# Springer vs Drop Stack Ball

The clearest difference is update cadence: Drop Stack Ball at every 2 weeks against Springer's every 3 months. Drop Stack Ball also leads on ratings volume (2K vs 16) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Drop Stack Ball holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drop Stack Ball has 2K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 98% of Springer's written reviews are positive against 91% of Drop Stack Ball's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Springer ships an update every 3 months, Drop Stack Ball every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 13, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Springer | Drop Stack Ball |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/springer/id309210359/reviews) | **[4.5 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drop-stack-ball/id1510506950/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | **97.5% of reviews** | 91.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 33 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TMSOFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/288669797) | [Ashima Prabhakar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469698741) |

## What reviewers say

### Springer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/springer/id309210359)

Bounce and jump through an exciting space adventure. Navigate platforms, grab rockets for boosts, and avoid obstacles. Compete with friends and players worldwide on a global leaderboard.

**Highlights:** Infinite vertical scrolling adventure, Responsive touch controls, Space exploration, Global leaderboard, Game Center integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Easy to learn
- 👍 Fun and enjoyable
- 👍 Smooth controls
- 👍 Great time killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Sometimes boring
- 🤔 Enemies get in the way
- 🤔 Too hard
- 🤔 Not worth the price (older review)

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashed when trying to play music (older review)

**Requested features**

- Bring back old version with levels
- Add music playback
- Optional time limit
- Checkpoints for levels
- Level select option


### Drop Stack Ball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drop-stack-ball/id1510506950)

Control a falling ball through colorful, nerve-racking stack structures. This game tests your speed and focus with breathtaking challenges and cute graphics. Get ready for a fun and engaging experience.

**Highlights:** Control falling objects, Bright and colorful stacks, Nerve-racking stack structures, Breathtaking gameplay, Cute and amazing graphics

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 🚀 Works offline
- 💡 Minimal ads
- 👍 Relaxing and satisfying gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🔋 Can get boring after a while

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and crashing
- Levels resetting unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- More skin/character options
- Improved performance and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Springer free?

Springer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Drop Stack Ball free?

Drop Stack Ball is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Springer or Drop Stack Ball?

Drop Stack Ball is rated higher. Springer averages 4.2 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Drop Stack Ball averages 4.5 from 2K ratings.

### Do Springer or Drop Stack Ball have ads?

Both Springer and Drop Stack Ball show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Springer or Drop Stack Ball?

Springer ships an update every 3 months, and Drop Stack Ball every 2 weeks. Most recently, Springer was updated on August 13, 2026 and Drop Stack Ball on September 23, 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.*