Comparison

Kumome vs DropGrid

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

Head to head
About

Kumome

Engage in strategic board-and-card gameplay solo or with friends. Conquer puzzles, build decks, and battle through five kingdoms with unique heroes. Discover hidden treasures and enjoy a rich narrative with an original soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Single-player campaign with 200+ levels
  • 6 unique playable heroes
  • Customizable hero outfits
  • PvP and Co-op modes
  • Deck-building battles
  • Handwritten narrative
  • Original soundtrack
Features
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Strategy, manipulation, or pure luck—how will you claim victory in Kumome? Kumome is a thrilling board-and-card game you can play solo or with friends. Our small but passionate team has poured our hearts into creating a game we love, and we hope you’ll love it too. Embark on a journey across five kingdoms, conquer over 200 head-scratching puzzles, and put your skills to the test. Whether you’re facing off against friends in PvP battles or teaming up in Co-op mode, Kumome offers a fun game for all types of gamers. What’s in this edition? • A gripping single-player campaign with over 200 levels • 6 unique playable heroes inspired by myths and legends • Customizable outfits and color palettes to make your hero your own • Hidden treasures waiting to be discovered • PvP and Co-op modes, playable now with more updates on the way • Deck-building battles with new cards added regularly • A handwritten narrative full of twists and surprises • An original soundtrack created just for Kumome • Access to the Kumome Community on Discord Join us, save the world of Kumome, and see if you have what it takes to reign supreme.

About

DropGrid

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Make room for your next move. Drag shapes onto an 8×8 board, complete rows and columns, and build combos in DropGrid. Choose Classic for a high-score run, Zen for a calmer pace, Daily Challenge for a fresh board, or Blitz for a 90-second race. Plan around the shapes in your tray. Rotate, swap or undo with available power-ups. Track your progress and compete with Game Center. Core gameplay works offline; online services require a connection. Optional DropGrid Plus removes ads and includes monthly revive credits. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Kumome4 screens
DropGrid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Kumome at none against DropGrid's shown. DropGrid's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Kumome sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and DropGrid sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kumome ships an update every 4 months, DropGrid every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Kumome versus DropGrid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKumomeDropGrid
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size155 MB29 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperYannis BenattiaYAKUP UMIT KARTAL

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Kumome

One-time4
  • Rewinds Bundle$0.99
  • Defender bundle$1.99
  • Ravager Bundle$3.99
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  • Retribution Bundle$5.99
1 purchases

DropGrid

Subscriptions1
  • DropGrid Plus7 Days trial$1.991 Month

Questions

Is Kumome free?
Kumome is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DropGrid free?
DropGrid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Kumome or DropGrid have ads?
DropGrid shows ads; Kumome does not.
Which is updated more often, Kumome or DropGrid?
Kumome ships an update every 4 months, and DropGrid every 10 days. Most recently, Kumome was updated on October 11, 2026 and DropGrid on October 10, 2026.

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