# Drop Drop! vs SHOT2048

The clearest difference is ads: Drop Drop! at none against SHOT2048's shown. Drop Drop! also leads on ratings volume (722 vs 145) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). SHOT2048's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (52% vs 38%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Drop Drop! sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and SHOT2048 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Drop Drop! against 4.4 for SHOT2048. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 722 and 145 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of Drop Drop!'s written reviews are positive against 52% of SHOT2048's.

Drop Drop! ships an update every 3 weeks, SHOT2048 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drop Drop! | SHOT2048 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (722 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drop-drop/id1462608419/reviews)** | [4.4 (145 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot2048/id1594889891/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **722** | 145 |
| Positive reviews | 38.3% of reviews | **51.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Flat Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1645533424) | [PROPE](https://appshunter.io/developer/317081659) |

## What reviewers say

### Drop Drop!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drop-drop/id1462608419)

A relaxing minimalist puzzle game where you drag and drop blocks to merge sets of the same color. Clear pieces to make space, achieve high scores, and progress through numerous levels. Enjoy hours of engaging gameplay designed to challenge your mind and soothe your soul.

**Highlights:** Minimalist design, 125 levels + Classic Mode, Gorgeous theme options, Relaxing music and sounds, Dark mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold Package 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| All themes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold Package 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold Package 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gold +  No Ads + Themes | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Great game
- 🧘‍♀️ Relaxing and calming
- 💎 Oddly satisfying
- 👍 Fun concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🎨 Confusing color scheme
- 💰 Misleading in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Game not opening or freezing on newer iOS versions
- Achievements screen getting stuck
- Inconsistent behavior with revive/undo features

**Requested features**

- Provide clear game rules and instructions
- Add more music/sound options
- Improve compatibility with newer iOS versions


### SHOT2048

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot2048/id1594889891)

Engage in a fast-paced puzzle shooter where you merge matching numbered blocks to reach 2048. Aim precisely, trigger combos, and strategically clear space to achieve victory. Test your merging skills and see how far you can advance before the board fills up.

**Highlights:** Shoot and merge numbered blocks, Reach the 2048 goal, Trigger satisfying chain reactions, Fast-paced puzzle gameplay, Retro-inspired visuals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| +5 Continue | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADS | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Addictive gameplay
- 💡 Innovative 2048 twist
- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
- 🎵 Enjoyable background music
- 🚀 Satisfying combos and chains

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Overwhelming ads
- 🐌 Lag and performance issues
- 🧱 Frustrating physics changes
- ⏳ Invisible countdown timer
- 😵 Unclear game over conditions

**Reported bugs**

- Game over after modal pop-up
- Game freezes after tapping continue
- Game crashes on launch
- Dice disappear during frozen screen
- Ad playback issues causing freezes

**Requested features**

- Option to disable 'Congratulations' notifications
- Option to disable pop-ups for higher score dice
- Add landscape mode for iPad
- More music options
- Add achievements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drop Drop! free?

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

### Is SHOT2048 free?

SHOT2048 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Drop Drop! or SHOT2048?

Drop Drop! is rated higher. Drop Drop! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 722 ratings, while SHOT2048 averages 4.4 from 145 ratings.

### Do Drop Drop! or SHOT2048 have ads?

SHOT2048 shows ads; Drop Drop! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Drop Drop! or SHOT2048?

Drop Drop! ships an update every 3 weeks, and SHOT2048 weekly. Most recently, Drop Drop! was updated on October 15, 2026 and SHOT2048 on October 20, 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.*