Comparison

The Perfect Tree vs Christmas Drops 5

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

Head to head
About

The Perfect Tree

Decorate your own Christmas tree by playing a festive Match-3 puzzle game. Earn stars to unlock decorations and transform a lonely pine into a beautiful holiday centerpiece. Enjoy seasonal levels and cheerful graphics for family fun.

Highlights
  • Match-3 puzzle gameplay
  • Tree decoration with unlockable items
  • Seasonal level design
  • Exciting power-ups
  • 200+ levels
  • Over 100 decoration items
Features
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Spruce up your Christmas season with The Perfect Tree, a cheerful holiday offering from Anawiki Games! Based on the classic Christmas tale of the same name, the game tells the story of a lonely little pine tree and the player's efforts to help it become the perfect Christmas tree. The Perfect Tree features classic Match-3 mechanics, as well as chain and group modes, enhanced by numerous exciting power-ups, seasonal level design and gorgeous special effects. Earn stars by chaining together combos and by clearing levels as quickly as possible, then trade them in for lights, ornaments, garlands and presents to turn the poor, pitiful pine into a beautiful Christmas tree of your own design. With its bright, cheerful graphics and positive message, The Perfect Tree is a holiday treat for the whole family. Whether you're looking for a way to unwind after a tiring day of Christmas shopping, or for something to distract your little ones until the 25th, The Perfect Tree is the perfect game! * Create your very own perfect tree * Magnificent match-3 mechanics * Exciting power-ups and gorgeous special effects * Beautiful white Christmas atmosphere * 200 levels, packed with Christmas cheer (and each level can be played on three different ways) * Over 100 items to decorate your tree * Cheery, seasonal soundtrack

About

Christmas Drops 5

A festive match-three puzzle game with increasing difficulty and diverse objectives. Unlock powerful cascades and overcome challenging obstacles in this holiday-themed adventure. Enjoy a full gaming experience with no in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Christmas-themed match-three puzzles
  • Increasing difficulty with obstacles
  • Varied level objectives
  • Power-up cascades
  • No in-app purchases
  • Customizable hints, music, and banners
Features
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Christmas Drops 5 - begins as a simple match three board game and gradually increases difficulties as obstacles are added and level objectives becomes more challenging. * Christmas themed match three puzzle * Multifaceted Christmas themed match three adventure * Unrivaled level design, Right amount of level challenges for all ages from 5 to 99. * Create powerful chained power up cascades to level up! * No in-app purchase, one time payment for the whole gaming experience. * Hints/Music/Banners can be disabled. Objectives 1. Score quota 2. Removing dark pulps 3. Bring down candy canes 4. Remove nets 5. Collect angels 6. Matching the Christmas wreath 7. Collect stars 8. Penguin skips 9. Collect orbs 10. Clear frozen tiles 11. Collect Christmas lights 12. Collect toy soldiers 13. Blast off firecrackers Challenges 1. Complete the objective before time runs out. 2. Complete the objective before you ran out of swaps. Obstacles 1. Snowman 2. Drums 3. Ticking Bomb item Featuring 1. Vaulted and keyed items 2. Mystery items Power ups / Special items 1. Santa Claus 2. Ribbon frame 3. Double Christmas item 4. Christmas wreath 5. Last orb 6. Last ice bringer 7. Toy Soldier Auto hints can be disabled/enabled Banners can be disabled/enabled Music and sound can be disabled/enabled

Screenshots

Christmas Drops 54 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Christmas Drops 5 at none against The Perfect Tree's 1. Christmas Drops 5 also leads on device support (3 vs 1). The Perfect Tree's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 56 months). On price, review sentiment and ads 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. The Perfect Tree sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Christmas Drops 5 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Perfect Tree holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Perfect Tree has 275 ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of The Perfect Tree's written reviews are positive against 80% of Christmas Drops 5's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Perfect Tree ships an update every 3 months, Christmas Drops 5 every 56 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
The Perfect Tree versus Christmas Drops 5: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Perfect TreeChristmas Drops 5
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (275 ratings) — better4.2 (44 ratings)
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews — better80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings275 — better44
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 56 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnawiki GamesROBERTO MANONGDO

Customer experience

The Perfect Tree

All ratings255 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral5.1%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews255 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral7.8%
Negative4.7%

Christmas Drops 5

All ratings44 ratings
Positive79.5%
Neutral6.8%
Negative13.6%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Bugs and requests

The Perfect Tree

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Levels resetting after updates
  • Issues with sound/volume controls
  • Compatibility problems on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and decorations
  • Ability to move/rearrange decorations
  • Larger game board and tiles
  • More variety in gameplay modes

Christmas Drops 5

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

The Perfect Tree

One-time1
  • Full Game Unlock$3.99
None

Christmas Drops 5

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Perfect Tree free?
The Perfect Tree is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Christmas Drops 5 free?
Christmas Drops 5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The Perfect Tree or Christmas Drops 5?
The Perfect Tree is rated higher. The Perfect Tree averages 4.7 out of 5 from 275 ratings, while Christmas Drops 5 averages 4.2 from 44 ratings.
Do The Perfect Tree or Christmas Drops 5 have ads?
Neither The Perfect Tree nor Christmas Drops 5 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Perfect Tree or Christmas Drops 5?
The Perfect Tree ships an update every 3 months, and Christmas Drops 5 every 56 months. Most recently, The Perfect Tree was updated on October 23, 2026 and Christmas Drops 5 on October 24, 2026.

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