# Beach Games vs Drop Wizard

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Drop Wizard at none against Beach Games's 4. Drop Wizard also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3). Beach Games's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months) and chart position (#181 vs unranked). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Beach Games costs $0.99 and Drop Wizard $2.99 up front. Beach Games sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Drop Wizard asks for nothing beyond the download.

Drop Wizard holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 18 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Beach Games's written reviews are positive against 68% of Drop Wizard's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Beach Games ships an update every 2 months, Drop Wizard every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beach Games | Drop Wizard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beach-games/id668551961/reviews) | **[4.6 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drop-wizard/id834955398/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **18** |
| Positive reviews | **74.5% of reviews** | 67.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#181** | — |
| Size | 9 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Donut Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/310068844) | [Gionathan Pesaresi](https://appshunter.io/developer/774933633) |

## What reviewers say

### Beach Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beach-games/id668551961)

**Currently charting:** #181 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

Experience fast-paced, fun sports challenges on the beach. Master five distinct activities, compete with friends, and track your overall progress with a summarized total score.

**Highlights:** Five distinct beach sports, Challenge friends, Beat personal records, Total score tracking, Game Center support, Universal app support

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifesavers 5 pack - Small | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lifesavers 20 pack - Medium | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lifesavers 50 pack - Large | $5.99 | one-time |
| Lifesavers 100 pack - Super Saver | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Great value for money
- 👍 Variety of mini-games
- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
- 👍 Nostalgic feel

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Inconsistent/poor controls
- 👎 Some games uninspiring/unplayable
- 👎 Can become boring quickly
- 👎 Lacks depth
- 👎 Not worth the price for some

**Reported bugs**

- Controls are inconsistent
- Game pauses constantly
- Water ski controls are frustrating
- Frisbee throwing controls are ghastly
- Flying disc game lacks power/angle gauge

**Requested features**

- More games to be added
- Half pipe for skateboarding
- More like Cat Physics


### Drop Wizard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drop-wizard/id834955398)

Embark on an old-school arcade adventure as a wizard battling an evil warlock to rescue a friend. Clear over 60 levels, collect power-ups, and master combos in this action-packed quest.

**Highlights:** Original gameplay and controls, Over 60 stages, Vivid pixel art, 16-bit soundtrack, Epic boss battles, Secret game modes

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Cute characters and visuals
- 🎶 Catchy retro-style music
- 🕹️ Unique and challenging gameplay
- 💰 Good value for the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎮 Frustrating controls and auto-run mechanic
- 🔁 Repetitive and limited level design
- 🕹️ Difficulty spike towards the end
- 🕰️ Short overall length

**Reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues on newer devices
- Occasional crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- More levels and worlds
- Customizable controls
- Difficulty settings
- Icloud/save game support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beach Games free?

Beach Games costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Drop Wizard free?

Drop Wizard costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Beach Games or Drop Wizard?

Drop Wizard is rated higher. Beach Games averages 4.3 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Drop Wizard averages 4.6 from 18 ratings.

### Do Beach Games or Drop Wizard have ads?

Neither Beach Games nor Drop Wizard shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Beach Games or Drop Wizard?

Beach Games ships an update every 2 months, and Drop Wizard every 7 months. Most recently, Beach Games was updated on October 15, 2026 and Drop Wizard on October 6, 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.*