# Underwatermelon vs Drop the Cat

The clearest difference is ads: Underwatermelon at none against Drop the Cat's shown. Underwatermelon also leads on review sentiment (53% vs 29%). Drop the Cat's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and chart position (#93 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Underwatermelon sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month and Drop the Cat sells 16 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 — 4.6 for Underwatermelon against 4.6 for Drop the Cat. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9.1K and 25K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of Underwatermelon's written reviews are positive against 29% of Drop the Cat's.

Underwatermelon ships an update every 3 months, Drop the Cat weekly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Underwatermelon | Drop the Cat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (9.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/underwatermelon-fruit-merge/id6740869246/reviews)** | [4.6 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drop-the-cat/id6749132002/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9.1K | **25K** |
| Positive reviews | **53.4% of reviews** | 29.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#93** |
| Size | 282 MB | 539 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Netflix, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/363590054) | [ACTIONFIT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516168822) |

## What reviewers say

### Underwatermelon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/underwatermelon-fruit-merge/id6740869246)

A relaxing physics-based puzzle game where you match and merge cute fruits to create combos and eventually unlock melons. Aim to achieve high scores and unlock rewards in this soothing undersea adventure.

**Highlights:** Match and merge cute fruits, Create chain-reaction combos, Unlock melons, Physics-based gameplay, Relaxing undersea theme, Unlock rewards and high scores

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Netflix Standard Plan | $19.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable and relaxing gameplay
- 🎨 Cute and appealing visuals
- 💰 Free with Netflix subscription

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Difficult to progress past certain levels
- 🔄 No checkpoints or progress saving
- 🔀 Fruit transformation animations disrupt gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Watermelon fruit piling issues at gate transitions
- Inconsistent fruit combining behavior

**Requested features**

- Checkpoint system to save progress
- Adjustable difficulty levels
- Improved fruit transformation mechanics


### Drop the Cat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drop-the-cat/id6749132002)

**Currently charting:** #93 Top Grossing · Casual, #93 Top Grossing · Puzzle (US App Store)

Slide blocks to guide colorful cats into matching colored holes in this logic puzzle adventure. It offers a relaxing yet stimulating experience with increasing challenges and strategic gameplay. Enjoy this brain-training game offline, anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Block sliding mechanics, Color matching puzzles, Logic and strategy challenges, Offline play supported, Cute cat visuals, Increasing difficulty

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Travel Deal 01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Endless Reward Basic 01 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.59 | one-time |
| Fail Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tiger Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Basic Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Hard Level Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer 02 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Golden Ticket | $9.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer 03 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and cute game
- 🚀 Challenging puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Frustrating time limits
- 💰 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Game-breaking bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Levels with unachievable solutions
- Ad-related issues (not registering views, glitches)
- Compatibility problems on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Option to play without time limits
- More accessibility features
- Improved save/progress system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Underwatermelon free?

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

### Is Drop the Cat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Underwatermelon or Drop the Cat?

Underwatermelon is rated higher. Underwatermelon averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9.1K ratings, while Drop the Cat averages 4.6 from 25K ratings.

### Do Underwatermelon or Drop the Cat have ads?

Drop the Cat shows ads; Underwatermelon does not.

### Which is updated more often, Underwatermelon or Drop the Cat?

Underwatermelon ships an update every 3 months, and Drop the Cat weekly. Most recently, Underwatermelon was updated on November 1, 2026 and Drop the Cat on November 1, 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.*