Comparison

Number Chain by SZY vs DropNumber

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

Head to head
About

Number Chain by SZY

A puzzle game where you create chains of three or more matching or consecutive numbers to clear them and earn points. Achieve high scores by forming longer chains and triggering "Rensa" combos.

Highlights
  • Build removable chains of numbers
  • Score points based on chain length
  • Trigger automatic chain reactions (Rensa)
  • Utilize a 'Final Number of 0' for clearing
  • Support for leaderboards and achievements
  • Automatic game saving
Features
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Video demo at Support Web Site or Youtube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXhknhcfSx4) This is an incredibly amazing game! You can easily win hundreds of points; you can also carefully play the game and win millions of points. All in your hands! *** Purpose Build as many as possible removable chains so as to achieve incredible scores and challenge the longest chains! ***Rules When three or more than three same or consecutive numbers are aligned together, they constitute one removable chain that will be automatically removed. Once the chain is removed, another removable chain may be constituted and removed automatically. It goes on until there is no more removable chain. The longer the removed chain is, the higher the score is. It is called "RENSA" when chains are removed one by one. You can view the demo of 25 Rensa inside the game (see screenshots). *** Details * There are 10 different digital numbers from 1 to 10, and each can be used 12 times; Game ends when all numbers are used up. * When the chain length is longer than three, Final Number of 0 will be rewarded. It is used to remove all numbers at final stage. * When game ends with no number in the pool, score is doubled. *** Others * Support Chinese, English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, and Swedish. * Support leaderboards and achievements in Game Center. * Support saving game automatically. * Support Game Center Agency to report scores achieved in Mac OS.

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

Number Chain by SZY4 screens
DropNumber2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DropNumber at 4.5 against Number Chain by SZY's 3.0. DropNumber also leads on ratings volume (8 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Number Chain by SZY's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). On price, update cadence, ads 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DropNumber holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. 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 complicate that: 100% of Number Chain by SZY's written reviews are positive against 88% of DropNumber's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Number Chain by SZY ships an update every 4 months, DropNumber every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Number Chain by SZY versus DropNumber: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNumber Chain by SZYDropNumber
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)4.5 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better88.2% of reviews
Number of ratings18 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShen ZhongyuanTAKASHI TOKUDA

Customer experience

Number Chain by SZY

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 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

Number Chain by SZY

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

DropNumber

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

Questions

Is Number Chain by SZY free?
Number Chain by SZY 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, Number Chain by SZY or DropNumber?
DropNumber is rated higher. Number Chain by SZY averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while DropNumber averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.
Do Number Chain by SZY or DropNumber have ads?
Both Number Chain by SZY and DropNumber show ads.
Which is updated more often, Number Chain by SZY or DropNumber?
Number Chain by SZY ships an update every 4 months, and DropNumber every 3 months. Most recently, Number Chain by SZY was updated on October 29, 2026 and DropNumber on October 24, 2026.

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