Comparison

Scribble vs Drop Miner

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

Head to head
About

Scribble

Features
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Dive into a refreshing brain workout where numbers become your ultimate playground. Designed for quick thinking and everyday fun, this clever puzzle game transforms everyday arithmetic into an addictive matching challenge. Whether you want to sharpen your mental calculation or relax after a busy day, every round provides instant satisfaction. Your objective is simple yet deeply engaging: explore the board, spot the right combinations, and link matching digits together to balance the equations waiting at the bottom of the screen. As levels advance, the formulas grow trickier, requiring sharper focus, clever strategies, and faster reflexes to clear the grid. Packed with vibrant visuals and accessible casual gameplay, it delivers an experience that is easy to pick up but surprisingly challenging to master. Put your IQ to the test, track your daily improvement, and see how far your problem-solving skills can take you! FEATURES: • Smooth and intuitive link-matching mechanics anyone can pick up instantly • Hundreds of dynamic number puzzles that scale in challenge as you improve • Daily brain training designed to sharpen your focus and mental calculation • Clean, doodle-inspired visuals paired with satisfying puzzle animations • Play anytime, anywhere at your own pace with no stressful timers HOW TO PLAY: • 1. Check the target math equation displayed at the bottom of the screen. • 2. Scan the grid to locate the digits needed to complete the formula. • 3. Swipe to connect the matching numbers in the correct sequence. • 4. Clear all target equations to finish the board and unlock the next stage.

About

Drop Miner

A unique defense puzzle game where strategic timing and clever moves are essential to rescue miners and defend gold from waves of enemies. Survive the timer to trigger an epic auto-battle showdown.

Highlights
  • Unique Gold-Guard Gameplay
  • Evolving Challenge Levels
  • Smart Obstacles & Gadgets
  • Powerful Boosters
  • Epic Auto-Battle Finish
  • Easy to Learn, Hard to Master
Features
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Test your strategy and timing in a unique defense puzzle where every miner and every second matters. Send your miners to safety, delay waves of enemies with clever moves, and hold out until the final showdown. When the timer runs out, your rescued miners jump into an epic auto-battle to defend the last pile of gold! Plan your routes through elevators, locked holes, moving obstacles, ropes and more as each stage introduces new twists and mechanics. One wrong move and your gold is gone! Key Features: Unique Gold-Guard Gameplay: A fresh blend of timing, path and defense puzzle – rescue miners, stall enemies and survive to the final fight. Evolving Challenge: Levels start simple and introduce new obstacles, portals and tricks as you progress. Smart Obstacles & Gadgets: Master elevators, layered and combined holes, locks & keys, generators, bombs, ropes & scissors and more. Powerful Boosters: Freeze time, launch miners with a propeller or pull them with a magnet to turn the tide. Epic Auto-Battle Finish: Survive the timer and watch your rescued miners clash with enemies around the gold pile. Easy to Learn, Hard to Master: Simple one-touch controls with deep, satisfying strategic choices. Ready to guard the gold? Download Drop Miner: Tower Defense and start mining, rescuing and defending today!

Screenshots

Scribble4 screens
Drop Miner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Drop Miner at every 9 days against Scribble's every 18 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Scribble sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Drop Miner sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scribble ships an update every 18 months, Drop Miner every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Scribble versus Drop Miner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScribbleDrop Miner
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB236 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPLAYTOUCHUNICO STUDIO

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Scribble

One-time7
  • 100 diamonds$0.99
  • Remove all ADS from the game$1.99
  • 300 diamonds$1.99
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  • 550 diamonds$3.99
  • 1200 diamonds$8.99
  • 2500 diamonds$17.99
  • 4000 diamonds$26.99
10 purchases

Drop Miner

One-time10
  • Starter Pack$0.99
  • FPO$1.99
  • TripleSmall$2.99
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  • Piggy Bank$2.99
  • SpinWheel$4.99
  • TripleMedium$4.99
  • Endless Sale$4.99
  • 1Plus2$6.49
  • TripleBig$8.99
  • TripleAll$12.99

Questions

Is Scribble free?
Scribble is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drop Miner free?
Drop Miner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Scribble or Drop Miner have ads?
Both Scribble and Drop Miner show ads.
Which is updated more often, Scribble or Drop Miner?
Scribble ships an update every 18 months, and Drop Miner every 9 days. Most recently, Scribble was updated on October 24, 2026 and Drop Miner on October 24, 2026.

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