# Moonsters vs PloppleDrop

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PloppleDrop at none against Moonsters's 17. PloppleDrop also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Moonsters's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (18 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Moonsters sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. PloppleDrop asks for nothing beyond the download.

PloppleDrop holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Moonsters has 18 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Moonsters ships an update every 3 days, PloppleDrop every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Moonsters | PloppleDrop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moonsters-bubble-battles/id6498897765/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ploppledrop/id6781891938/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 204 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Casual Friday](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741940623) | [Adam Drummond](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780233317) |

## What reviewers say

### Moonsters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moonsters-bubble-battles/id6498897765)

Engage in fast-paced arcade puzzle battles against players globally. Match colors, create explosive combos, and utilize unique hero abilities to outscore opponents and climb the leaderboards. Compete in live events and tournaments for exciting rewards.

**Highlights:** PvP bubble battles worldwide, Unique heroes with game-changing powers, Explosive combo chaining, Leagues and leaderboards, Live events and tournaments, Play with friends

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Moonsters Coins 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Moonsters Offer 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Triggered Offer 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Moonsters Home Offer 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Moonsters Offer 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Triggered Offer 1A | $2.99 | one-time |
| Moonsters Coins 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Moonsters Offer 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Moonsters Unlock Offer 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Moonsters Home Offer 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Moonsters Offer 7 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Moonsters Offer 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Moonsters Home Offer 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Moonsters Coins 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Moonsters Home Offer 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Moonsters Coins 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Moonsters Coins 6 | $99.99 | one-time |


### PloppleDrop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ploppledrop/id6781891938)

A cozy physics game where you merge cute monsters by dropping them into a jar. Match identical creatures to create larger, stranger ones and climb the monster ladder. Enjoy a relaxing, no-timer experience with satisfying physics and collectible monsters.

**Highlights:** Drop and merge physics gameplay, Collect 13 unique monsters, Unlock 11 themed worlds, Earn 16 achievements, Daily gifts and bonuses, Offline play supported, No pay-to-win mechanics

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Moonsters free?

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

### Is PloppleDrop free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Moonsters or PloppleDrop?

PloppleDrop is rated higher. Moonsters averages 4.6 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while PloppleDrop averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Moonsters or PloppleDrop have ads?

PloppleDrop shows ads; Moonsters does not.

### Which is updated more often, Moonsters or PloppleDrop?

Moonsters ships an update every 3 days, and PloppleDrop every 2 days. Most recently, Moonsters was updated on October 30, 2026 and PloppleDrop on October 21, 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.*