Comparison

Droppy vs Sparrows

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

Head to head
About

Droppy

A fast-paced arcade puzzle game where you strategically drop balls into columns to prevent the grid from overflowing. Trigger explosive chain reactions by matching ball numbers to column or row counts for high scores.

Highlights
  • Strategic ball dropping
  • Explosive chain reactions
  • Multiple ball types
  • Leveling system
  • Various game modes
  • Leaderboard competition
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*Droppy* A highly addictive, fast-paced arcade puzzle game! *How to Play* Drop balls into columns and keep the grid from overflowing. Choose wisely — your next ball appears at the top of the screen, and where you place it could trigger explosive chain reactions... or total gridlock. *Explosive Gameplay* Balls explode when their number matches the total count of balls in their row or column. Example: In a column with 4-2-3-4, both “4” balls will explode because there are four balls in the column. *Ball Types* - Unlocked – Ready to explode. - Locked (dotted circle) – Can’t explode yet. - Double Locked (solid circle) – Even tougher. Locked balls can be unlocked if they’re adjacent to an exploding ball. *Chaining Reactions* Each explosion rearranges the grid. Chain multiple explosions together for massive points and satisfying combos! *Level Up* Drop enough balls to level up — but beware! Every new level adds a row of double-locked balls from the bottom, pushing your grid closer to the top. *Game Modes* - Easy - Normal - Difficult Higher difficulty means fewer drops before a level-up — and a much greater challenge to keep the grid clear. *Scoring* Earn points for every ball exploded. Chain reactions multiply your score exponentially. Clear the grid or level up for big bonus points! *Ads & Upgrades* Droppy includes ads, but you can upgrade to the ad-free experience with a one-time in-app purchase. *Compete on Game Center* Sign in to Game Center and climb the global Droppy Leaderboards. How long can you survive?

About

Sparrows

This word puzzle game combines mahjong tile mechanics with spelling challenges. Spell words from letter tiles to earn points, advance through levels, and master various game modes. Enjoy a relaxing or challenging experience with daily goals and power-ups.

Highlights
  • Level progression with star ratings
  • Multiple game modes (Timed, Moves, Puzzle)
  • Score multipliers for strategic play
  • Power-ups to boost scores
  • Daily goals and objectives
  • Relaxing puzzle mode without a timer
Features
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Sparrows – mahjong tiles meet wordplay! Spell words from letter tiles, earn score multipliers, and conquer challenging puzzles. Advance through levels, earn 1–3 stars, and master increasingly tricky boards. Multiple game modes – Timed, Moves, and Puzzle – keep gameplay fresh and engaging. Key Features: • Level Progression & Star Ratings: Tackle boards and earn 1–3 stars for top performance. • Game Modes: Timed, Moves, and Puzzle for varied challenges. • Score Multipliers: Double and triple letter/word tiles reward strategic play. • Power-Ups: Boost your score and overcome tough boards. • Daily Goals: Complete new objectives each day to stay challenged. • Relaxing, no timer needed – play at your own pace in Puzzle mode. • Plays great on iPhone and iPad. Relax or Compete: Whether you want a calm puzzle session or a fast-paced challenge, Sparrows offers a rewarding word game experience for every player. Download Sparrows Now! Start your wordplay journey, master each board, and enjoy endless mahjong-meets-wordplay fun!

Screenshots

Droppy4 screens
Sparrows4 screens

Verdict

The call

Droppy and Sparrows both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Droppy's written reviews are positive against 58% of Sparrows's. Droppy also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 weeks). Sparrows's advantage is ratings volume (784 vs 169) and iOS requirement (15.2 vs 18.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases 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. Droppy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sparrows sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Droppy against 4.6 for Sparrows. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 169 and 784 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Droppy's written reviews are positive against 58% of Sparrows's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Droppy ships an update every 6 days, Sparrows every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Droppy versus Sparrows: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDroppySparrows
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (169 ratings) — better4.6 (784 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better58.0% of reviews
Number of ratings169784 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB506 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAntonio TanzolaFluffy Dog Studio

Customer experience

Droppy

All ratings167 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral1.8%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Sparrows

All ratings781 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral5.6%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive58.0%
Neutral17.4%
Negative24.6%

Bugs and requests

Droppy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Sparrows

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Game crashes on launch for some users
  • Word search mode has incorrect timer display
  • Inability to exit certain game modes
  • Shuffling feature sometimes malfunctions
  • Newly unlocked words not recognized

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add option to retry/reset word search puzzles
  • Implement a way to contact developers for missing words
  • Introduce a multiplayer mode to compete with friends
  • Provide more customization options for the UI
  • Improve the algorithm for letter distribution

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Droppy

One-time1
  • Droppy Ad-Free$2.99
10 purchases

Sparrows

One-time10
  • 2,500 Feathers$0.99
  • 15,000 points$1.99
  • 5,000 points$1.99
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  • Unlock Endless Mode$1.99
  • 5,000 Feathers$1.99
  • 10,000 Feathers$3.49
  • 50,000 points$4.99
  • No Ads (30 Days)$4.99
  • 150,000 points$6.99
  • 25,000 Feathers$7.99

Questions

Is Droppy free?
Droppy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sparrows free?
Sparrows is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Droppy or Sparrows?
Droppy is rated higher. Droppy averages 4.6 out of 5 from 169 ratings, while Sparrows averages 4.6 from 784 ratings.
Do Droppy or Sparrows have ads?
Sparrows shows ads; Droppy does not.
Which is updated more often, Droppy or Sparrows?
Droppy ships an update every 6 days, and Sparrows every 5 weeks. Most recently, Droppy was updated on November 2, 2026 and Sparrows on November 7, 2026.

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