# Pencil Loop! vs Puzzle Drop Master

The clearest difference is update cadence: Puzzle Drop Master at daily against Pencil Loop!'s every 10 days. Puzzle Drop Master also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Pencil Loop!'s advantage is review sentiment (41% vs 21%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pencil Loop! sells 10 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Pencil Loop! against 4.6 for Puzzle Drop Master. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 757 and 375 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of Pencil Loop!'s written reviews are positive against 21% of Puzzle Drop Master's.

Pencil Loop! ships an update every 10 days, Puzzle Drop Master daily. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pencil Loop! | Puzzle Drop Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (757 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pencil-loop/id6753226130/reviews)** | [4.6 (375 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-drop-master/id6762814588/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **757** | 375 |
| Positive reviews | **41.4% of reviews** | 21.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 496 MB | 232 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) | [FUNFINITY PTE. LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637603996) |

## What reviewers say

### Pencil Loop!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pencil-loop/id6753226130)

Engage in a relaxing art puzzle game where you guide pencil boxes through a loop to sharpen and color them. Reveal vibrant hidden images step by step with simple logic and satisfying animations. Enjoy hundreds of handcrafted levels for a calming yet addictive experience.

**Highlights:** Sharpen and color pencil boxes, Reveal hidden colorful images, Hundreds of handcrafted levels, Relaxing, no-timer gameplay, Offline play, Simple one-touch controls

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Rescue Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Mini Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Super Offer | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $54.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 6 | $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 Pencil Loop! free?

Pencil Loop! 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, Pencil Loop! or Puzzle Drop Master?

Pencil Loop! is rated higher. Pencil Loop! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 757 ratings, while Puzzle Drop Master averages 4.6 from 375 ratings.

### Do Pencil Loop! or Puzzle Drop Master have ads?

Both Pencil Loop! and Puzzle Drop Master show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pencil Loop! or Puzzle Drop Master?

Pencil Loop! ships an update every 10 days, and Puzzle Drop Master daily. Most recently, Pencil Loop! was updated on October 11, 2026 and Puzzle Drop Master on October 13, 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.*