# Last Echo vs Drop Zone

The clearest difference is ads: Last Echo at none against Drop Zone's shown. Last Echo also leads on chart position (#71 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Drop Zone's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Last Echo sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Drop Zone sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Last Echo ships an update every 3 weeks, Drop Zone daily. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Last Echo | Drop Zone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/last-echo/id6756775576/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 28.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#71** | — |
| Size | 961 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [9z Games(HK)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1605575568) | [Phill Shaw](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713611036) |

## What reviewers say

### Last Echo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/last-echo/id6756775576)

**Currently charting:** #71 Top Free · Strategy, #134 Top Grossing · Strategy, #174 Top Grossing · Casual (US App Store)

Rebuild a shattered kingdom by solving block-sliding puzzles and engaging in strategic combat. Command your forces with one hand, orchestrating chain reactions and assembling elite commanders to achieve victory. Expand your influence through kingdom growth and strategic alliances.

**Highlights:** Block-sliding puzzle combat, One-handed strategic command, Chain reaction mechanics, Kingdom expansion, Strategic pacts, Hundreds of scenarios

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Giftbag1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Giftbag2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Giftbag3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Giftbag4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Giftbag5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Giftbag6 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Giftbag7 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Giftbag8 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Giftbag9 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Giftbag10 | $99.99 | one-time |


### Drop Zone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drop-zone-beat-brad/id6779618675)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Last Echo free?

Last Echo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Drop Zone free?

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

### Do Last Echo or Drop Zone have ads?

Drop Zone shows ads; Last Echo does not.

### Which is updated more often, Last Echo or Drop Zone?

Last Echo ships an update every 3 weeks, and Drop Zone daily. Most recently, Last Echo was updated on October 21, 2026 and Drop Zone on October 6, 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.*