Drop the Number vs Match Master
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Number merging gameplay
- Reach 2048 and beyond
- Online and offline play
- Brain stimulation
- Leaderboard competition
- Colorful design
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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!
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.
- Merge numbered blocks
- Create higher numbers
- Solve logic puzzles
- Number matching skills
- Offline play supported
- Free to play
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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!
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
Drop the Number ships an update every 2 weeks, Match Master every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Drop the Number | Match Master |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (103 ratings) — better | 4.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 103 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 195 MB | 295 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | A2 Apps Inc | Manitoo Games |
Customer experience
Drop the Number
Match Master
In-app purchases
Drop the Number
- Coin Pack 7$0.99
- Coin Pack 6$1.99
- Bank Locker Coin Pack$1.99
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- 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
Match Master
- Gems pack 1$1.99
- Revival$2.99
- Gems pack 2$3.99
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- Remove ads$4.99
- Gems pack 3$9.99
- Gems pack 4$19.99
- Gems pack 5$49.99







