Comparison

SUE vs DropNumber

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

Head to head
About

SUE

A puzzle game where players manipulate falling blocks to create sums of three numbers that equal 15, clearing blocks and aiming for high scores. Features a "Panic Mode" with variable sums for increased challenge and combo potential.

Highlights
  • Sum three blocks to 15 to clear
  • Strategic block manipulation
  • Combo system for high scores
  • Panic Mode with variable sums
  • Star Block for area clearing
  • Intuitive swipe controls
Features
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Make 15! Unleash Endless Combos! A fresh falling-block puzzle where you add numbers to clear blocks! Simple to learn, yet surprisingly deep! "Just one more to make 15!" "This move will trigger a huge combo!" Challenge your math skills, quick thinking, and strategy in this addictive puzzle game. There's nothing more satisfying than pulling off a massive chain reaction! Think ahead, rack up combos, and aim for the highest score! 【How to Play】 Arrange the falling number blocks so that the sum of any three connected blocks equals **15**. • Clear blocks to earn points. • Blocks above fall after cleared blocks disappear. • New groups totaling 15 create exciting chain reactions. • The game ends when the blocks reach the top. Easy to understand, challenging to master! 【Panic Mode】 Looking for an extra challenge? Instead of always clearing with a total of 15, the target number changes between **11 and 17** every time you clear blocks! "Is it 14 now?" "Wait... now it's 17?!" Stay calm, think fast, and adapt! Sometimes luck is on your side, leading to spectacular chain reactions! 【Choose an Item Before You Play】 Customize your strategy with helpful items. ■ Hint Highlights possible matches, making it perfect for beginners. ■ Star Bomb Boost Greatly increases the explosion range of Star Blocks. Clear huge sections of the board at once! ■ Slow Down After clearing blocks, the falling speed is reduced for the next turn, giving you more time to plan. ■ Last Chance Game Over? Not yet! Clear the entire board once and continue your run. 【Star Blocks】 Whenever you clear blocks, the removed number blocks become Star Blocks at the top of the screen. Star Blocks have no number and are not included in calculations. When a nearby number block is cleared, adjacent Star Blocks activate and destroy all 8 surrounding blocks. Star Blocks can trigger each other, creating massive chain reactions! Go for huge explosions and incredible high scores! 【Controls】 • Swipe left or right: Move blocks • Tap: Rotate blocks • Swipe down: Drop blocks instantly Simple math. Endless strategy. Make 15, trigger huge combos, and chase your highest score!

About

DropNumber

A new falling block puzzle game with simple one-finger touch controls. Match blocks of the same number to make them disappear. Features special blocks, fever mode for high scores, and multiple game modes.

Highlights
  • One-finger touch controls
  • Number block matching
  • Special '? block' mechanic
  • Fever Mode for high scores
  • Endless, Survival, and Quest modes
  • GameCenter leaderboards
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\\ New sense of falling block puzzle game! // Easy touch operation of one finger! By the same number as the "number of blocks", joined the block disappears, it is a simple rule. ***Features of Game*** ----------------------------- ? block ----------------------------- "? Is displayed block" will come down with a certain probability. This block can not be turned off by itself, it will change to the number of blocks that have disappeared in the next. With well, you might aim for a large chain? ! ----------------------------- Fever ----------------------------- If you dismiss a certain number of blocks, it enters a period of time "Fever Mode", you can put a block by dragging the screen. As single stroke and continues stroking the screen with your finger Let a high score! ***Description of mode*** [Endless Mode] Since the first block is falling at a slower speed, it is thoroughly enjoyable mode. "Hatena block" and "Fever" is also a gorgeous. [Survival mode] It is very fast and exciting mode the block is falling. You can enjoy a simple rule. [Quest mode] Chain-simultaneous off Fever, concentrating on each, it is carefully and tackle mode. Since the DropNumber a lot of stage has been prepared, carefully play, a little breather, mood you can play casually in at that time. And supports Apple's GameCenter, ranking very high level. You can aim the top aiming a large chain and high scores, and try to collect or to achieve item! Let's enjoy DropNumber! ----------------------------- Promotional video ----------------------------- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gl4BIU7PHWQ Search the "DropNumber" on YouTube!!

Screenshots

SUE3 screens
DropNumber2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SUE at 5.0 against DropNumber's 4.5. SUE also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). DropNumber's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DropNumber sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. SUE asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SUE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DropNumber has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of SUE's written reviews are positive against 88% of DropNumber's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SUE ships an update fortnightly, DropNumber every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SUE versus DropNumber: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSUEDropNumber
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.5 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better88.2% of reviews
Number of ratings18 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperU-WORKS incTAKASHI TOKUDA

Customer experience

SUE

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

DropNumber

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive88.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative5.9%

In-app purchases

None

SUE

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

DropNumber

One-time2
  • All stages unlocked$1.99
  • Ads Delete$4.99

Questions

Is SUE free?
SUE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DropNumber free?
DropNumber is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SUE or DropNumber?
SUE is rated higher. SUE averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while DropNumber averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.
Do SUE or DropNumber have ads?
Both SUE and DropNumber show ads.
Which is updated more often, SUE or DropNumber?
SUE ships an update fortnightly, and DropNumber every 3 months. Most recently, SUE was updated on September 22, 2026 and DropNumber on September 13, 2026.

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