# iDrone vs Zamboni Challenge

The clearest difference is price: iDrone at Free against Zamboni Challenge's $2.99. iDrone also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months). Zamboni Challenge's advantage is rating (3.5 vs 1.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

iDrone is free to download; Zamboni Challenge costs $2.99 up front. iDrone sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Zamboni Challenge asks for nothing beyond the download.

Zamboni Challenge holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zamboni Challenge has 26 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of iDrone's written reviews are positive against 41% of Zamboni Challenge's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

iDrone ships an update monthly, Zamboni Challenge every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iDrone | Zamboni Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [1.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idrone/id299463146/reviews) | **[3.5 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zamboni-challenge/id428592958/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **26** |
| Positive reviews | **47.1% of reviews** | 40.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#172** |
| Size | 294 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BurningThumb Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/286015034) | [Magnin & Associates](https://appshunter.io/developer/312671572) |

## 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 |


### Zamboni Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zamboni-challenge/id428592958)

**Currently charting:** #172 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

Experience the thrill of operating an ice resurfacer. Carefully clean the ice, avoiding collisions and over-servicing areas. Progress through increasingly challenging arenas, culminating in a professional hockey game scenario.

**Highlights:** Drive a Zamboni, Clean ice efficiently, Avoid hitting boards, Progress through 5 arenas, Professional game simulation, Share accomplishments

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iDrone free?

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

### Is Zamboni Challenge free?

Zamboni Challenge costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iDrone or Zamboni Challenge?

Zamboni Challenge is rated higher. iDrone averages 1.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Zamboni Challenge averages 3.5 from 26 ratings.

### Do iDrone or Zamboni Challenge have ads?

iDrone shows ads; Zamboni Challenge does not.

### Which is updated more often, iDrone or Zamboni Challenge?

iDrone ships an update monthly, and Zamboni Challenge every 9 months. Most recently, iDrone was updated on September 17, 2026 and Zamboni Challenge on October 29, 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.*