Comparison

MeltLand vs DropBubble

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

Head to head
About

MeltLand

Guide a water droplet through a mysterious, melted world by manipulating the terrain. This challenging rolling ball game tests your patience and precision as you aim for the goal while avoiding falls. Collect gems to earn lives and progress through unique levels.

Highlights
  • Manipulate terrain by pushing up ground
  • Guide a droplet to the goal
  • Avoid falling from the field
  • Collect gems for lives
  • Tap to create ripples
Features
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∵∴ Google Indie Games Festival 2019 Top 3 Award Winner ∴∵ Roll the droplet by pushing up the melted ground! New sense Rolling Ball Game. This game is a bit difficult, and you will be tested the calm of your heart. It is a mysterious melted world... All you can do is to push up the ground from below. Carefully to avoid falling, sometimes boldly roll the droplet and aim for the goal! [ How to Play ] 1, Stroking the screen with your finger will bulge the ground and you can move it. 2, Carry the droplet to the goal carefully and gently so as not to fall from the field. 3, Ripples spread by tapping. 4, Collect gems as much as possible. It is interchangeable with lives. News & Support: @m_hakozaki on Twitter

About

DropBubble

This puzzle game offers a fresh take on number merging with three unique challenge modes. Collect hidden items, test your memory with blind drops, or solve logic puzzles to reach specific goals. Enjoy endless score challenges and strategic item use.

Highlights
  • Three original challenge modes
  • Hidden collectible items
  • Blind drop mechanic
  • Logic-based puzzle solving
  • Endless score challenges
  • Strategic item system
  • Space theme visuals
Features
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The evolution of classic gameplay! Enjoy a complete drop puzzle experience with 3 unique challenge modes and Competitive Mode! Tired of simply dropping numbers? DropBubble: Challenge brings you 3 special challenge modes designed for puzzle fans, plus a daily Competitive Mode where you can compete with other players. Experience fresh puzzles that challenge your brain every moment, and enjoy exciting ranking battles against users around the world! 3 Special Challenge Modes 1. Collection Mode Merging numbers is not the only goal! Collect hidden icons such as stars, gems, and sapphires inside the tiles. Strategic placement is the key to clearing each mission. 2. Blind Mode Invisible number tiles stand in your way. You never know what number it is until it merges! Test your memory, intuition, and luck in this thrilling mode. 3. Puzzle Mode Combine the given numbers precisely to create the target “GOAL” number. Every move matters in this true brain-teasing puzzle mode. Think ahead, plan carefully, and find the correct solution! New Competitive Mode Compete with players around the world in the daily Competitive Mode. Rankings are based on your highest recorded score, and you can earn points each day according to your ranking. Your accumulated points determine your tier, so challenge yourself every day and aim for a higher rank! Key Features Endless Score Challenge 4096, 8192... How far can you merge? Daily Competitive Mode Compete with other players, climb the rankings, and earn points based on your performance. Strategic Item System Use powerful tools such as Trash, Change, and Break to escape difficult situations and create new strategies. Beautiful Space Theme Enjoy a visually satisfying experience with a mysterious galaxy background and clean UI. Clear challenges and create beautiful constellations!

Screenshots

MeltLand4 screens
DropBubble4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DropBubble at 100% against MeltLand's 59%. DropBubble also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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. MeltLand sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. DropBubble asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MeltLand ships an update fortnightly, DropBubble every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MeltLand versus DropBubble: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeltLandDropBubble
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (242 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings242 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB157 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMasataka HakozakiKyungChun Lim

Customer experience

MeltLand

All ratings242 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral3.7%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews119 reviews
Positive58.8%
Neutral12.6%
Negative28.6%

DropBubble

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

MeltLand

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes on startup/won't open
  • Automatic heart recharge not working
  • Ads not loading for skipping levels
  • Game crashes after purchase (no ads, unlimited lives)
  • Game not opening on specific iOS versions

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add checkpoints/mid-level saves
  • Lower the difficulty or add difficulty options
  • Add more levels or game modes
  • Allow customization of water droplet color/appearance
  • Implement a dark mode
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  • Add a free play or sandbox mode
  • Improve camera control or allow perspective changes
  • Add a warning for new ramps appearing

DropBubble

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

MeltLand

One-time5
  • GEM x500$0.99
  • ADS REMOVAL$1.99
  • GEM x2000$1.99
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  • GEM DOUBLER$1.99
  • UNLIMITED LIVES$4.99
None

DropBubble

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MeltLand free?
MeltLand is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DropBubble free?
DropBubble is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MeltLand or DropBubble have ads?
Both MeltLand and DropBubble show ads.
Which is updated more often, MeltLand or DropBubble?
MeltLand ships an update fortnightly, and DropBubble every 4 weeks. Most recently, MeltLand was updated on October 18, 2026 and DropBubble on October 4, 2026.

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