Comparison

Block Wizard vs PloppleDrop

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

Head to head
About

Block Wizard

A block puzzle game where you strategically place colorful blocks on an 8x8 grid to complete rows and columns. Overcome unique obstacles and utilize power-ups to create satisfying chain reactions and clear levels.

Highlights
  • Level-by-level adventure
  • Unique obstacles and power-ups
  • Satisfying chain reactions
  • Handcrafted puzzle levels
  • 100-player challenge
  • Limited-time collection events
  • Offline campaign play
Features
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One block can change the whole board. Block Wizard turns the classic 8×8 block puzzle into a level-by-level adventure filled with unique obstacles, clever power-ups and satisfying chain reactions. Drag colorful blocks onto the grid. Complete rows or columns to clear them, solve each level’s goal and keep the board open for your next move. Place the right block and watch obstacles break, power-ups activate and combos cascade across the board. A FRESH PUZZLE IN EVERY LEVEL Vines spread. Potions wait for the right move. Mailboxes stack up. Gems must be cleared in order. Magic orbs keep you guessing. Every obstacle changes the board and gives you a new problem to solve. POWER-UPS THAT CHANGE YOUR OPTIONS Blast a row and column at once, redirect a block to a better spot or reshape a difficult piece. Use each power-up at the right moment to open the board and turn a close call into a satisfying clear. BUILD BIGGER COMBOS Plan multiple clears instead of taking the first available line. Chain reactions together, earn more stars and enjoy a cascade of rewarding pops. MORE WAYS TO PLAY • Explore varied handcrafted puzzle levels • Enter the 100-player challenge and climb the leaderboard • Complete limited-time collection events for special rewards • Play campaign levels offline • Enjoy quick, comfortable one-handed sessions HOW TO PLAY • Drag blocks onto the 8×8 grid • Fill a complete row or column to clear it • Remove obstacles and complete the level goal • Keep space open for upcoming pieces • Combine clears and power-ups for bigger reactions Whether you want a relaxing break or a competitive puzzle challenge, every block you place matters. Download Block Wizard and find your flow.

About

PloppleDrop

A cozy physics game where you merge cute monsters by dropping them into a jar. Match identical creatures to create larger, stranger ones and climb the monster ladder. Enjoy a relaxing, no-timer experience with satisfying physics and collectible monsters.

Highlights
  • Drop and merge physics gameplay
  • Collect 13 unique monsters
  • Unlock 11 themed worlds
  • Earn 16 achievements
  • Daily gifts and bonuses
  • Offline play supported
  • No pay-to-win mechanics
Features
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PloppleDrop is a cozy little physics game about merging the weirdest, cutest monsters you've ever seen. Drop a Plopple into the jar, bump it into a matching one, and POP — they squish together into a bigger, stranger creature. Keep the chain going and climb all the way from a tiny Quib to the mighty Plopplemax. It's the satisfying "drop and merge" loop you can't put down, with real bouncy physics and a jar full of googly-eyed blobs. SMOOSH & MERGE • Drag to aim, release to drop — simple to pick up, easy to lose an hour to • Real physics: Plopples roll, stack, wobble, and settle • Match two of a kind to merge them up the ladder of 13 weird monsters • Chain quick merges into combos for big bonus scores GO FOR GOLD • Keep an eye out for the rare GOLDEN Plopple — merge it for instant bonus coins • 16 achievements to earn, from your first smoosh to the double Plopplemax • See your world rank with Game Center — how high can you climb? COLLECT THE WHOLE PILE • 7 monster packs: Classic, Halloween, Frostlings, Star Sprouts, Dino Pals, Reef Buddies, and Sugarlumps • Every pack has its own Codex collection — find all 13 to earn a coin bounty • Unlock matching worlds — Spooky Night, Cozy Winter, Alien Garden, Dino Valley, Coral Cove, Candy Clouds — plus Bubble Bath, Cosmic Drift, Mad Science, and Birthday Bash COME BACK TOMORROW • A daily gift that grows every day you return — miss a day and you only step back one, never to zero • Free coin gifts, silly voice packs, and cozy music to merge along to FRIENDLY BY DESIGN • Everything is cosmetic — no pay-to-win, ever • Relaxing pace, no timers forcing you to rush • A "reduce flashing" option and gentle, wholesome art • Small download, plays offline, no account or sign-up • Share your best runs as a cute score card PloppleDrop is free to play. A few optional extras — a coin gift, a second chance, or a quick power-up — can be unlocked by watching an optional rewarded ad, but everything you need is yours from the very first drop. Pull a Plopple out, take aim, and merge the weird ones.

Screenshots

Block Wizard4 screens
PloppleDrop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PloppleDrop at 100% against Block Wizard's 50%. PloppleDrop also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ratings volume, 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. Block Wizard sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. PloppleDrop asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PloppleDrop holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Block Wizard's written reviews are positive against 100% of PloppleDrop's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Block Wizard ships an update every 3 weeks, PloppleDrop every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Block Wizard versus PloppleDrop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlock WizardPloppleDrop
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (9 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size524 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFUNJOY TECHNOLOGY LIMITEDAdam Drummond

Customer experience

Block Wizard

All ratings9 ratings
Positive44.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative44.4%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%

PloppleDrop

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Block Wizard

One-time10
  • Block Wizard 2$1.99
  • Block Wizard 8$7.99
  • Block Wizard 10$9.99
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  • Block Wizard 15$14.99
  • Block Wizard 20$19.99
  • Block Wizard 30$29.99
  • Block Wizard 40$39.99
  • Block Wizard 55$54.99
  • Block Wizard 80$79.99
  • Block Wizard 100$99.99
None

PloppleDrop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Block Wizard free?
Block Wizard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PloppleDrop free?
PloppleDrop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Block Wizard or PloppleDrop?
PloppleDrop is rated higher. Block Wizard averages 3.1 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while PloppleDrop averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Block Wizard or PloppleDrop have ads?
Both Block Wizard and PloppleDrop show ads.
Which is updated more often, Block Wizard or PloppleDrop?
Block Wizard ships an update every 3 weeks, and PloppleDrop every 2 days. Most recently, Block Wizard was updated on November 5, 2026 and PloppleDrop on November 10, 2026.

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