# Bricks Ball Journey vs Drop Jelly

Bricks Ball Journey and Drop Jelly both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 26% of Bricks Ball Journey's written reviews are positive against 16% of Drop Jelly's. Bricks Ball Journey also leads on ratings volume (31K vs 7.6K) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bricks Ball Journey sells 15 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 — 4.8 for Bricks Ball Journey against 4.6 for Drop Jelly. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31K and 7.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 26% of Bricks Ball Journey's written reviews are positive against 16% of Drop Jelly's.

Bricks Ball Journey ships an update every 2 weeks, Drop Jelly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bricks Ball Journey | Drop Jelly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bricks-ball-journey/id6463713496/reviews)** | [4.6 (7.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drop-jelly/id6476603587/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **31K** | 7.6K |
| Positive reviews | **26.1% of reviews** | 15.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 449 MB | 425 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [POSEIDON TECHNOLOGY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467502071) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### Bricks Ball Journey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bricks-ball-journey/id6463713496)

Engage in a classic brick-breaking adventure with over 9000 levels and a new story mode. Aim, shoot, and break bricks to complete targets without letting them reach the bottom. Unlock new landscapes, themes, and customize your game experience.

**Highlights:** Classic brick-breaking gameplay, Adventure Mode with story, Over 9000 levels, Hundreds of skill balls and blocks, Offline play supported, Multiplayer mode, Unlockable landscapes and themes

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Holiday Pack D | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bonus Bank A | $2.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Pack K | $2.99 | one-time |
| 560 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADS | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Daily Deal | $9.99 | one-time |
| Journey Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Pack F | $14.99 | one-time |
| 2250 Coins | $17.99 | one-time |
| Daily Travel | $19.99 | one-time |
| Discovery Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Pack G | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Satisfying, colorful graphics
- 🕹️ Challenging levels that build in difficulty
- 🕰️ Relaxing and mindless experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Unclear mechanics and lack of instructions
- 🔁 Repetitive and monotonous after a while
- 🔋 Lives/hearts don't regenerate as expected
- 🛑 Levels become nearly impossible without paying
- 📺 Excessive and intrusive advertisements

**Reported bugs**

- Level 32 not registering as completed
- Bricks not breaking even after hitting zero
- Incorrect ball trajectory shown by the game
- Game freezing or crashing on certain levels

**Requested features**

- More detailed tutorial or help section
- Ability to skip or disable ads for a fee
- Lives/hearts that regenerate more reliably
- Clearer indication of how to progress through levels


### 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 Bricks Ball Journey free?

Bricks Ball Journey 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, Bricks Ball Journey or Drop Jelly?

Bricks Ball Journey is rated higher. Bricks Ball Journey averages 4.8 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Drop Jelly averages 4.6 from 7.6K ratings.

### Do Bricks Ball Journey or Drop Jelly have ads?

Both Bricks Ball Journey and Drop Jelly show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bricks Ball Journey or Drop Jelly?

Bricks Ball Journey ships an update every 2 weeks, and Drop Jelly weekly. Most recently, Bricks Ball Journey was updated on November 1, 2026 and Drop Jelly on October 31, 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.*