# Dropple vs Switchy Sides

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Switchy Sides at 61 against Dropple's 13. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dropple sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Switchy Sides sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Dropple against 4.3 for Switchy Sides. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 61 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Dropple's written reviews are positive against 61% of Switchy Sides's.

Dropple ships an update every 3 weeks, Switchy Sides every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dropple | Switchy Sides |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropple/id1100092726/reviews) | **[4.3 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/switchy-sides/id1124073720/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **61** |
| Positive reviews | **67.4% of reviews** | 61.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 140 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Mascoteers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1162001300) | [tastypill](https://appshunter.io/developer/1022434729) |

## What reviewers say

### Dropple

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropple/id1100092726)

Guide a bouncing ball down a stairway by strategically placing steps. Master timing and angle to avoid falling off. This addictive game offers simple yet challenging gameplay with colorful 3D graphics.

**Highlights:** Tap to place steps, Guide bouncing ball, Master timing and angle, Colorful 3D graphics, Challenging progression, Strategic gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove advertisements | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Rubies | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun to play
- 👍 Simple and brilliant
- 👍 Good for killing time
- 👍 Great for when bored

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Too many ads
- 😠 Intrusive ads
- 😠 Ads interrupt gameplay
- 😠 Ads cause crashes
- 😠 Ads mess up gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Ads pop up before game starts
- Ads cause game to crash
- Game is buggy
- Game freezes
- Game slows down

**Requested features**

- More game modes
- Pause button
- Restart button
- Adjustable pace of stairs
- Stairs move at a consistent fast pace


### Switchy Sides

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/switchy-sides/id1124073720)

Test your reflexes and accuracy in this fast-paced avoidance game. Tap to switch sides and dodge obstacles, collecting stars to unlock new characters. With challenging levels and an endless mode, you might find yourself hopelessly addicted.

**Highlights:** Tap to switch sides, Avoid obstacles, Collect stars, Unlock special characters, 52 challenging levels, Endless play mode

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dropple free?

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

### Is Switchy Sides free?

Switchy Sides is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dropple or Switchy Sides?

Switchy Sides is rated higher. Dropple averages 4.2 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Switchy Sides averages 4.3 from 61 ratings.

### Do Dropple or Switchy Sides have ads?

Neither Dropple nor Switchy Sides shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dropple or Switchy Sides?

Dropple ships an update every 3 weeks, and Switchy Sides every 5 weeks. Most recently, Dropple was updated on November 2, 2026 and Switchy Sides on November 2, 2026.

---

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