Comparison

POPLINKS vs Block Drop

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

Head to head
About

POPLINKS

A relaxing number-linking puzzle game where you strategically tap blocks to erase them. Link more blocks than the number displayed to clear the board and achieve high scores at your own pace. Avoid letting the rising blocks reach the top.

Highlights
  • Number linking puzzle gameplay
  • Tap blocks to erase
  • Score based on link length
  • No time pressure
  • Avoid board overflow
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"POPLINKS" is a puzzle game that link numbers. You can play carefully at your own pace without worrying about time. Since the number block rises on the board, let's touch the block. If you tap with more blocks linked than the number written on the block, it will be erased. When tap a block in other situations, the number written on the block decreases. The longer the link, the higher the score. Be careful not to let the rising blocks exceed the top edge of the board. Enjoy "POPLINKS"! *STAFF Game Planning & Programming: TOKUDA TAKASHI Game Graphic Design: TOKUDA AOI

About

Block Drop

Features
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Block Drop :Slider puzzle is a special but classic block merge puzzle. Slide the jewel horizontally to align it with a line,Merge Drop the block More you add, more points you get! How to play: 1.Slide the jewel horizontally to align it with a line, clearing it to rack up points. 2.This game seamlessly blends fun with strategy. Players must keenly observe, make judgments, and deftly manoeuvre to align jewels in single or multiple lines. 3.Clearing a single line earns points, but clearing multiple lines can skyrocket your score. Be cautious: if your jewels stack up to the top, it's game over. Features: ● Innovative brain-training puzzle for short or extended sessions. ● Play and earn experience; Smooth and amazing gameplay,Endless challenge. ● Time killer but makes you smart and advance your lateral thinking. ● Free to play!

Screenshots

POPLINKS4 screens
Block Drop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Block Drop at 12.0 against POPLINKS's 14.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. POPLINKS sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Block Drop sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
POPLINKS versus Block Drop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPOPLINKSBlock Drop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (19 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews56.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB197 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTAKASHI TOKUDABRAINWAVE MC PTE. LTD.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

POPLINKS

One-time3
  • 400 COINS$0.99
  • 1000 COINS$1.99
  • NO ADS$12.99
7 purchases

Block Drop

One-time7
  • Super Pack 1$0.99
  • Super Pack 4$0.99
  • Remove Ads$6.99
Show 4 more
  • Super Pack 2$8.99
  • Super Pack 5$8.99
  • Super Pack 3$19.99
  • Super Pack 6$19.99

Questions

Is POPLINKS free?
POPLINKS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Block Drop free?
Block Drop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do POPLINKS or Block Drop have ads?
Both POPLINKS and Block Drop show ads.
Which is updated more often, POPLINKS or Block Drop?
POPLINKS ships an update every 2 months, and Block Drop every 2 months. Most recently, POPLINKS was updated on November 3, 2026 and Block Drop on October 27, 2026.

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