# Drop Dudes vs String Slash

The clearest difference is review sentiment: String Slash at 100% against Drop Dudes's 0%. String Slash also leads on rating (4.3 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (156 vs 3). Drop Dudes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. String Slash sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Drop Dudes asks for nothing beyond the download.

String Slash holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: String Slash has 156 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Drop Dudes's written reviews are positive against 100% of String Slash's.

Drop Dudes ships an update monthly, String Slash every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drop Dudes | String Slash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drop-dudes/id6749896339/reviews) | **[4.3 (156 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/string-slash-epic-smash/id6755753659/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **156** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 194 MB | 165 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Trendy Buy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573706830) | [Daraz Bridge](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609611880) |

## What reviewers say

### Drop Dudes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drop-dudes/id6749896339)

Launch ragdoll characters from heights and witness their chaotic descents. Smash through obstacles and experience hilarious physics-based destruction. It's a simple yet endlessly amusing game of falling.

**Highlights:** Ragdoll physics simulation, Obstacle destruction, Hilarious falling animations, Simple tap-to-launch gameplay, Goofy ragdoll characters

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### String Slash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/string-slash-epic-smash/id6755753659)

A fast-paced game where precise timing is key to success. Cut ropes to drop balls and smash enemies, with instant failure for incorrect cuts. Enjoy satisfying action and increasingly clever levels perfect for quick play sessions.

**Highlights:** Precise rope cutting mechanics, Smash enemies with falling balls, Instant failure for wrong cuts, Clever and challenging level designs, Satisfying smash sound effects, Bright and varied environments

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Removes Forced Ads. | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Modes and Remove Ads. | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drop Dudes free?

Drop Dudes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is String Slash free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Drop Dudes or String Slash?

String Slash is rated higher. Drop Dudes averages 1.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while String Slash averages 4.3 from 156 ratings.

### Do Drop Dudes or String Slash have ads?

Both Drop Dudes and String Slash show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Drop Dudes or String Slash?

Drop Dudes ships an update monthly, and String Slash every 3 weeks. Most recently, Drop Dudes was updated on October 7, 2026 and String Slash on October 21, 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.*