Comparison

Whale Trail vs Drop & Float

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

Head to head
About

Whale Trail

Embark on a vibrant journey as a whale, collecting items, performing aerial maneuvers, and battling enemies. Unlock new characters, enhance abilities, and explore numerous challenge levels. Enjoy a visually stunning and engaging arcade experience.

Highlights
  • Fly as Willow the Whale
  • Collect Blubbles and earn Krill
  • Unlock playable friends
  • Upgrade Willow's skills
  • Smash enemies
  • 96 Challenge levels
  • Classic and Challenge game modes
Features
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***Previously Apple Game of the Week*** 26,000+ 5 Star Ratings! (and counting) Fly as Willow the Whale, collect Blubbles, loop the loop, unlock playable friends, upgrade Willow's skills, smash enemies and meet bonkers characters along the way. ================================= > ‘The next smash hit in iOS gaming.’ - TNW > ‘The game is GORGEOUSLY cute. Try it out for a buck.’ - Gizmodo > ‘Whale Trail is an absolute joy.’ - TouchArcade > ‘The kind of winningly simple concept from which App Store phenomena are made.’ - Edge > ‘Impossible not to like, stellar production values and solid gameplay.’ - Pocket Gamer > ‘Ditch your jetpack, it’s time to ride the psychedelic Whale Trail.’ - Kotaku > ‘It’s simple and gorgeous. There’s rarely been a better gaming value for money.’ - T3 ================================= • Soundtrack by Gruff Rhys of ‘The Super Furry Animals’ • Simple and intuitive one touch gameplay • 2 game modes, Classic and Challenge • Earn Krill and use it in Willow's store • Upgrade Willow's skills • Unlock playable friends • Use 'Treats' while flying for instant bonuses! • 96 Challenge levels, can you 3 STAR them all? • Smash the Thunder Bros in 'Frenzy' mode • Launch into space at speed-boosts • Compete against friends with Game Center • Heaps of challenging missions to unlock

About

Drop & Float

Features
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Open your umbrella to float, close it to drop through endless obstacles! Drop & Float is an endless game where you open your umbrella to drift and close it to drop through one obstacle after another. The controls are incredibly simple, but the experience is surprisingly rich. As you play, positioning, split-second timing, and reacting to different gimmicks come together to create a satisfying challenge you'll want to take on again and again. [HOW TO PLAY] Tap the screen to open your umbrella and float to adjust your position. Release to close it, drop, and cover more distance. Switch smoothly between floating and dropping as you avoid obstacles and keep moving forward. [WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT] ・Simple Controls, Real Depth: All it takes is a tap, but every split-second decision can change the outcome. ・A Rich Gameplay Experience: Simple actions lead to satisfying layers of timing, judgment, and obstacle handling. ・Endless Challenge: The farther you go, the more your focus and reflexes are put to the test as you chase a new high score. ・Perfect for Quick Sessions: Each run starts instantly, making it great for short breaks and spare moments. Simple to control, yet full of rewarding moments. Master the art of floating and dropping, and see how far you can go!

Screenshots

Whale Trail4 screens
Drop & Float4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Drop & Float at none against Whale Trail's 7. 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. Whale Trail sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Drop & Float asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Whale Trail versus Drop & Float: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhale TrailDrop & Float
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews94.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB136 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developerustwo gamesTechQiao Inc.

Bugs and requests

Whale Trail

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Krill not properly credited after completing levels
  • Game freezing on certain device models
  • Whale controls not responsive on larger screens

Requested features

4 requests
  • Multiplayer mode
  • More customization options for whales
  • Wider screen support for newer devices
  • Additional levels and worlds to explore

Drop & Float

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Whale Trail

One-time7
  • Unlock Pack 1$1.99
  • Unlock Pack 2$1.99
  • Pocket Money$1.99
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  • Unlock Pack 3$1.99
  • Bucket Full$2.99
  • Serious Clams$6.99
  • Swimming In It$19.99
None

Drop & Float

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Whale Trail free?
Whale Trail is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drop & Float free?
Drop & Float is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Whale Trail or Drop & Float have ads?
Both Whale Trail and Drop & Float show ads.

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