# Physics Drop vs Rope Slash

The clearest difference is rating: Rope Slash at 4.6 against Physics Drop's 3.6. Rope Slash also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 184). Physics Drop's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Rope Slash holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rope Slash has 14K ratings behind it against 184, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of Physics Drop's written reviews are positive against 29% of Rope Slash's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Physics Drop ships an update monthly, Rope Slash every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Physics Drop | Rope Slash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (184 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/physics-drop/id1202944857/reviews) | **[4.6 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rope-slash/id1481385569/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 184 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | **40.2% of reviews** | 29.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 142 MB | 257 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WILLIWAW HUB UNIPESSOAL LDA ZONA FRANCA DA MADEIRA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1657374221) | [SayGames LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551847165) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Rope Slash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rope-slash/id1481385569)

Slice ropes with your finger to guide a falling ball and smash all the cans. This arcade puzzle game offers hundreds of handcrafted levels for fun on the go.

**Highlights:** Cut ropes with finger, Release falling ball, Smash all cans, Hundreds of handmade levels, Arcade puzzle gameplay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Good game
- 👍 Fun to play
- 👍 Addictive
- 👍 Great for passing time
- 👍 Interesting concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repeated levels
- 🔍 Levels not challenging enough
- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🔍 Ads interrupt gameplay
- 🔍 Ads too frequent

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes/crashes
- Incompatible with some devices

**Requested features**

- Add more new levels
- Increase difficulty as game progresses
- Offer ad-free version
- Allow customization of ball/cans


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Physics Drop free?

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

### Is Rope Slash free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Physics Drop or Rope Slash?

Rope Slash is rated higher. Physics Drop averages 3.6 out of 5 from 184 ratings, while Rope Slash averages 4.6 from 14K ratings.

### Do Physics Drop or Rope Slash have ads?

Rope Slash shows ads; Physics Drop does not.

### Which is updated more often, Physics Drop or Rope Slash?

Physics Drop ships an update monthly, and Rope Slash every 3 months. Most recently, Physics Drop was updated on September 4, 2026 and Rope Slash on September 27, 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.*