# Dropple vs Pixel Jam 3D

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pixel Jam 3D at every 4 days against Dropple's every 3 weeks. Dropple's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dropple sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Pixel Jam 3D sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dropple ships an update every 3 weeks, Pixel Jam 3D every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dropple | Pixel Jam 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropple/id1100092726/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **13** | — |
| Positive reviews | 67.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 140 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Mascoteers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1162001300) | [Lemon Tree Studio Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1656863438) |

## 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


### Pixel Jam 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-jam-3d/id6754942770)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Coins | $1.29 | one-time |
| No More Ads! | $5.19 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $8.19 | one-time |
| Bundle | $9.49 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $13.49 | one-time |
| 2.5k Coins | $27.99 | one-time |
| 5k Coins | $54.00 | one-time |
| 10,000 Coins | $98.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dropple free?

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

### Is Pixel Jam 3D free?

Pixel Jam 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Dropple or Pixel Jam 3D have ads?

Neither Dropple nor Pixel Jam 3D shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dropple or Pixel Jam 3D?

Dropple ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pixel Jam 3D every 4 days. Most recently, Dropple was updated on October 22, 2026 and Pixel Jam 3D on October 16, 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.*