# Vandal vs Dropkickd

The clearest difference is rating: Vandal at 5.0 against Dropkickd's 4.3. Vandal also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). Dropkickd's advantage is ratings volume (47 vs 15). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dropkickd sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Vandal asks for nothing beyond the download.

Vandal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 47 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 4, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vandal | Dropkickd |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vandal-local-search/id6445827608/reviews)** | [4.3 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropkickd/id6744550775/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **47** |
| Positive reviews | — | 81.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Vandal Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674047190) | [Dropkickd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808129499) |

## What reviewers say

### Vandal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vandal-local-search/id6445827608)

Discover and describe local places using user-generated tags instead of traditional reviews.  Shape community culture by creating and upvoting unique tags, influencing others, and potentially monetizing your tag ownership.

**Highlights:** User-generated tags for places, Tag ownership and follower system, Community-driven content curation, Potential tag marketplace for businesses, Leaderboards for user influence, Tag meetup and RSVP features

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dropkickd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropkickd/id6744550775)

Connect with fellow wrestling enthusiasts on a dedicated social platform. Rate, review, and create lists of matches and events. Discover trending content and engage in discussions within a passionate community.

**Highlights:** Rate and review events and matches, Create custom match and event lists, Explore trending wrestling content, Follow other fans and join discussions, Discover wrestling history

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dropkickd Pro (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Dropkickd Patron (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Dropkickd Pro | $14.99 | per year |
| Dropkickd Patron | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Brilliant app
- 👍 Great app for wrestling fans
- 👍 Fantastic execution
- 👍 Super useful for wrestling fans

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes
- ⚠️ Lack of older wrestling content
- 🔍 Missing some features (e.g. rating display, sorting)

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Crashes when writing long reviews

**Requested features**

- Add ability to rate matches in 0.25 and 0.75 increments
- Add more archival/classic wrestling content (e.g. Mid-South, AWA, AJPW)
- Add ability to sort events by year or oldest to newest
- Add streaming options for each event
- Improve readability of individual matches


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vandal free?

Vandal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dropkickd free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Vandal or Dropkickd?

Vandal is rated higher. Vandal averages 5.0 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Dropkickd averages 4.3 from 47 ratings.

### Do Vandal or Dropkickd have ads?

Dropkickd shows ads; Vandal does not.

### Which is updated more often, Vandal or Dropkickd?

Vandal ships an update monthly, and Dropkickd monthly. Most recently, Vandal was updated on August 4, 2026 and Dropkickd on September 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.*