# Death Drop vs Cognizer

The clearest difference is rating: Cognizer at 4.4 against Death Drop's 3.9. Cognizer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Death Drop's advantage is ratings volume (53 vs 5) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Death Drop sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Cognizer sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cognizer holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Death Drop has 53 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Death Drop's written reviews are positive against 80% of Cognizer's.

Death Drop ships an update every 3 months, Cognizer every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Death Drop | Cognizer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/death-drop/id638947185/reviews) | **[4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cognizer/id1088717471/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **53** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 57.0% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 186 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fluik](https://appshunter.io/developer/341885018) | [Ethan W Larson](https://appshunter.io/developer/940993305) |

## What reviewers say

### Death Drop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/death-drop/id638947185)

Engage in an extreme scavenger hunt by skydiving at high speeds to find and smash hidden objects. Earn coins, unlock new maps, and complete missions by accurately targeting items scattered across the landscape. Experience an adrenaline-pumping adventure with a unique blend of extreme sports and hidden object gameplay.

**Highlights:** High-speed skydiving, Hidden object finding, Object smashing, Coin collection, Map unlocking, Adrenaline boosts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Squash Farm | $0.99 | one-time |
| Amusement Park | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mashville Night | $0.99 | one-time |
| Amusement Park Night | $0.99 | one-time |
| Squash Farm Night | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Splatopolis | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |


### Cognizer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cognizer/id1088717471)

Engage your mind with a unique puzzle game featuring symbols and colors. Choose from various modes, including timed challenges and a relaxed, limitless option. Enjoy immersive ambient sounds and accessibility features for all players.

**Highlights:** Unique brain-challenge with symbols and colors, Modes with and without time limits, Ambient sounds by Ohrwert, Colorblindness options, Standard, Speed, and Zen gameplay modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tier 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tier 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tier 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tier 6 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Tier 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tier 20 | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Death Drop free?

Death Drop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cognizer free?

Cognizer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Death Drop or Cognizer?

Cognizer is rated higher. Death Drop averages 3.9 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while Cognizer averages 4.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do Death Drop or Cognizer have ads?

Death Drop shows ads; Cognizer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Death Drop or Cognizer?

Death Drop ships an update every 3 months, and Cognizer every 6 months. Most recently, Death Drop was updated on October 21, 2026 and Cognizer on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*