# Dropout vs Meow Wolf

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Meow Wolf at none against Dropout's 2. Meow Wolf also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Dropout's advantage is ratings volume (77K vs 1.4K) and review sentiment (99% vs 82%). On price, rating, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dropout sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Meow Wolf asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Dropout against 4.9 for Meow Wolf. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dropout has 77K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 99% of Dropout's written reviews are positive against 82% of Meow Wolf's.

Dropout ships an update every 2 months, Meow Wolf every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dropout | Meow Wolf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (77K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropout/id1380833056/reviews)** | [4.9 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meow-wolf/id6446853169/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **77K** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | **99.3% of reviews** | 82.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#55** | — |
| Size | 68 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Connected Ventures, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/404504382) | [Meow Wolf, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1328558167) |

## What reviewers say

### Dropout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropout/id1380833056)

**Currently charting:** #55 Top Grossing · Entertainment (US App Store)

Access exclusive, uncensored, and ad-free original comedy series and content. Enjoy weekly releases and a vast library of shows from popular talent. Support independent comedy with a subscription.

**Highlights:** Original comedy series, Exclusive content, Ad-free viewing, Uncensored content, Weekly new episodes, Extensive video library

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Annual | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent content
- 👍 Intuitive app interface
- 🔒 No ads
- 💰 Great value for money
- 👥 Supportive community

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app glitches
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate/search for content
- 💾 Inconsistent resume/continue watching functionality
- 🔇 No auto-play for next episode

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent playback when switching devices
- Closed captions not always accurate

**Requested features**

- Add user profiles/accounts for shared subscriptions
- Improve search and content discovery
- Enhance resume/continue watching features
- Implement auto-play for next episode


### Meow Wolf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meow-wolf/id6446853169)

Explore immersive art installations and unlock hidden stories. This app enhances your visit with interactive features, digital comics, and exclusive content. Collect virtual items, manage tickets, and discover the lore behind unique exhibitions.

**Highlights:** Meow Wolf Comics access, Psychic Sensor for hidden elements, Brain Bean collection, Ticket purchasing and management, Artist-created games, Exhibition lore and videos, Merchandise browsing

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great experience
- 👍 Helpful employees
- 👍 Immersive and interactive
- 👍 Unique and fun
- 👍 Informative and educational

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Drains battery quickly
- 🤢 Weird smells

**Reported bugs**

- Ticket screen contrast issues
- Occasional crashes

**Requested features**

- More games and interactive content
- Improved battery optimization
- Closed captioning and transcripts for accessibility


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dropout free?

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

### Is Meow Wolf free?

Meow Wolf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dropout or Meow Wolf?

Dropout is rated higher. Dropout averages 5.0 out of 5 from 77K ratings, while Meow Wolf averages 4.9 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Dropout or Meow Wolf have ads?

Neither Dropout nor Meow Wolf shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dropout or Meow Wolf?

Dropout ships an update every 2 months, and Meow Wolf every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dropout was updated on October 18, 2026 and Meow Wolf on October 18, 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.*