Comparison

NoStar Puzzle vs Button Drop

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

Head to head
About

NoStar Puzzle

Features
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NoStar is a casual puzzle game, easy to learn and hard to put down. A unique blend of logic, wit and strategy that will test your ability to plan every move. Slide tiles with your finger: each tile moves in a straight line until it hits another tile or the edge of the board. When two tiles of the same color touch, both disappear. Place and destroy tiles to build your own labyrinth and reach the stars. Your goal is to clear them all by making them collide with each other. Every level is a new puzzle. As you progress, the boards grow bigger and more demanding: you'll need to anticipate collisions, open up blocked paths and use each tile's bounce to reach the most hidden stars. A perfect game for a quick match or for long sessions of pure focus. The original game, created by Diego Manuel Bรฉjar in 1992 for PC, returns completely rebuilt and adapted for mobile, with modern graphics, intuitive touch controls and new levels designed for all audiences. Features: - Unique mechanic: tiles only stop when they collide - Five difficulty levels - Supports tablet and phone - Modern design and touch controls

About

Button Drop

Features
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Release cascading piles of craft pieces from glass storage bins onto matching target pins. In Button Drop, your goal is to slide bottom pin lanes into position, catching falling colored discs to stack them neatly and clear the board. Strategic lane management is vital for every drop. Positioning a pin beneath an incorrect color pile clutters your holding slots, leading to immediate gridlock. Work around ice obstacles, mystery box gates, and linked track belts that alter how pieces cascade. Fill every pin stack to capacity to complete the stage.

Screenshots

NoStar Puzzle3 screens
Button Drop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NoStar Puzzle at none against Button Drop's 4. NoStar Puzzle also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Button Drop sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. NoStar Puzzle asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NoStar Puzzle ships an update every 9 days, Button Drop every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
NoStar Puzzle versus Button Drop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoStar PuzzleButton Drop
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 days โ€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size34 MB168 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDiego Manuel Bejar SantiagoDogukan Cakici

In-app purchases

None

NoStar Puzzle

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Button Drop

One-time4
  • 1000 Coins$1.99
  • 5000 Coins$5.99
  • Remove Ads$5.99
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  • 10000 Coins$8.99

Questions

Is NoStar Puzzle free?
NoStar Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Button Drop free?
Button Drop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NoStar Puzzle or Button Drop have ads?
Both NoStar Puzzle and Button Drop show ads.
Which is updated more often, NoStar Puzzle or Button Drop?
NoStar Puzzle ships an update every 9 days, and Button Drop every 2 months. Most recently, NoStar Puzzle was updated on October 31, 2026 and Button Drop on October 31, 2026.

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