Death Drop vs Hellrider
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Death Drop
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.
- High-speed skydiving
- Hidden object finding
- Object smashing
- Coin collection
- Map unlocking
- Adrenaline boosts
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Helmet: CHECK! Jumpsuit: CHECK! Parachute...ummm WOOPS! Find hidden objects, complete missions, by slamming into them at ridiculous speeds! This ain't no wussy stuntman's gig. It's the "Where's Waldo" of extreme sports. Strap on your gear and take an adrenaline-pumped sky dive. Zoom toward the ground at 125 mph, using your eagle eyes to hunt for targets scattered across the map. Zero in, then SLAM into your target to win coins and unlock new maps. Unless you miss...SPLAT!!! Smash all the targets: * Ice cream trucks * Park benches * Fire hydrants * Tree branches Go for a mega bonus, and crush the ever-elusive Gnome (one on every map)! Feel the need for that extra rush? Grab some adrenaline boosts: dive even faster and smash even harder. Reminiscent of the crazy stuntmen of yesteryear, Death Drop is the most extreme scavenger hunt you'll ever play!
Hellrider
Embark on an action-packed adventure as a fearless warrior battling escaping skeletons. Navigate treacherous traps, defeat formidable bosses, and challenge your friends in this one-touch arcade game.
- One-touch gameplay
- Battle escaping skeletons
- Avoid lethal traps
- Destroy agile bosses
- Compete with friends
- 5 incredible zones
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The skeletons decided that they can leave the underground world. But it won't happen! Brave and uncompromising Hellrider will teach the fugitives! Throw down the skeletons, avoid the lethal traps, destroy the agile bosses and compete with your friends! Features: - Simple and pleasant to play by one touch! - 5 incredible zones filled with dangerous traps! - Dizzying twists! Independent reviews: "When I grow up, I want to be brave as Hellrider!" (A child in a sandbox) "Oh my God, this is the best I've ever seen!" (Some random guy)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hellrider at none against Death Drop's 10. Hellrider also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.3 vs 3.9). On price, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Death Drop sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Hellrider asks for nothing beyond the download.
Hellrider holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 53 and 38 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Death Drop's written reviews are positive against 83% of Hellrider's.
Death Drop ships an update every 3 months, Hellrider every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Death Drop | Hellrider |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (53 ratings) | 4.3 (38 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 57.0% of reviews | 82.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 53 — better | 38 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 6.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 186 MB | 95 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Fluik | Andrey Chernyshov |
Customer experience
Death Drop
Hellrider
Bugs and requests
Death Drop
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Hellrider
Reported bugs
9 issues- Tap input not registering on iPad and some devices
- Black screen appearing after video ads
- Game crashes on 4th generation devices
- Significant lag on older hardware
- Orientation randomly changes between games
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- Spelling errors in game text (Direction misspelled as Derection)
- Ad pop-ups appearing mid-game causing unexpected deaths
- Unresponsive controls requiring excessive tapping
- Game veering off-screen without player input
Requested features
14 requests- Different bike types with varying speed and handling attributes
- Bike customization with stickers and designs
- Achievement/badge system
- Pause menu option
- Multiple boss types and patterns
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- Reward system for collected skeletons
- Character/rider customization options
- Different death animations (lava, explosions, etc.)
- Ability to pick up multiple hearts simultaneously
- Shop system with in-game currency
- Progression/leveling system
- Option to remove ads via paid IAP
- Ability to choose game orientation preference
- More diverse obstacles and environments
In-app purchases
Death Drop
- Small Coin Pack$0.99
- Unlock Squash Farm$0.99
- Amusement Park$0.99
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- Mashville Night$0.99
- Amusement Park Night$0.99
- Squash Farm Night$0.99
- Unlock Splatopolis$0.99
- Starter Bundle$1.99
- Medium Coin Pack$2.99
- Large Coin Pack$4.99
Hellrider
No in-app purchases
