Comparison

TwinDrop vs RainEl

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

Head to head
About

TwinDrop

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Split or merge. Thread the gaps. How far can you go? TwinDrop is a fast-paced arcade game with one simple mechanic: tap to toggle your orb between split and merge states, then thread through approaching bars with matching gaps. HOW TO PLAY • Tap to split your orb into two — thread through double gaps • Tap again to merge back into one — fit through single gaps • Collect gems in the gaps for bonus points • Build streaks for combo multipliers • One hit and it's over — how long can you survive? FEATURES • One-tap gameplay — easy to learn, hard to master • Progressive difficulty that ramps up fast • 5 stunning biomes that evolve as you progress: Deep Space, Nebula, Solar Flare, Aurora, and Void • Smooth color transitions and atmospheric effects • Combo streaks and gem collection for high scores • Synthesized audio and haptic feedback • Continue once per session — watch an ad to revive and keep your score • Clean, minimalist design with no clutter TwinDrop is free to play with ads. No accounts, no data collection beyond ads, no paywalls. Just pure arcade action. Can you make it to the Void?

About

RainEl

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Forget everything you know about match-3. In Rainbow Elimination, you don't swap two balls — you slide an entire row or column. The empty space moves with your swipe, and matches form perpendicular to the direction you slide. One move ripples across the whole board in a way no ordinary match game does. HOW TO PLAY • Swipe any row or column to shift the balls • 2 or more same-colored balls lining up across your swipe = a match • Matched balls vanish — your goal is to clear the entire 9Ɨ9 grid • Stuck? Add a couple of fresh balls, or swap any two into place WHY IT'S DIFFERENT • No swapping adjacent tiles — you control whole lines at once • Every swipe can trigger chains you didn't plan for • Clean, colorful, no clutter — just you and the grid • Quick sessions that fit a commute or a coffee break Simple to pick up, surprisingly deep to master. Can you clear the rainbow?

Screenshots

TwinDrop3 screens
RainEl3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TwinDrop at none against RainEl's 7. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. RainEl sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. TwinDrop asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TwinDrop ships an update every 3 weeks, RainEl monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
TwinDrop versus RainEl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTwinDropRainEl
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMuhammad AwwadAndrey Lunevich

In-app purchases

None

TwinDrop

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

RainEl

One-time7
  • Welcome Offer$0.99
  • 5 Swaps$0.99
  • 5 Hints$0.99
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  • 15 Hints$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • 50 Swaps$4.99
  • 50 Hints$4.99

Questions

Is TwinDrop free?
TwinDrop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RainEl free?
RainEl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TwinDrop or RainEl have ads?
Both TwinDrop and RainEl show ads.
Which is updated more often, TwinDrop or RainEl?
TwinDrop ships an update every 3 weeks, and RainEl monthly. Most recently, TwinDrop was updated on October 25, 2026 and RainEl on October 16, 2026.

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