# Drop Maker vs Marble Master

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Drop Maker at 100% against Marble Master's 29%. Drop Maker also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Marble Master's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (114K vs 4). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Drop Maker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Marble Master sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Drop Maker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Marble Master has 114K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Drop Maker's written reviews are positive against 29% of Marble Master's.

Drop Maker ships an update every 2 months, Marble Master weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drop Maker | Marble Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drop-maker/id1527905768/reviews)** | [4.7 (114K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marble-master/id1573755134/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **114K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 29.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 403 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IK SEONG PARK](https://appshunter.io/developer/488068869) | [Teewee Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573755136) |

## What reviewers say

### Drop Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drop-maker/id1527905768)

Guide a ball down a challenging course by tapping to move left or right. Master precise movements to navigate increasing slopes and reach the goal. This game requires significant focus and skill to succeed.

**Highlights:** Tap to move left or right, Ball moves up or down, Increasing slope difficulty, Requires devotion and skill, 3D race gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### Marble Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marble-master/id1573755134)

Engage in a classic marble puzzle experience. Match, shoot, and blast colorful marbles through vibrant levels. Compete in events and challenge players globally to prove your matching skills.

**Highlights:** Classic marble puzzle levels, Vibrant and diverse scenes, In-game events, Compete with friends, Challenge players worldwide

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Start Value Items | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Value Items | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unique Value Items | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gold Value Items | $4.99 | one-time |
| Excellent Value Items | $7.99 | one-time |
| Novice's Value Items | $9.99 | one-time |
| Great Value Items | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mentor's Value Items | $19.99 | one-time |
| Master's Value Items | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and challenging gameplay
- 👍 Nostalgic Zuma-like experience
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay and transitions
- 👍 Enjoyable for both kids and adults
- 🚀 Hundreds of levels to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and technical issues
- 🔥 Ads that interrupt gameplay
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs, especially in higher levels
- 🔥 Ads that redirect to the App Store

**Reported bugs**

- Marbles not disappearing from the screen
- Inability to exit certain game modes
- Inconsistent behavior when watching ads for rewards
- Purchased items not being properly applied

**Requested features**

- Colorblind mode
- Option to disable in-game tutorials
- Ability to reset progress and start over
- More transparent in-app purchase options
- Improved level progression and difficulty curve


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drop Maker free?

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

### Is Marble Master free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Drop Maker or Marble Master?

Drop Maker is rated higher. Drop Maker averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Marble Master averages 4.7 from 114K ratings.

### Do Drop Maker or Marble Master have ads?

Marble Master shows ads; Drop Maker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Drop Maker or Marble Master?

Drop Maker ships an update every 2 months, and Marble Master weekly. Most recently, Drop Maker was updated on June 9, 2026 and Marble Master on September 25, 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.*