Comparison

Drop the Number vs Match Master

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

Head to head
About

Drop the Number

A relaxing number matching game where you merge falling blocks of the same number to reach 2048 and beyond. It offers both online and offline play, with a colorful design to stimulate your brain. Compete with friends and climb the leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Number merging gameplay
  • Reach 2048 and beyond
  • Online and offline play
  • Brain stimulation
  • Leaderboard competition
  • Colorful design
Features
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Drop the Number : Puzzle Merge is a fun and relaxing number match game! Match two of the same numbers to merge the pieces to get to 2048 and beyond. How to Play: - Blocks with different numbers fall from the sky - Match Blocks with blocks of the same number to see them merge! - Bigger number blocks = bigger points! Key Features: - Play Online, or Offline! - Buy gold to get extra lives and get past 2048! - Fun and colorful design! - Relax and stimulate your brain! - Merge numbers to reach the top of the leaderboard! - Play games on wifi or alone! Compare top numbers with friends! Drop the Number: Puzzle Merge is a great way to keep your brain sharp throughout the day while having fun!

About

Match Master

This is a free merge puzzle game where players drop and combine numbered blocks to create higher numbers. It challenges your brain with logic puzzles and number matching skills. No Wi-Fi is required to play.

Highlights
  • Merge numbered blocks
  • Create higher numbers
  • Solve logic puzzles
  • Number matching skills
  • Offline play supported
  • Free to play
Features
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Match Master: Drop Number Drop, match, and merge numbers in the most relaxing brain puzzle around! Match Master: Drop Number takes the classic 2048 merge gameplay you love and makes it smoother, smarter, and endlessly satisfying. Tap to drop a number block, line up matching numbers, and watch them merge into bigger ones — 32, 64, 128, 256, 512, 1024, 2048, and far beyond. Simple to pick up, hard to put down. No timers. No pressure. Just you, the numbers, and that perfect click when everything merges. Whether you have five minutes in line or a quiet evening at home, Match Master keeps your mind sharp and your stress low. Keep chaining merges to reach numbers you never thought possible. How high can you go? Features: Endless merge gameplay — always a new challenge, never repetitive Relaxing, no-timer play — drop numbers at your own pace Clean, smooth, easy-on-the-eyes design Helpful boosters for when the board gets tight Free to play — no wifi required, play anywhere How to play: Tap and drop number blocks where you want them Merge matching numbers to create higher ones Chain merges to climb toward the highest number possible Use boosters when you get stuck Download Match Master: Drop Number free and start merging!

Screenshots

Drop the Number4 screens
Match Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Drop the Number at 4.6 against Match Master's 4.0. Drop the Number also leads on ratings volume (103 vs 2) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Drop the Number sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Match Master sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Drop the Number holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drop the Number has 103 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Drop the Number ships an update every 2 weeks, Match Master every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Drop the Number versus Match Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrop the NumberMatch Master
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (103 ratings) — better4.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings103 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size195 MB295 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperA2 Apps IncManitoo Games

Customer experience

Drop the Number

All ratings101 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral5.9%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Match Master

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Drop the Number

One-time10
  • Coin Pack 7$0.99
  • Coin Pack 6$1.99
  • Bank Locker Coin Pack$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Coin Pack 5$3.99
  • Coin Pack 4$7.99
  • Coin Pack 3$14.99
  • Special Pack, Super Bundle$19.99
  • Coin Pack 2$22.99
  • Special Pack, Champion Bundle$74.99
7 purchases

Match Master

One-time7
  • Gems pack 1$1.99
  • Revival$2.99
  • Gems pack 2$3.99
Show 4 more
  • Remove ads$4.99
  • Gems pack 3$9.99
  • Gems pack 4$19.99
  • Gems pack 5$49.99

Questions

Is Drop the Number free?
Drop the Number is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Match Master free?
Match Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Drop the Number or Match Master?
Drop the Number is rated higher. Drop the Number averages 4.6 out of 5 from 103 ratings, while Match Master averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Drop the Number or Match Master have ads?
Both Drop the Number and Match Master show ads.
Which is updated more often, Drop the Number or Match Master?
Drop the Number ships an update every 2 weeks, and Match Master every 3 weeks. Most recently, Drop the Number was updated on November 3, 2026 and Match Master on November 3, 2026.

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