# Beads Popper vs Puzzle Drop Master

The clearest difference is rating: Puzzle Drop Master at 4.6 against Beads Popper's 3.7. Puzzle Drop Master also leads on ratings volume (378 vs 6) and update cadence (daily vs weekly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Beads Popper sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Puzzle Drop Master sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Puzzle Drop Master holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Puzzle Drop Master has 378 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Beads Popper ships an update weekly, Puzzle Drop Master daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beads Popper | Puzzle Drop Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beads-popper/id6752854228/reviews) | **[4.6 (378 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-drop-master/id6762814588/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **378** |
| Positive reviews | — | 21.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 300 MB | 232 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mild Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1785143052) | [FUNFINITY PTE. LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637603996) |

## What reviewers say

### Beads Popper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beads-popper/id6752854228)

Engage in a satisfying puzzle experience by launching blades in the correct sequence to shatter colorful beads. Strategize your moves to clear the board, offering simple one-tap gameplay with challenging levels.

**Highlights:** One-tap gameplay, Strategic blade order, Satisfying bead popping, Challenging levels, Colorful visuals

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1K Gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Forever | $7.99 | one-time |
| 5K Gold | $7.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| 10K Gold | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| 25K Gold | $29.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Bundle | $34.99 | one-time |
| 50K Gold | $49.99 | one-time |
| 100K Gold | $99.99 | one-time |


### Puzzle Drop Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-drop-master/id6762814588)

Guide falling pixels into their designated baskets by strategically moving a hole. Match colors and avoid overflow to succeed in this visually engaging puzzle game. Master the flow and keep colors organized for satisfying combos.

**Highlights:** Catch falling pixels, Guide pixels into baskets, Match colors, Avoid basket overflow, Strategic planning, Smooth animations, Playful visuals

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lil Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pile Of Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Quick Boost | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| Heap Of Coins | $13.99 | one-time |
| Master Offer | $15.99 | one-time |
| Infinity Offer | $29.99 | one-time |
| Small Bag Of Coins | $34.99 | one-time |
| Big Bag Of Coins | $55.99 | one-time |
| Chest Of Coins | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beads Popper free?

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

### Is Puzzle Drop Master free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Beads Popper or Puzzle Drop Master?

Puzzle Drop Master is rated higher. Beads Popper averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Puzzle Drop Master averages 4.6 from 378 ratings.

### Do Beads Popper or Puzzle Drop Master have ads?

Both Beads Popper and Puzzle Drop Master show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Beads Popper or Puzzle Drop Master?

Beads Popper ships an update weekly, and Puzzle Drop Master daily. Most recently, Beads Popper was updated on October 24, 2026 and Puzzle Drop Master on October 31, 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.*