Comparison

Tic! vs Pearl drop

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Tic!

A unique game that uses only haptic feedback for immersive gameplay, allowing you to play discreetly anytime, anywhere. Recreate rhythmic vibrations by tapping your screen.

Highlights
  • Haptic feedback gameplay
  • Screen-free gaming
  • Playable anywhere discreetly
  • Accessible for all
  • Eye strain relief
  • iPhone and Apple Watch support
Features
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Feeling bored but can't use your phone? Need a screen-free way to pass the time? Tic! has you covered! WHAT IS TIC? Tic! is a unique game with no sounds or visuals. Tic! uses haptic feedback (the vibrations your phone makes when you make a purchase, or long press an app on your home screen) in order to provide interactive, immersive gameplay! Just hold your phone in your hand, and tap away! HOW DOES TIC WORK? When you start, you'll feel a rhythm of 5 to 8 “Tics” (haptic vibrations). Your goal is to recreate the rhythm by tapping it anywhere on the screen. If your timing of your taps is close enough to the original, you win! If not, Tic! will replay the rhythm for you to try again. It sounds simple, but getting the timing just right is a fun challenge! Tic's Best Features: ANYTIME: Unlike fidget toys and stress balls, Tic! is with you all the time, ready to help out whenever you're bored! ANYWHERE: You can play Tic! anywhere without zoning out of your surroundings! (ex: in a movie theater, during a meeting, etc.) ANYONE: Almost anyone can play Tic!, even those who are sick or have certain disabilities. Tic includes accessibility support to make sure it's game fun for everyone! EYE STRAIN: Tic! offers a less stimulating alternative to social media and other games, perfect for when you want to give your eyes a break! WATCH: Your purchase includes Tic! for both iPhone and Apple Watch. The game is optimized for both versions, taking into account their differences in size and hardware. HAVE A QUESTION? We would love to hear it! Please reach out to us at freestyle.feedback@gmail.com (One more thing. We have added accessibility support within Tic!, but if there is anything else we can do to make the app even more accessible please let us know by reaching out at freestyle.feedback@gmail.com or by telling us in a review. Thank you!)

About

Pearl drop

Features
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Pearl Drop is a fun and addictive arcade game where timing is everything. Drop pearls into moving shells, dodge dangerous sharks, collect bonus pearls, and chase your highest score. Think it’s easy? Challenge yourself, your friends, or your family and see who can survive the longest. Watch an ad to earn one extra life and keep your run going!

Screenshots

Tic!4 screens
Pearl drop3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pearl drop at Free against Tic!'s $1.95. Pearl drop also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). Tic!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Pearl drop is free to download; Tic! costs $1.95 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tic! ships an update fortnightly, Pearl drop every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Tic! versus Pearl drop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTic!Pearl drop
Price$1.95Free — better
Rating4.7 (40 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings40 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRohan SachdevaHasna Bounda

Bugs and requests

Tic!

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Grey blob instead of black screen
  • Installation error on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More game modes and settings
  • Ability to disable bottom screen bar
  • Customizable haptic feedback
  • Category change to Entertainment

Pearl drop

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Tic!

No in-app purchases

None

Pearl drop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tic! free?
Tic! costs $1.95, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pearl drop free?
Pearl drop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tic! or Pearl drop have ads?
Pearl drop shows ads; Tic! does not.
Which is updated more often, Tic! or Pearl drop?
Tic! ships an update fortnightly, and Pearl drop every 4 days. Most recently, Tic! was updated on October 8, 2026 and Pearl drop on October 1, 2026.

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