Comparison

mandu story vs Dumpling Drop

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

Head to head
About

mandu story

Features
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Mandu Story Change the language. A little getaway begins. Where will you make Mandu today? Start in Seoul with Korean, then visit Tokyo, Shanghai, London, or Paris by simply changing the language. Change the language, and the scenery changes too. You don't need to understand the language. Just choosing one can make you feel somewhere new. Merge Mandu and take it slow. Merge cute Mandu and watch them grow into bigger and more special ones. No rush. Just merge, grow, and take a little break. Sometimes, play together. Connect with a nearby friend via Bluetooth and make a King Mandu together on one screen. One screen. Two players. One Mandu. Need to pause for a moment? That's okay. Friends come first. A game for a little break. Mandu Story never rushes you. No ads. No purchase required to enjoy the game. We've also reduced heat and battery usage for a more comfortable play. A little game. A little getaway. Play alone, or share the moment with a friend. Where will you make Mandu today? Mandu Story

About

Dumpling Drop

A cozy merge puzzle game where you drop and combine cute dumplings to discover new ones. Enjoy three distinct play modes, collect a variety of characters, and play entirely offline. Designed for all ages with no ads or data collection.

Highlights
  • Drop and merge dumplings
  • Collectible characters
  • Three distinct play modes
  • Offline play
  • No ads or data collection
  • Hand-crafted art style
Features
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Drop, merge, and climb! Dumpling Drop is a cozy little merge puzzle the whole family can share. Slide a dumpling to where you want it, let go, and when two of the same kind touch they merge into the next one up the chain — all the way from a tiny Shrimp Dumpling to the legendary Golden Dragon. Easy to learn, hard to put down, and made to be enjoyed by kids and grown-ups alike. FOUR WAYS TO PLAY • Levels — Clear goals and earn up to three stars. The fewer drops you use, the more you earn. Great for a quick, satisfying challenge. • Endless — No finish line. Just keep merging and chase your best score. Pick Relaxed, Regular, or Hard — each keeps its own best score, and it plays the same on iPhone and iPad. • Daily — One shared twist a day. Everyone gets the same board with the same pieces, so the whole family can compare scores fairly. • Tilt — Tip and shake your device to roll the dumplings around the bowl. Play Zen for a no-lose sandbox, or Challenge to see how steady your hands really are. PLAY TOGETHER • Optional Game Center family leaderboards: Daily Drop, Star Collector, Golden Send-offs, and fair per-device Endless boards COLLECT THE CREW Nine dumplings make up the merge chain, each with its own cheerful face — designed with our own kids — plus special hidden "Friends" that pop up as you play. Fill out your Collection and discover them all. MADE FOR FAMILIES • No ads. Ever. • No accounts of ours — optional Game Center for family leaderboards. • No data collected — your progress stays on your device and syncs privately through your own iCloud. • One-time, play-forever. Pass the phone around the table. FEATURES • A gentle, relaxing merge puzzle anyone can pick up • Four distinct modes for every mood and skill level • Progress follows you between your devices with iCloud • Difficulty that feels fair on any device, from the smallest iPhone to the biggest iPad • A whole crew of collectible characters to unlock • Cute, chunky, hand-crafted art and satisfying physics • Plays entirely offline Grab a bowl and start dropping!

Screenshots

mandu story4 screens
Dumpling Drop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dumpling Drop at none against mandu story's 7. mandu story's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. mandu story sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Dumpling Drop asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

mandu story ships an update every 9 days, Dumpling Drop fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
mandu story versus Dumpling Drop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametermandu storyDumpling Drop
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size160 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperILOH SEOMegan Schott

In-app purchases

7 purchases

mandu story

One-time7
  • auto boar fashion items (5)$0.99
  • marketing steam$0.99
  • friend summon 2x booster$0.99
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  • Zen Game$0.99
  • starter game pack (10)$1.99
  • smart auto boar$1.99
  • expansion game pack$2.99
None

Dumpling Drop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is mandu story free?
mandu story is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dumpling Drop free?
Dumpling Drop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do mandu story or Dumpling Drop have ads?
Neither mandu story nor Dumpling Drop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, mandu story or Dumpling Drop?
mandu story ships an update every 9 days, and Dumpling Drop fortnightly. Most recently, mandu story was updated on October 28, 2026 and Dumpling Drop on October 31, 2026.

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