# 3 Cubes vs Drop Drop! S

3 Cubes and Drop Drop! S both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 71% of 3 Cubes's written reviews are positive against 18% of Drop Drop! S's. Drop Drop! S's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 3 Cubes sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Drop Drop! S asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for 3 Cubes against 4.4 for Drop Drop! S. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drop Drop! S has 503 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of 3 Cubes's written reviews are positive against 18% of Drop Drop! S's.

3 Cubes ships an update every 4 months, Drop Drop! S every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 3 Cubes | Drop Drop! S |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3-cubes-puzzle-block-match/id1039287348/reviews) | **[4.4 (503 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drop-drop-s/id1472487835/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **503** |
| Positive reviews | **71.4% of reviews** | 17.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 107 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kamil Kucma](https://appshunter.io/developer/951837687) | [Flat Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1645533424) |

## What reviewers say

### 3 Cubes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3-cubes-puzzle-block-match/id1039287348)

This puzzle game offers a minimalist design with over 180 levels and an endless mode. Players identify patterns to match cubes, utilize power-ups, and adapt to various challenging game modes. It's easy to learn but difficult to master.

**Highlights:** 180 levels plus Endless mode, Challenging game modes, Intriguing Enigma stages, Discreet, minimalistic graphics, Game-changing power-ups, Easy to learn, hard to master

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Continue Game | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Diamond Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Diamond Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Medium Diamond Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big Diamond Pack | $21.99 | one-time |
| Large Diamond Pack | $44.99 | one-time |
| Huge Diamond Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Brain-stimulating puzzles
- ✨ Visually appealing graphics
- 🎮 Addictive gameplay
- 💡 Original take on match-3
- 🚀 Quick loading times

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive in-app purchases
- 😩 Frustrating difficulty spikes
- 😠 Overwhelming ads
- ⏳ Slow life regeneration
- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes when watching videos or spending coins
- Game field not visible after update
- Game crashes when ads are displayed at the bottom
- Occasional bugs with cube elimination
- Special cubes not always awarded

**Requested features**

- Option to remove ads without excessive cost
- Color blind mode
- More frequent level updates
- Ability to earn extra coins or be rewarded for stars
- Gamemode without limits on play time or moves


### Drop Drop! S

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drop-drop-s/id1472487835)

A minimalist block puzzle game designed for relaxation and extended play. Drag and drop pieces onto a grid, merging sets of the same color to clear space and achieve higher scores. It offers a simple yet challenging experience to engage your mind.

**Highlights:** Minimalist design, Block merging, Global leaderboards, Theme options, Relaxing music, Day mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Short ads
- 👍 Relaxing gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game-breaking freezes
- 🐛 Frozen app after games
- 🐛 Frozen app on new phone
- 🐛 App freezes frequently
- 🐛 Ads interrupt gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes after a game
- App freezes and requires reinstallation
- App freezes on startup
- Ads appear after purchasing 'Remove Ads'

**Requested features**

- Mute music only option
- More customization options
- Free colorblind friendly skins
- Remove all ads after purchase


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 3 Cubes free?

3 Cubes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Drop Drop! S free?

Drop Drop! S is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 3 Cubes or Drop Drop! S?

Drop Drop! S is rated higher. 3 Cubes averages 4.3 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Drop Drop! S averages 4.4 from 503 ratings.

### Do 3 Cubes or Drop Drop! S have ads?

3 Cubes shows ads; Drop Drop! S does not.

### Which is updated more often, 3 Cubes or Drop Drop! S?

3 Cubes ships an update every 4 months, and Drop Drop! S every 2 months. Most recently, 3 Cubes was updated on November 6, 2026 and Drop Drop! S on November 6, 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.*