# Drop Maker vs Marble Race Ultimate

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Drop Maker at 100% against Marble Race Ultimate's 46%. Drop Maker also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Marble Race Ultimate's advantage is ratings volume (174 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Drop Maker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Marble Race Ultimate sells 7 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 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Marble Race Ultimate has 174 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 46% of Marble Race Ultimate's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drop Maker | Marble Race Ultimate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drop-maker/id1527905768/reviews)** | [3.4 (174 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marble-race-ultimate/id1581164284/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **174** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 46.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 114 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) | [Serhii Nuzhdov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1558465954) |

## 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 Race Ultimate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marble-race-ultimate/id1581164284)

Experience thrilling marble races with various game modes like elimination, team battles, and football simulations. Control your marble with intuitive swipe controls and strategize to overcome obstacles and opponents.

**Highlights:** Multiple game modes (Elimination, Teams, Battle, League, Duel, Beat the Keeper, Football, World Cup), Country, state, or color selection, Obstacle courses, 8-direction swipe controls, Mana-based movement system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7 emeralds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 21 emeralds | $2.99 | one-time |
| 82 emeralds | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 210 emeralds | $9.99 | one-time |
| 600 emeralds | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1200 emeralds | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and engaging marble racing gameplay
- 🌍 Diverse marble selection (countries, states, colors)
- 📱 Works offline without internet required
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing graphics
- 🎯 Multiple game modes (World Cup, Football, Euro, etc.)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive paywall and monetization
- 🐢 Marbles move too slowly during races
- 🎬 Too many ads interrupting gameplay
- 💎 Insufficient gem/emerald rewards for progression
- 🔒 Locked content behind expensive paywalls

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after 5 minutes of play
- Saved custom tracks cannot be accessed or played
- Marbles get stuck on tracks requiring restart
- Pause button disappears after losing race
- Gravity physics not working correctly

**Requested features**

- Bring back zombie mode (previously removed)
- Increase custom track limit beyond 12
- Add ability to control marble speed/playback speed
- Implement marble tracking/highlighting feature
- Add leaderboard system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drop Maker free?

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

### Is Marble Race Ultimate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Drop Maker or Marble Race Ultimate?

Drop Maker is rated higher. Drop Maker averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Marble Race Ultimate averages 3.4 from 174 ratings.

### Do Drop Maker or Marble Race Ultimate have ads?

Neither Drop Maker nor Marble Race Ultimate shows ads.

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

Drop Maker ships an update every 2 months, and Marble Race Ultimate every 2 months. Most recently, Drop Maker was updated on October 19, 2026 and Marble Race Ultimate on October 24, 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.*