Comparison

Drop vs Core Arcade

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Drop

Features
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Drop is a fast paced endless arcade game, developed by me, Ethan Hansen, a 14 year old! ------------------- Tap the screen when the val is over the gap and hope it won't hit the obstacles. This game is a modern take on the classic stacker arcade game. ------------------ Features: • Fast paced gameplay • Simple Graphics • High score functionality Have Fun!!!

About

Core Arcade

Features
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Your phone becomes a pocket game console. Console Game packs 12 original arcade experiences into one polished library. Jump between quick sessions, discover different genres, and launch straight into gameplay with responsive on-screen controls. INCLUDES 12 GAMES Snake Ball Bounce Breakout Alien wave shooter Number Merge Meteor Run Signal Match Minefield Orbit Guard Hyper Gate Pulse Lock Skyline Stack WHY PLAY CONSOLE GAME One app, many game styles: arcade, puzzle, shooter, reflex, strategy Instant launch flow from the library to gameplay Adaptive challenge tuning to help you improve while staying engaged Console-style interface designed for iPhone and iPad Touch-first controls with a familiar D-pad and action button layout Progress tracking across your sessions PLAY YOUR WAY Use quick runs to chase high scores, improve your timing, and master each game’s mechanics. Whether you want a 2-minute break or a longer session, Console Game is built for smooth, pick-up-and-play fun. Download now and start your next run.

Screenshots

Drop3 screens
Core Arcade4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Drop at none against Core Arcade's 4. Drop also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.2 vs 17.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Core Arcade sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Drop asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Drop versus Core Arcade: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDropCore Arcade
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.2 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScott HansenJose Blanco

In-app purchases

None

Drop

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Core Arcade

Subscriptions2
  • Arcade Plus Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Arcade Plus Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • 14 Day Free TrialFree
  • Remove Ads Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Drop free?
Drop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Core Arcade free?
Core Arcade is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Drop or Core Arcade have ads?
Core Arcade shows ads; Drop does not.

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