# iDrone vs Flicky Marble

The clearest difference is rating: Flicky Marble at 4.6 against iDrone's 1.8. Flicky Marble also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 47%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iDrone sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Flicky Marble sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flicky Marble holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flicky Marble has 629 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of iDrone's written reviews are positive against 84% of Flicky Marble's.

iDrone ships an update monthly, Flicky Marble every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iDrone | Flicky Marble |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idrone/id299463146/reviews) | **[4.6 (629 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flicky-marble/id1109206783/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **629** |
| Positive reviews | 47.1% of reviews | **83.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 294 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BurningThumb Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/286015034) | [Easy 8 Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/293405662) |

## What reviewers say

### iDrone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idrone/id299463146)

Pilot a drone through a 3D terrain in this classic endless runner. Complete missions by destroying targets like trucks, bases, and factories. Collect pickups and awards while staying on the right path to achieve objectives.

**Highlights:** Endless runner gameplay, Drone piloting, Mission objectives, Target destruction, Pickup collection, Multiple drones and missions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |


### Flicky Marble

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flicky-marble/id1109206783)

Navigate challenging worlds filled with traps and monsters by swiping, dragging, and flicking. Collect coins to unlock special skills and compete for achievements and speed runs. Enjoy the game in landscape or portrait mode, with an optional 3D mode.

**Highlights:** Over 50 levels across 6 worlds, Collect Star Coins for "Super Skill" movies, Compete for achievements, Speed run challenges, Landscape and portrait orientation support, Optional anaglyph 3D mode

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extra Lives | $0.99 | one-time |
| Flicky Marble Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 No ads or minimal ads in gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful minimalist graphics and colorful design
- 🎵 Soothing and great music/sound design
- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
- 💡 Unique marble-in-motion gameplay mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for infinite lives after certain levels
- 📱 Ads appear in free version
- 😤 Extremely difficult difficulty spike in later levels
- 📹 Poor camera positioning in some levels
- ⚙️ Unpredictable enemy behavior (green blobs)

**Reported bugs**

- Boss fell off level in World 2
- Player able to edge off lobby using boost mechanic
- Unclear completion status after beating final level

**Requested features**

- More levels (most frequently requested)
- Sequel or FM2 update
- Different marble shell cosmetics as collectibles
- iPhone X display optimization
- Clearer game completion message


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iDrone free?

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

### Is Flicky Marble free?

Flicky Marble is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iDrone or Flicky Marble?

Flicky Marble is rated higher. iDrone averages 1.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Flicky Marble averages 4.6 from 629 ratings.

### Do iDrone or Flicky Marble have ads?

iDrone shows ads; Flicky Marble does not.

### Which is updated more often, iDrone or Flicky Marble?

iDrone ships an update monthly, and Flicky Marble every 3 weeks. Most recently, iDrone was updated on October 31, 2026 and Flicky Marble on November 6, 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.*