Comparison

Drop Thee Ball vs Bloopy Ball

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

Head to head
About

Drop Thee Ball

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Guide a ball through a maze of platforms and trampolines to reach the goal. With each move, you’ll need to switch worlds at the right moment to create a safe path forward. Timing, precision, and quick thinking are the keys to dropping the ball into the goal! Created by John Bauer and Peter Brumbach for 2D Game Design at Grove City College

About

Bloopy Ball

An addictive puzzle game where you aim and launch balls to clear pegs. Utilize explosive power-ups and master dozens of crafted levels with satisfying physics. Design your own challenges with the built-in level editor.

Highlights
  • Intuitive one-touch controls
  • Multiple power-ups
  • Dozens of crafted levels
  • Built-in level editor
  • Offline play
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Aim, launch, and watch the magic unfold! Bloopy is an addictive peg-popping puzzle game where every shot counts. SIMPLE TO PLAY, HARD TO MASTER Drag to aim your ball, release to launch, and clear all the orange pegs to win. Sounds easy? The clever level designs and limited shots will keep you coming back for "just one more try." EXPLOSIVE POWER-UPS Choose your power-up before each level to match your playstyle: - Multiball: Split into multiple balls for maximum peg destruction - Fireball: Blast through pegs without bouncing - Big Ball: Grow larger to hit more pegs at once - Explosive: Trigger chain reactions that clear nearby pegs - And more to unlock as you progress! DOZENS OF CRAFTED LEVELS Progress through carefully designed levels that introduce new challenges and obstacles. From beginner-friendly stages to deviously difficult puzzles, there's always a new challenge waiting. SATISFYING PHYSICS Watch your ball bounce, roll, and ricochet off pegs with realistic physics. Every shot feels different, and lucky bounces can turn a good run into a perfect clear. BUILT-IN LEVEL EDITOR Feeling creative? Design your own levels with the intuitive level editor. Place pegs, add obstacles, test your creation, and challenge yourself with custom puzzles. FEATURES: - Intuitive one-touch controls - Multiple power-ups to unlock and master - Dozens of levels across multiple campaigns - Smooth 60fps gameplay - Relaxing soundtrack - No internet required - play anywhere! Whether you have five minutes or five hours, Bloopy is the perfect game to relax, strategize, and satisfy your puzzle-solving itch. Download now and start popping!

Screenshots

Drop Thee Ball3 screens
Bloopy Ball4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Drop Thee Ball at every 3 weeks against Bloopy Ball's every 3 months. Drop Thee Ball also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Drop Thee Ball ships an update every 3 weeks, Bloopy Ball every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Drop Thee Ball versus Bloopy Ball: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrop Thee BallBloopy Ball
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeter Brumbachrobert dagostino

In-app purchases

None

Drop Thee Ball

No in-app purchases

None

Bloopy Ball

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Drop Thee Ball free?
Drop Thee Ball is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bloopy Ball free?
Bloopy Ball is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Drop Thee Ball or Bloopy Ball have ads?
Neither Drop Thee Ball nor Bloopy Ball shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Drop Thee Ball or Bloopy Ball?
Drop Thee Ball ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bloopy Ball every 3 months. Most recently, Drop Thee Ball was updated on October 28, 2026 and Bloopy Ball on October 31, 2026.

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