# Pirate Drops 2 vs Spell Drops

The clearest difference is rating: Spell Drops at 5.0 against Pirate Drops 2's 4.1. Spell Drops also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 60 months). Pirate Drops 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spell Drops sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Pirate Drops 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Spell Drops holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pirate Drops 2 has 21 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pirate Drops 2 ships an update every 60 months, Spell Drops weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pirate Drops 2 | Spell Drops |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pirate-drops-2/id1475080999/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spell-drops/id6744286195/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 60 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 370 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ROBERTO MANONGDO](https://appshunter.io/developer/537157652) | [Ninjazz Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761784597) |

## What reviewers say

### Pirate Drops 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pirate-drops-2/id1475080999)

Embark on a pirate-themed match-three puzzle adventure with increasing difficulty. Overcome elemental obstacles and challenging level objectives to discover treasures and power-ups. Enjoy a full gaming experience with a one-time payment.

**Highlights:** Match-three puzzle gameplay, Elemental obstacles (Fire, Water), Varied level objectives, Chaining power-up cascades, One-time payment for full experience, Customizable hints, music, and banners

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Spell Drops

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spell-drops/id6744286195)

This word puzzle adventure combines quick reflexes with strategic letter dropping to spell words before time runs out. Navigate challenging levels with moving obstacles and limited space, requiring fast thinking and precise actions to succeed.

**Highlights:** Addictive word-building and timing gameplay, Challenging levels with obstacles, Strategic letter dropping mechanics, Satisfying visuals and effects, Easy to learn, hard to master

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aura Trail | $1.99 | one-time |
| Void Trail | $1.99 | one-time |
| Green Laser Trail | $1.99 | one-time |
| Power Beam Trail | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fire Trail | $1.99 | one-time |
| Water Trail | $1.99 | one-time |
| Black Hole Trail | $1.99 | one-time |
| Smoke Trail | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unstable Trail | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pirate Drops 2 free?

Pirate Drops 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Spell Drops free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pirate Drops 2 or Spell Drops?

Spell Drops is rated higher. Pirate Drops 2 averages 4.1 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Spell Drops averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Pirate Drops 2 or Spell Drops have ads?

Spell Drops shows ads; Pirate Drops 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pirate Drops 2 or Spell Drops?

Pirate Drops 2 ships an update every 60 months, and Spell Drops weekly. Most recently, Pirate Drops 2 was updated on November 3, 2026 and Spell Drops on November 5, 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.*