# Drop the fruit! vs Hidden Match

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hidden Match at none against Drop the fruit!'s 7. Hidden Match also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Drop the fruit! sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Hidden Match asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hidden Match holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Match has 879 ratings behind it against 73, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Drop the fruit!'s written reviews are positive against 83% of Hidden Match's.

Drop the fruit! ships an update every 3 weeks, Hidden Match every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drop the fruit! | Hidden Match |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drop-the-fruit/id6762129902/reviews) | **[4.9 (879 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-match/id6801574234/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 73 | **879** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 322 MB | 275 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chengdu Warrior Tech Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466752227) | [Agave Plus](https://appshunter.io/developer/6801574236) |

## What reviewers say

### Drop the fruit!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drop-the-fruit/id6762129902)

Strategically drop fruits into a limited space, matching two of the same kind to clear them. Plan your moves carefully as the puzzle board dynamically shifts, creating chain reactions and challenging levels. Easy to learn but difficult to master, this game offers brain-teasing fun for quick sessions or extended play.

**Highlights:** Tap to drop fruits, Match two of the same fruits, Limited 3-slot space, Dynamic shifting puzzle board, Chain reaction gameplay, Challenging levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold_1000 | $1.99 | one-time |
| NO AD | $6.99 | one-time |
| Gold_5000 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Gold_10000 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Gold_25000 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gold_50000 | $54.99 | one-time |
| Gold_100000 | $99.99 | one-time |


### Hidden Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-match/id6801574234)

A relaxing picture-based game where players find matching pairs hidden within colorful scenes. Explore numerous categories and levels at your own pace, enjoying beautiful visuals and engaging challenges.

**Highlights:** Find matching pairs, Multiple categories, Numerous levels, Relaxing gameplay, Beautiful visuals, Play at your own pace

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drop the fruit! free?

Drop the fruit! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hidden Match free?

Hidden Match is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Drop the fruit! or Hidden Match?

Hidden Match is rated higher. Drop the fruit! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while Hidden Match averages 4.9 from 879 ratings.

### Do Drop the fruit! or Hidden Match have ads?

Both Drop the fruit! and Hidden Match show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Drop the fruit! or Hidden Match?

Drop the fruit! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hidden Match every 6 days. Most recently, Drop the fruit! was updated on October 31, 2026 and Hidden Match on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*