Comparison

Back2School vs Ploop

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

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About

Back2School

Features
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Grab your pencil and turn game night into a doodle showdown! Back2School is a cozy, hand-drawn collection of classic multiplayer games you can play online with friends or match against players around the world. Pick a game, find a match in seconds, and chat by voice while you play. From a fast 2-player duel to a full lobby, there's always a quick game waiting. GAMES IN ONE APP • Bingo — mark your board and race to complete 5 lines to win • Dots and Boxes — claim the most squares in this strategy classic • Tic-Tac-Toe — the timeless 3-in-a-row duel • Memory Match — flip, remember, and clear the board • Number Guess — outsmart your opponent in a battle of logic PLAY YOUR WAY • Online multiplayer — instant matchmaking with players worldwide • Play with friends — create a private room and invite your crew • Live voice chat — talk trash and celebrate in real time • Quick 1v1 duels or group games CLIMB AND COMPETE • Ranked leagues — rise through the tiers as you win • Earn coins with every match • Daily rewards and quests to keep the streak alive • Unlock themes to customize your notebook style A DIFFERENT KIND OF GAME APP Everything is wrapped in a charming pencil-and-paper aesthetic — sketchy doodles, notebook paper, and handwritten fonts that feel like passing notes in class. It's relaxing to look at and easy to pick up, whether you have two minutes or two hours. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • Five great games in a single download • Fast matchmaking — no waiting around • Perfect for couples, friends, and family game nights • Simple to learn, fun to master • Free to play Download Back2School, challenge a friend, and find out who's really the smartest in the class. Class is in session!

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Ploop

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Welcome to PLOOP: Block Puzzle Blast! The ultimate feel-good block puzzle game crafted for pure joy, relaxation, and competitive puzzle fun. Drop colorful toy blocks into the 8x8 grid, clear full rows and columns, and trigger explosive multi-line combo blasts with satisfying authentic sounds! Play solo offline to unwind in Zen Mode or race against the clock in Rush Frenzy, or jump into live online 1v1 Multiplayer duels with real-time Voice Chat and hilarious Voice Modulators! WHY YOU WILL LOVE PLOOP: 4 EXCITING GAME MODES: - 1v1 REAL-TIME MULTIPLAYER: Duel players worldwide or challenge your friends with private room codes! Watch your opponent's moves live with real-time mini-board previews and send obstacle attack lines with multi-line combos. - LIVE VOICE CHAT & VOICE FX: Talk live during multiplayer matches with built-in voice changer effects (Helium, Robot, Monster, Chipmunk, Alien, and Echo) or instant one-tap mute. - CLASSIC MODE: The timeless strategic block puzzle experience. Place pieces carefully, build massive combo streaks, and climb the high score leaderboard. - ZEN RELAX: Pure unhurried tranquility. No timers, no pressure, no game over stress - just endless, soothing block-popping satisfaction. - RUSH FRENZY: 60 seconds on the clock! Every line clear awards bonus time. Think fast, clear rows in rhythm, and unleash maximum frenzy. 30 COLLECTIBLE BLOCK THEMES (ALL 100% FREE): Customize your entire board with 30 unique, handcrafted cartoon and toy skins: - Food & Treats: Sweet Candy Pop, Crispy Cookies, Glazed Donuts, Fresh Sushi, Delicious Pizza, and Juicy Watermelon - Retro & Arcade: 16-Bit Classic Retro, 3D Voxel Blocks, Cyber Neon, and Pixel Arcade - Mythic & Fantasy: Fierce Dragon Flame, Obsidian Dungeon Monster, and Steampunk Cogs - Nature & Animals: Cute Kitty Paws, Sakura Blossoms, Magic Crystals, Galaxy Stars, and Honey Comb Every single theme features bespoke sound effects, custom particle bursts, and handcrafted animations! TACTICAL BOOSTERS & SMART POWER-UPS: - Piece Tray Reroll: Stuck with tricky pieces? Reroll your tray for a fresh set and keep your combo alive. - Second Chance Revive: Clear crowded rows and rescue your game when moves run out. - Special Power Blocks: Detonate 3x3 Bombs and trigger Lightning Zaps for screen-clearing blasts. PREMIUM FEATURES: - 100% Free to Play - all 30 block skins unlocked with no paywalls - Play Offline anytime, anywhere - no internet connection required for single player modes - Ultra-smooth 120 FPS rendering on ProMotion displays with rich tactile haptic feedback - Dynamic Combo Multipliers with cheerful cartoon voice cheers and 3D stickers - Seamless responsive layout optimized for iPhone and all iPad screen sizes Download PLOOP: Block Puzzle Blast today and start popping!

Screenshots

Back2School4 screens
Ploop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ploop at none against Back2School's 1. Ploop also leads on ads (none vs shown). Back2School's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price 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. Back2School sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ploop asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Back2School versus Ploop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBack2SchoolPloop
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarolean Sagaya LouisPT ROOSTERKID DIGITAL INDONESIA

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Back2School

One-time1
  • Coin Pack$0.99
None

Ploop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Back2School free?
Back2School is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ploop free?
Ploop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Back2School or Ploop have ads?
Back2School shows ads; Ploop does not.

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