# Land Builder vs Drop Jelly

Land Builder and Drop Jelly both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 42% of Land Builder's written reviews are positive against 16% of Drop Jelly's. Drop Jelly's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Land Builder sells 18 one-off in-app purchases and Drop Jelly sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Land Builder against 4.6 for Drop Jelly. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22K and 7.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of Land Builder's written reviews are positive against 16% of Drop Jelly's.

Land Builder ships an update monthly, Drop Jelly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Land Builder | Drop Jelly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/land-builder/id6443774303/reviews) | [4.6 (7.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drop-jelly/id6476603587/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 7.6K |
| Positive reviews | **42.0% of reviews** | 15.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 431 MB | 425 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SayGames LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551847165) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### Land Builder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/land-builder/id6443774303)

A relaxing puzzle game where you build your own world piece by piece. Expand your horizons by placing hexagonal tiles, unlocking new structures, and enhancing visual details. Enjoy a meditative experience with soothing visuals and sound.

**Highlights:** Hexagonal tile placement, World expansion, Unlockable structures, Visual enhancements, Undo last move, Zoom in/out

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gems 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| SkipTickets4 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Box of Tickets | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gems2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ad-free Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Best Win Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ability Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| BoostersBundle5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| SkipTickets5 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pack 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| JapanOffer1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gems3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| SkipTickets6 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Gems 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pack 3 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌳 Relaxing and calming gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful and visually appealing
- 🧠 Challenging and engaging puzzles
- 👍 Satisfying city-building experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🚫 Lack of ad-free purchase option
- 🔁 Repetitive level design
- 🔀 Inability to continue progress on completed levels

**Reported bugs**

- Invisible tiles and missing terrain
- Game crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent ad behavior (ads playing despite declining)

**Requested features**

- Sandbox/freeplay mode with no level restrictions
- Option to save and load custom city layouts
- More diverse biome and tile variety
- Ability to toggle ads for a one-time fee


### Drop Jelly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drop-jelly/id6476603587)

An addictive puzzle game where players drop and merge jelly blocks to create higher-level jellies and achieve high scores. Strategize your drops and utilize power-ups to clear the board and overcome challenges in a visually vibrant environment.

**Highlights:** Drop and merge jelly blocks, Endless puzzle challenges, Utilize power-ups, Colorful graphics, Compete for high scores

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mini Coin Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Refill Hearts | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Hearts - 1 Hour | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mini Booster Bundle | $4.49 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pre-Level Booster Offer | $5.49 | one-time |
| Revive Offer | $5.49 | one-time |
| Pre-Level Starter Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Package | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mini Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Jelly Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Small Booster Bundle | $10.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Package | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium Booster Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Big Coin Package | $34.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Colorful and visually appealing
- 💡 Innovative puzzle concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Levels with impossible solutions
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔥 Too many ads
- 🤯 Difficulty spikes too quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes or fails to load
- Inconsistent block behavior
- Daily rewards not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Endless mode without levels
- More rewarding daily bonuses
- Ability to replay previous levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Land Builder free?

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

### Is Drop Jelly free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Land Builder or Drop Jelly?

Land Builder and Drop Jelly are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 22K and 7.6K ratings respectively.

### Do Land Builder or Drop Jelly have ads?

Both Land Builder and Drop Jelly show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Land Builder or Drop Jelly?

Land Builder ships an update monthly, and Drop Jelly weekly. Most recently, Land Builder was updated on October 19, 2026 and Drop Jelly on October 18, 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.*