# dropcult vs Flash Party

The clearest difference is ads: Flash Party at none against dropcult's shown. Flash Party also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). dropcult's advantage is review sentiment (68% vs 55%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. dropcult sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Flash Party sells 16 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 — 4.8 for dropcult against 4.8 for Flash Party. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25K and 15K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of dropcult's written reviews are positive against 55% of Flash Party's.

dropcult ships an update fortnightly, Flash Party monthly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | dropcult | Flash Party |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropcult/id1550684098/reviews)** | [4.8 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-party/id1579850555/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **25K** | 15K |
| Positive reviews | **68.2% of reviews** | 55.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.4 GB | 3.3 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SmokeSpotGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549096045) | [XD Entertainment Pte Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563750317) |

## What reviewers say

### dropcult

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropcult/id1550684098)

Engage in fast-paced combat with fully customizable avatars in destructible environments. Unlock new gear, arenas, and compete in community-driven multiplayer events. Players influence the game's evolution through direct collaboration.

**Highlights:** Fast Realtime Combat, Fully Customizable Avatars, Destructible Environments, Unlockable Weapons, Maps & Gear, Hundreds of Outfits & Accessories, Community Multiplayer Events

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10,000 Hearts | $0.99 | one-time |
| 40 Diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50,000 Hearts | $3.99 | one-time |
| 100 Diamonds | $3.99 | one-time |
| 125 Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Golden Draco | $4.99 | one-time |
| 200 Diamonds | $7.99 | one-time |
| 150,000 Hearts | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Followers | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Followers | $12.99 | one-time |
| 800 Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| 500,000 Hearts | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game
- 🚀 Great graphics
- 💡 Awesome customization
- 👍 Fun and high quality
- 👍 Entertaining and satisfying combat

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Unequipped outfits issue
- 🐛 Laggy and unplayable at times
- 🐛 Purchasing issues
- 🐛 Overpowered AI opponents

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes frequently
- Purchasing issues with outfits
- Unequipped outfits after matches
- Laggy performance after watching ads
- AI opponents are too difficult to beat

**Requested features**

- Add multiplayer mode
- Improve reward system and make it easier to earn currency
- Add different difficulty levels
- Implement controller support
- Introduce quests and progression system


### Flash Party

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-party/id1579850555)

Engage in exciting platform fighting battles with a diverse cast of unique heroes. Knock opponents off the stage to win, customize your characters with various outfits and effects, and compete in multiple game modes. Join the party and become the champion!

**Highlights:** Platform fighting gameplay, Diverse cast of unique heroes, Knock opponents off-stage to win, Multiple game modes (1v1, team, brawl), Character customization (skins, KO effects), Seasonal Party Pass rewards, Socializing and teaming up with friends

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 60 Lucky Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Party Beginner Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 190 Lucky Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| 320  Lucky Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Party Celebration Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mid Piggy Bank | $5.99 | one-time |
| 540 Lucky Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Party Starter Pack2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 7.99USD Special Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Star Card | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1070 Lucky Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Star Card Deluxe | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1850 Lucky Coins | $25.99 | one-time |
| 3700 Lucky Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| 7500 Lucky Coins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Engaging characters and visuals
- 🎮 Feels like Smash Bros on mobile
- 💯 Great mobile platform fighter

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔌 High battery consumption
- 🔍 Matchmaking and server issues
- 🤖 Facing too many bots
- 🤑 Pay-to-win mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck at 70% loading screen
- Frequent disconnections and lag
- Account login issues
- Unresponsive controls

**Requested features**

- Add more characters and content
- Improve balance and character diversity
- Implement better recovery mechanics
- Add training mode and tutorials
- Provide more customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is dropcult free?

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

### Is Flash Party free?

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

### Which has better reviews, dropcult or Flash Party?

dropcult is rated higher. dropcult averages 4.8 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while Flash Party averages 4.8 from 15K ratings.

### Do dropcult or Flash Party have ads?

dropcult shows ads; Flash Party does not.

### Which is updated more often, dropcult or Flash Party?

dropcult ships an update fortnightly, and Flash Party monthly. Most recently, dropcult was updated on October 31, 2026 and Flash Party on October 31, 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.*