# absOrby vs Drop Jelly

The clearest difference is review sentiment: absOrby at 100% against Drop Jelly's 16%. absOrby also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Drop Jelly's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and ratings volume (7.6K vs 5). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Drop Jelly is free to download; absOrby costs $0.99 up front. absOrby sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Drop Jelly sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

absOrby holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drop Jelly has 7.6K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of absOrby's written reviews are positive against 16% of Drop Jelly's.

absOrby ships an update every 4 days, Drop Jelly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | absOrby | Drop Jelly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/absorby/id1590947310/reviews)** | [4.6 (7.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drop-jelly/id6476603587/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **7.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 15.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 6 MB | 425 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Joshua Grant](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465617289) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### absOrby

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/absorby/id1590947310)

Navigate a world where moving causes you to shrink, creating a constant challenge to grow larger by consuming smaller elements. This game offers a thought-provoking experience with allegorical themes and the ability to restart after losses. Compete with friends to achieve the highest score.

**Highlights:** Shrink when moving, Eat smaller elements to grow, Allegorical gameplay, High score competition, Restart gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### Drop Jelly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drop-jelly/id6476603587)

An addictive puzzle game where players drop and merge jelly blocks to create higher-level jellies and achieve high scores. Strategize your drops and utilize power-ups to clear the board and overcome challenges in a visually vibrant environment.

**Highlights:** Drop and merge jelly blocks, Endless puzzle challenges, Utilize power-ups, Colorful graphics, Compete for high scores

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mini Coin Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Refill Hearts | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Hearts - 1 Hour | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mini Booster Bundle | $4.49 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pre-Level Booster Offer | $5.49 | one-time |
| Revive Offer | $5.49 | one-time |
| Pre-Level Starter Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Package | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mini Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Jelly Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Small Booster Bundle | $10.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Package | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium Booster Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Big Coin Package | $34.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Colorful and visually appealing
- 💡 Innovative puzzle concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Levels with impossible solutions
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔥 Too many ads
- 🤯 Difficulty spikes too quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes or fails to load
- Inconsistent block behavior
- Daily rewards not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Endless mode without levels
- More rewarding daily bonuses
- Ability to replay previous levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is absOrby free?

absOrby costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Drop Jelly free?

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

### Which has better reviews, absOrby or Drop Jelly?

absOrby is rated higher. absOrby averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Drop Jelly averages 4.6 from 7.6K ratings.

### Do absOrby or Drop Jelly have ads?

Both absOrby and Drop Jelly show ads.

### Which is updated more often, absOrby or Drop Jelly?

absOrby ships an update every 4 days, and Drop Jelly weekly. Most recently, absOrby was updated on October 16, 2026 and Drop Jelly on October 23, 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.*