Comparison

DropGrid vs Kingdom Ascension

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

Head to head
About

DropGrid

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Make room for your next move. Drag shapes onto an 8×8 board, complete rows and columns, and build combos in DropGrid. Choose Classic for a high-score run, Zen for a calmer pace, Daily Challenge for a fresh board, or Blitz for a 90-second race. Plan around the shapes in your tray. Rotate, swap or undo with available power-ups. Track your progress and compete with Game Center. Core gameplay works offline; online services require a connection. Optional DropGrid Plus removes ads and includes monthly revive credits. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Kingdom Ascension

Embark on a dark Norse epic in a vast open world MMORPG. Choose from diverse classes, engage in challenging PVE and PVP battles, and explore breathtaking landscapes with next-gen graphics. Forge alliances and conquer territories in this immersive online adventure.

Highlights
  • Vast open world exploration
  • Diverse character classes
  • Next-gen graphics and audio
  • Massively multiplayer online gameplay
  • Guild and territory warfare
  • Deep PVE challenges
  • Factional PVP battles
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This is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game set in a vast open world, where lords, warriors, and the undead vie for supremacy within the ancient realms of Norse mythology. Explore a vast seamless open world filled with snow-capped Nordic mountains, ancient enchanted forests, mysterious divine kingdoms, and forgotten dungeons. Witness dynamic weather changes and immersive day-night cycles that bring every corner of the northern wilderness to life. Roam freely across breathtaking landscapes, uncover long-lost ancient secrets, and track down mythical creatures hidden deep within the realms. ----Game Features---- Diverse Classes & Free Combat Styles Classic Diablo-style classes: Holy Warrior, Demon Hunter, Wizard, Soul Reaper, Dragoon Each class has clearly defined roles: Tank, Controller, DPS, and Healer, suitable for both PVE and PVP Next-Gen Graphics & Top-Tier Mobile Audiovisual Experience High-specification 3D rendering + dynamic lighting and shadows present epic battlefields and divine realms Seamless open world map, free climbing and flying, exploration without loading Massive Multiplayer Online & Hardcore Social and Warfare Guild gatherings, cross-server team battles, territory conquest, fortress sieges and defenses Team dungeons, world boss hunts, fight alongside players worldwide ----Core Gameplay---- Deep PVE Challenges Main storyline + mythological side quests + Valhalla Trials World bosses spawn periodically, server-wide competition for first kills and rare drops PVP Factional Battles Open World PK battles, arena rankings Guild wars, fortress conquest, resource plundering When the gods fall and twilight descends, only the brave can reshape the realm. Join this dark Norse epic, fight alongside players worldwide, and write your own legend. Download the game now and embark on your adventure!

Screenshots

DropGrid4 screens
Kingdom Ascension4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Kingdom Ascension at none against DropGrid's shown. Kingdom Ascension also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence 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. DropGrid sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and Kingdom Ascension sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DropGrid ships an update every 10 days, Kingdom Ascension every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
DropGrid versus Kingdom Ascension: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDropGridKingdom Ascension
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.8 (4 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB1.4 GB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperYAKUP UMIT KARTALAnh Tuan Chu

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DropGrid

Subscriptions1
  • DropGrid Plus7 Days trial$1.991 Month
10 purchases

Kingdom Ascension

One-time10
  • 60 Diamonds$0.99
  • $2.99 Value pack$2.99
  • $4.99 Value pack$4.99
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  • $9.99 Value pack$9.99
  • 1280 Diamonds$19.99
  • $19.99 Value pack$19.99
  • $29.99 Value pack$29.99
  • $49.99 Value pack$49.99
  • 6480 Diamonds$99.99
  • $99.99 Value pack$99.99

Questions

Is DropGrid free?
DropGrid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kingdom Ascension free?
Kingdom Ascension is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DropGrid or Kingdom Ascension have ads?
DropGrid shows ads; Kingdom Ascension does not.
Which is updated more often, DropGrid or Kingdom Ascension?
DropGrid ships an update every 10 days, and Kingdom Ascension every 5 days. Most recently, DropGrid was updated on November 9, 2026 and Kingdom Ascension on November 5, 2026.

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