heat up as much either)
- Various visual polish changes

### 1.0.1 — 2013-07-31

A few Leaderboard bug fixes!

### 1.0.0 — 2013-07-12

No release notes.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-12.*