Comparison

Action Hero vs PlayDrop

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Action Hero

Embark on a thrilling comic strip adventure as an action hero. Test your reflexes to defeat gangsters on a speeding train, dodging various obstacles. Experience adrenaline-pumping gameplay with classic comic art and orchestral music.

Highlights
  • Adrenaline pumping action
  • Classic comic book-style art
  • Fast, responsive multi-touch
  • Achievements
  • Orchestral action music
  • Game Center support
Features
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Be the action hero in this stylish COMIC STRIP adventure! Feel the adrenaline pumping as you run from wagon to wagon on top of a speeding train, stopping the GANGSTERS from taking over the city. Put your reflexes to the test and avoid flying glass bottles, dynamite sticks, boxes and other dangers that come whizzing through the air! Do you have what it takes to become an ACTION HERO? * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * GAME FEATURES: - Adrenaline pumping action - Classic comic book-style bubbles & art - Fast, responsive multi-touch support - Achievements - Orchestral action flick-style music - Donut Games' Collectors Icon #15 TECH FEATURES: - Game Center support - MFi controller support - ION Arcade controller support - Universal App (iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Enjoy another Donut Games release!

About

PlayDrop

Features
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Welcome to Play Drop — your pocket-sized arcade of classic games! Rediscover the games you love, all in one beautifully designed app. Whether you have five minutes or an hour, Play Drop has the perfect game waiting for you. GAMES YOU KNOW AND LOVE • Sudoku – Fill the grid, challenge your logic, and sharpen your mind • Tetris – Stack falling blocks, clear rows, and chase your highest score • Dino Run – Jump over obstacles in this addictive endless runner • Ping Pong – Move your paddle and defeat your opponent in classic table tennis • More games added regularly! BUILT FOR YOU • Save your favorite games for quick access from your personal list • Browse by category — Puzzle, Arcade, Strategy, and more • Search instantly to find exactly what you want to play TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • See how many sessions you have played across all games • Check your total play time and time spent per game • Achievements coming soon! MAKE IT YOURS • Choose from 9 languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Russian, Arabic, Hindi, Chinese, and more • Toggle sound effects and haptics on or off • Supports Dark Mode for comfortable late-night gaming HAVE YOUR SAY • Share your feedback directly from the app • Request a game you would like us to add next Play Drop is free, lightweight, and designed with a warm, inviting look that makes every session feel like a treat. No accounts needed — just open and play. Download Play Drop and start playing today!

Screenshots

Action Hero3 screens
PlayDrop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PlayDrop at Free against Action Hero's $0.99. PlayDrop also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 15 months). Action Hero's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.6). On in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

PlayDrop is free to download; Action Hero costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Action Hero ships an update every 15 months, PlayDrop every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Action Hero versus PlayDrop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAction HeroPlayDrop
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (23 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews89.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings23 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB10 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDonut GamesRodrigo Prokopowicz

Bugs and requests

Action Hero

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Screen shrinks on iPad Mini
  • Unresponsive controls at high scores
  • Inconsistent daily score reset

Requested features

3 requests
  • More levels and game modes
  • Integrated leaderboards and achievements
  • Ability to compete against friends

PlayDrop

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Action Hero

No in-app purchases

None

PlayDrop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Action Hero free?
Action Hero costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PlayDrop free?
PlayDrop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Action Hero or PlayDrop have ads?
PlayDrop shows ads; Action Hero does not.
Which is updated more often, Action Hero or PlayDrop?
Action Hero ships an update every 15 months, and PlayDrop every 3 days. Most recently, Action Hero was updated on November 7, 2026 and PlayDrop on October 31, 2026.

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