Comparison

Dropbound vs Oasis

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

Head to head
About

Dropbound

Features
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Set the switches. Tap to drop. Rescue every critter. Dropbound is a ball drop puzzle played in glass pipes. A ball rides the rail across the top. The pipes below twist over and under each other, and each one ends at a trapped critter, at the gold cup, or nowhere. Trace the route, flip the switches, then drop the ball in. One ball frees one critter. Free them all before your balls run out. HOW TO PLAY - Tap a switch to choose where the pipe sends the ball - Tap anywhere else to drop - Land the gold cup and you keep the ball - Miss the pipes, or ride into a corked one, and the ball is spent NO LUCK Nothing on the board is random. A route you have traced is a route you can trust. The puzzle is reading the tangle. The skill is timing the drop. 300 BOARDS One switch on board 1. Three ways in and seven ways out later on. From board 11, blocked pipes: two routes to the same critter, and a cork in one of them. From board 31, teleports: down a hole and out of a pipe the rail can't reach. THREE STARS Every board has three to earn: clear it, clear it on the first try, and waste no ball. DAILY BOARD One new board a day, the same for every player. One try. Keep your streak and share your result. CRITTERS, MISSIONS AND BALLS Six species to rescue and collect, and golden ones from board 6. Three missions at a time: finish the set to level up and earn a new ball. NO LIVES Out of balls? Try again straight away. Coins are earned by clearing boards and buy an extra ball when you want one. No accounts. Plays offline. Anonymous analytics you can switch off. Download Dropbound and rescue your first critter today.

About

Oasis

This minimalist block puzzle game offers a calming experience focused on flow state and tactile satisfaction. It features a unique predictive engine, infinite undo, and a Zen-Lock UI for distraction-free play. Premium options unlock endless gameplay and exclusive themes.

Highlights
  • Predictive Satisfaction engine
  • Magnetic Tactility with haptics
  • Constellation Effect for cleared lines
  • Infinite Undo feature
  • Zen-Lock UI for distraction-free play
  • Milestones of Calm progression
  • Ad-free and no consumable coins
Features
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Oasis: The Infinite Grid Block Puzzle Stop scrolling. Start flowing. Most puzzle games are designed to stress you out with ticking clocks, random dead-ends, and flashing energy bars. Oasis is different. It is a digital sanctuary built for your flow state. Dive into a minimalist 10x10 experience that prioritizes cognitive ease and pure tactile satisfaction. With our custom Predictive Satisfaction engine, the game analyzes your strategy to provide the pieces you actually need, ensuring every session is rewarding. Dynamic backdrop for every game. FEEL THE FLOW Magnetic Tactility: Pieces snap into place with high-fidelity haptics and the organic "thud" of polished wood. The Constellation Effect: Cleared lines don't just vanish; they coalesce into permanent, shimmering stars that map your journey to calm. Infinite Undo: Made a mistake? Swipe left-to-right to rewind time: no penalties, no limits, zero friction. Zen-Lock UI: The moment you touch a piece, the interface fades away. No scores, no distractions, just you and the grid. MILESTONES OF CALM Replace stressful "levels" with an endless journey. The free version includes your first 25 Milestones, set against a gorgeous, evolving "Dawn" glassmorphism aesthetic. THE ANTI-FRICTION PROMISE We respect your attention. Oasis contains zero ads, no consumable coins, and no aggressive banners. OASIS PREMIUM For those who wish to journey further, a single one-time purchase: Infinite Play: Access to Milestone 26 and beyond for an endless experience. The ‘Paper Dark’ Theme: A premium night mode featuring charcoal paper textures, embossed blocks, and muted gold ink. Bamboo Ink theme, enhanced shockwave visual effects Support Independent Art: Help us keep Oasis pure and ad-free. Escape the noise. Find your Oasis. --- Privacy Policy: https://romankruglov.me/oasis-privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Dropbound4 screens
Oasis3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dropbound at none against Oasis's 1. Dropbound also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). Oasis's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price and device support 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. Oasis sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Dropbound asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dropbound ships an update every 2 months, Oasis every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Dropbound versus Oasis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDropboundOasis
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDevCraftRoman Kruglov

In-app purchases

None

Dropbound

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Oasis

Subscriptions1
  • Oasis Premium$4.991 Year

Questions

Is Dropbound free?
Dropbound is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Oasis free?
Oasis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dropbound or Oasis have ads?
Dropbound shows ads; Oasis does not.
Which is updated more often, Dropbound or Oasis?
Dropbound ships an update every 2 months, and Oasis every 3 days. Most recently, Dropbound was updated on October 12, 2026 and Oasis on October 6, 2026.

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