Comparison

RuneScape vs HopNDrop

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

Head to head
About

RuneScape

Embark on an epic fantasy adventure in a vast, evolving MMORPG world. Choose your path as a lone adventurer or raid with friends, mastering diverse skills and facing mythical creatures. Explore unique locations and interact with memorable characters in this enduring online experience.

Highlights
  • Vast open world exploration
  • Player-driven progression
  • Diverse skill system (29+ skills)
  • Versatile combat options
  • Rich NPC interactions
  • Player trading system
  • Optional membership for expanded content
Features
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EXPLORE A VAST MMORPG WORLD LIKE NO OTHER RuneScape is a high fantasy open world MMORPG. Explore an ever changing and evolving living world where new challenges, skills, and quests await. Featuring unprecedented player freedom, you choose how to play, adventure, and grow. PLAY YOUR WAY It's all up to you. Will you explore the world and embark on a risky raid with friends, or seek fame and fortune as a lone adventurer? Whether you’re the hero of daring quests, quietly tending to your farm, a legend risking it all against a high-level boss or simply a gentle soul spending a night at the circus, RuneScape is the perfect AFK second-screen game. Play how you want, the choice is yours! Warrior or wizard, farmer or cook – what type of hero will you be? ENDLESS DISCOVERY With a world and story that’s been growing for an incredible 20 years, RuneScape continues to thrill players with a magic packed adventure unlike any other. With 270 million installations and cross-playability on PC and mobile, join the hundreds of millions of people who have explored the fantastic and mystical world of Gielinor. UNFORGETTABLE ENCOUNTERS Make friends – and perhaps sometimes enemies – with a rich roster of memorable NPC characters. From lovable companions and friendly rogues, to deceitful villains and vengeful gods, the many faces of Gielinor offer a deep fantasy experience unlike anything else. A THRIVING WORLD Visit dozens and dozens of unique and striking locations, from the medieval city of Burthorpe and the tranquil harbours of Catherby, to the dangerous dragon filled expanses of the Wilderness or the barren and parched Kharidian Desert. Own your own port! Run your own farm! Make a pretty penny trading with players at The Grand Exchange… but be sure to keep your exotic wares safe in the Bank! POWERFUL SKILLS With 29 skills to master, what will you become? Will you be one with nature by perfecting Woodcutting, Fishing, Herblore and Cooking? Or perhaps you prefer to be creative with Crafting, Farming, Smithing and Construction? Maybe your tastes lay elsewhere – with Hunting, Divination, Invention or Runecrafting? Or does your soul yearn for action, with Magic, Summoning, Slayer and Dungeoneering? VERSATILE COMBAT Do you want to get up close and personal with a sharp blade in your hand? Or will you take a tactical approach and attack from range? Or perhaps your skills are more mystical, and you prefer the arena of magic? Defeat a dazzling assortment of foes including an unimaginable array of epic bosses. From demons to dragons and rock monsters to serpents, nightmares beyond your wildest imagination lay in wait. MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS RuneScape can be played for free, but also offers optional membership that unlocks even more thrilling content, including 8 additional skills, over 120 extra quests and access to the entire world map! Enjoy RuneScape at its best! JOIN OUR COMMUNITY Add your unique voice to our vibrant RuneScape community. Enjoy a strong connection to RuneScape's independent development team by joining them for regular livestreams and share ideas on the forums. We shape RuneScape together! RuneScape supports EN, FR, DE and PT-BR languages. Not Supported: iPhone 5S (and older), iPhone 6/6 Plus, iPad Mini 2, iPad Mini 3, iPad Air (2013) Privacy Policy: https://legal.jagex.com/docs/policies/privacy Terms and Conditions: https://www.jagex.com/terms Do Not Sell Or Share My Personal Information: https://www.jagex.com/en-GB/terms/privacy#do-not-sell RuneScape is free to download and play, however, this game also offers players the opportunity to purchase in-game items such as Treasure keys. These keys can be used to unlock treasure chests, which contain random items. Please see the PEGI information page for more information: https://pegi.info/search-pegi?q=runescape

About

HopNDrop

Navigate tile patterns to solve puzzles and clear levels. Explore a kingdom, interact with characters, and unlock enhancements. Enjoy a journey filled with challenges and special power-ups.

Highlights
  • Tile pattern puzzles
  • Kingdom exploration
  • Character interactions
  • Character enhancements
  • Special power-ups
Features
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- Your task is to move about on tile patterns to clear the different puzzles cautiously and in due time! - You will embark on a continuous trip through the hamheadon kingdom uncovering complex levels of tile patterns and interacting with other dwellers of the kingdom. - Make merry interactions with other HopDroppers, and enjoy character enhancements and special power-ups!

Screenshots

RuneScape4 screens
HopNDrop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RuneScape at 3.8 against HopNDrop's 1.0. RuneScape also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (6K vs 1). HopNDrop's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 31%) and in-app purchases (none vs 18). 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. RuneScape sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month. HopNDrop asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RuneScape holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RuneScape has 6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 31% of RuneScape's written reviews are positive against 67% of HopNDrop's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RuneScape ships an update every 3 weeks, HopNDrop every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
RuneScape versus HopNDrop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRuneScapeHopNDrop
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (6K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews31.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#68 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB148 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperJagexHammed Agboluaje

Customer experience

RuneScape

All ratings5,928 ratings
Positive67.7%
Neutral6.0%
Negative26.3%
Written reviews1,291 reviews
Positive31.0%
Neutral11.9%
Negative57.1%

HopNDrop

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

RuneScape

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes during character creation
  • Unresponsive tapping and input issues
  • Dialogue and quest progression problems
  • Incompatibility with certain iOS devices
  • Networking and server connection issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Customizable UI and interface
  • Improved touch controls and navigation
  • Better optimization for tablets and larger screens
  • Joystick or controller support
  • More tutorials and guidance for new players

HopNDrop

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

16 purchases

RuneScape

Subscriptions4
  • 1 Month Membership + Trial7 Days trial$10.991 Month
  • 1 Month Membership$12.491 Month
  • 1 Month Membership2 variants$14.991 Month
Show 1 more
  • Starter Membership Pack$14.991 Month
One-time12
  • 1 Day Membership$0.99
  • 3 Day Membership$1.99
  • 7 Day Membership$3.99
Show 9 more
  • 15 Keys$5.99
  • 1 RuneScape Bond$8.99
  • 35 Keys$11.99
  • 75 keys + Wrapping paper$19.99
  • 75 Keys$23.99
  • 3 RuneScape Bonds$26.95
  • 200 Keys$59.99
  • 10 RuneScape Bonds$89.99
  • 450 Keys$119.99
None

HopNDrop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RuneScape free?
RuneScape is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HopNDrop free?
HopNDrop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RuneScape or HopNDrop?
RuneScape is rated higher. RuneScape averages 3.8 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while HopNDrop averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do RuneScape or HopNDrop have ads?
RuneScape shows ads; HopNDrop does not.
Which is updated more often, RuneScape or HopNDrop?
RuneScape ships an update every 3 weeks, and HopNDrop every 8 months. Most recently, RuneScape was updated on October 30, 2026 and HopNDrop on October 10, 2026.

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