Running Sphere vs Drop It
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Running Sphere
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Get the ball to the other side of the screen avoiding falling into the holes. Each level will add a new hole that will make the path harder for our protagonist. Use the device's tilt sensors to move the ball and prevent it from falling. How level can you get?, share it with the rest of the players and reach the number one.
Drop It
A physics-based puzzle game where you draw lines to guide colored marbles into matching boxes. Manage your ink supply carefully as you navigate challenging levels with various hazards. Enjoy a rewarding experience with no timers or hints.
- Draw lines to create ramps and guides
- Guide colored marbles into matching boxes
- Limited ink supply mechanic
- Challenging levels with hazards
- No timers or hint buttons
- Physics-based gameplay
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Drop It is a draw-line physics puzzle. Swipe to create ramps and guides, then watch the marbles roll where gravity takes them. Each marble needs to reach the box that matches its color. Your ink is limited — draw too much and you'll run out mid-puzzle. That one constraint is what makes it interesting. No timers. No hint buttons. No paywall nudges. You figure it out or you don't — and when you do, it feels earned. Levels introduce saw blades, bombs, directional pushers and other hazards that change how you need to think. The physics stay consistent, so when something goes wrong, it's always on the drawing.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Running Sphere at none against Drop It's 1. Running Sphere also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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 It sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Running Sphere asks for nothing beyond the download.
Running Sphere ships an update every 6 weeks, Drop It monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Running Sphere | Drop It |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 126 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Ruben Velasco | Myroslav Dovhaliuk |
In-app purchases
Running Sphere
No in-app purchases
Drop It
- Remove Ads$1.99









