Comparison

Dropping Penguin vs 3D Maze Go

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

Head to head
About

Dropping Penguin

Features
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Drop the Penguin is a challenging puzzle game that puts your logic and spatial reasoning to the test. Within the confined grid, you must strategically slide the ice blocks to clear a path. Your goal is creating route for the penguin to drop. This is more than just a sliding puzzle—it’s the ultimate test of your strategy and foresight. Terms of Service:https://www.illusorytapirus.com/penguin/terms-of-service Privacy Policy:https://www.illusorytapirus.com/penguin/privacy-policy

About

3D Maze Go

Untangle a 3D knot of candy-colored arrows by spinning the cube and tapping to free them before time runs out. Offers endless, solvable levels with adjustable speeds and satisfying sound effects. An optional purchase unlocks infinite levels.

Highlights
  • 3D arrow-escape puzzle
  • Endless solvable levels
  • Adjustable game speeds
  • Satisfying sound and haptic feedback
  • Optional infinite level unlock
Features
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Spin the knot. Find a clear path. Set every arrow free. 3D Maze Go turns arrow-escape puzzles into colorful, interwoven shapes you can explore from every angle. Drag to rotate, pinch to zoom, and tap an arrow when its way out is clear. Watch it wind through the knot and slip away. CHOOSE YOUR PACE Play the campaign on Chill, Brisk or Blitz. Start with an untimed walkthrough, then work through bigger shapes and longer arrows. Use a hint when you need a fresh angle, pause when you need a break, and replay levels you've reached. TAKE YOUR TIME IN SHAPE STUDIO Try a free Crystal Gem puzzle right from the home screen. There is no timer, and you can replay the sample whenever you like. The lifetime unlock adds unlimited Studio puzzles in four shapes: Gem, Torus, Cube and Ball. Choose a shape and start a fresh knot. RACE A FRIEND ON IPAD Sit on opposite sides of one iPad and race to clear matching puzzles. A blocked tap helps your rival, so look before you tap. FREE TO START The first 30 campaign levels and the Gem sample are free. One optional lifetime purchase unlocks the endless campaign, all of Shape Studio and Crystal arrows. Previous owners receive these features with their existing unlock. No ads or subscription. Play puzzles offline on iPhone or iPad. Progress and records stay on your device. If you want to share feedback, Records includes an optional play summary that you choose when to share.

Screenshots

Dropping Penguin3 screens
3D Maze Go4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: 3D Maze Go at none against Dropping Penguin's shown. 3D Maze Go also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). Dropping Penguin's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. Dropping Penguin sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and 3D Maze Go sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dropping Penguin ships an update every 5 months, 3D Maze Go fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Dropping Penguin versus 3D Maze Go: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDropping Penguin3D Maze Go
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWong Kai SingCASEY ROBERT KLEINMAN

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Dropping Penguin

One-time5
  • Gem x20$0.99
  • Gem x50$1.99
  • Gem x140$4.99
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  • Gem x320$9.99
  • Gem x720$19.99
1 purchases

3D Maze Go

One-time1
  • Unlock Infinite Levels$4.99

Questions

Is Dropping Penguin free?
Dropping Penguin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3D Maze Go free?
3D Maze Go is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dropping Penguin or 3D Maze Go have ads?
Dropping Penguin shows ads; 3D Maze Go does not.
Which is updated more often, Dropping Penguin or 3D Maze Go?
Dropping Penguin ships an update every 5 months, and 3D Maze Go fortnightly. Most recently, Dropping Penguin was updated on October 3, 2026 and 3D Maze Go on October 22, 2026.

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