# Brain Dots vs Physics Drop

The clearest difference is rating: Brain Dots at 4.4 against Physics Drop's 3.6. Brain Dots also leads on ratings volume (8.2K vs 184) and update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly). Physics Drop's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.1 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brain Dots sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Physics Drop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Brain Dots holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brain Dots has 8.2K ratings behind it against 184, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Brain Dots's written reviews are positive against 40% of Physics Drop's.

Brain Dots ships an update every 11 days, Physics Drop monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brain Dots | Physics Drop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (8.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-dots/id1004227662/reviews)** | [3.6 (184 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/physics-drop/id1202944857/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.2K** | 184 |
| Positive reviews | **49.9% of reviews** | 40.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 62 MB | 142 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **8.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Translimit, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/845044431) | [WILLIWAW HUB UNIPESSOAL LDA ZONA FRANCA DA MADEIRA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1657374221) |

## What reviewers say

### Brain Dots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brain-dots/id1004227662)

A challenging puzzle game where you draw lines and shapes to make two balls collide. Collect different drawing tools and create your own levels to test the skills of players worldwide. It's a test of logic and flexible thinking.

**Highlights:** Bump two balls to clear stages, Draw lines and shapes freely, Collect over 25 varieties of pens, Create and share custom stages, Review and share victory moments, Tests logical thinking and flexibility

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mechanical pencil | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pen | $0.99 | one-time |
| Colored pencil | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crayon | $1.99 | one-time |
| Brush | $1.99 | one-time |
| Watercolor painting brush | $1.99 | one-time |
| Decorated pen | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rainbow pencil | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fountain pen | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Cut-In Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Challenging and engaging puzzles
- 🎨 Variety of pen styles and customization options
- ⚙️ Interesting physics-based gameplay
- 👍 Fun for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📱 Compatibility issues with older devices
- 👀 Difficulty seeing around finger when drawing

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to create own levels
- Hint feature not working as expected
- Inability to play on iOS 17 devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to save and transfer progress across devices
- Option to disable hint prompts
- More advanced level creation tools
- Improved Apple Pencil support


### Physics Drop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/physics-drop/id1202944857)

Engage in a physics-based puzzle game where you draw lines and shapes to guide a ball into a target. Over 100 levels offer a fun way to practice physics principles and challenge your brain.

**Highlights:** Physics-based puzzles, Draw lines and polygons, Gravity simulation, Over 100 levels, Brain training, Educational gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ads - All levels unlocked | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay mechanics
- 🧠 Challenging puzzle levels that make you think
- 🎨 Creative drawing-based gameplay
- ⏰ Good time-waster for spare moments
- 🎵 Enjoyable background music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- ⏳ Forced 24-hour wait times between level progression
- 🐛 Video ads fail to load despite good internet connection
- ❌ Ad-free purchase option doesn't work properly
- 🎯 App crashes when attempting to remove ads

**Reported bugs**

- Video ads fail to load even with stable internet connection
- App crashes when attempting to purchase ad-free version
- Game freezes after returning from video advertisements
- Ad banners block required control buttons
- App lags and stutters during gameplay

**Requested features**

- Add more levels beyond current 120 levels
- Implement multiplayer/racing mode with rewards
- Reduce or eliminate 24-hour wait times
- Add zoom feature for better visibility
- Implement activities during waiting periods


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brain Dots free?

Brain Dots is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Physics Drop free?

Physics Drop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Brain Dots or Physics Drop?

Brain Dots is rated higher. Brain Dots averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8.2K ratings, while Physics Drop averages 3.6 from 184 ratings.

### Do Brain Dots or Physics Drop have ads?

Brain Dots shows ads; Physics Drop does not.

### Which is updated more often, Brain Dots or Physics Drop?

Brain Dots ships an update every 11 days, and Physics Drop monthly. Most recently, Brain Dots was updated on September 28, 2026 and Physics Drop on September 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*