# Doofus Drop vs Neon Primitive

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Neon Primitive at 100% against Doofus Drop's 73%. Neon Primitive also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Doofus Drop's advantage is ratings volume (7.2K vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Doofus Drop sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Neon Primitive sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Neon Primitive holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Doofus Drop has 7.2K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Doofus Drop's written reviews are positive against 100% of Neon Primitive's.

Doofus Drop ships an update every 9 days, Neon Primitive every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Doofus Drop | Neon Primitive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (7.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doofus-drop/id669715555/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neon-primitive/id6775106344/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.2K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 73.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 349 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Curious Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/309017449) | [Ryan Geidl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871767577) |

## What reviewers say

### Doofus Drop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doofus-drop/id669715555)

Guide a character down a treacherous mountain, using farts to navigate obstacles and collect stars. Upgrade your gear and compete globally for the longest drop. Experience unique art and humor in this addictive game.

**Highlights:** Fart-powered descent, Navigate treacherous hazards, Collect stars for upgrades, Compete globally for best drop, Unlock achievements, Unique art style and humor

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Star Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Star Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tier 1 Star Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Large Star Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tier 2 Star Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Super Star Grinder | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove interstitial ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mega Star Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tier 3 Star Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Star Grinder NOW | $5.99 | one-time |
| Tier 4 Star Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tier 6 Star Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 😂 Hilarious animations and sound effects
- 👍 Simple yet engaging mechanics
- 🎨 Unique and quirky art style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
- 🤯 Frustrating physics and randomness
- 💰 Slow progression without paying
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after certain runs
- Sound issues and repeating audio
- Upgrades and stats not saving properly

**Requested features**

- More levels and maps
- Ability to customize character
- Improved progression system
- Multiplayer or social features


### Neon Primitive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neon-primitive/id6775106344)

Engage in a rapid arcade survival shooter where you dodge shape swarms and enhance your arsenal with each run. Unlock new pilots and permanent upgrades between sessions to achieve better survival times.

**Highlights:** Dodge glowing shape swarms, Collect shards and weapon upgrades, Fight geometric bosses, Permanent Core Research upgrades, Unlock new pilots and banners, Global leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Unlock | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Doofus Drop free?

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

### Is Neon Primitive free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Doofus Drop or Neon Primitive?

Neon Primitive is rated higher. Doofus Drop averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.2K ratings, while Neon Primitive averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Doofus Drop or Neon Primitive have ads?

Both Doofus Drop and Neon Primitive show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Doofus Drop or Neon Primitive?

Doofus Drop ships an update every 9 days, and Neon Primitive every 6 days. Most recently, Doofus Drop was updated on September 26, 2026 and Neon Primitive on September 14, 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.*