Comparison

SHOOT PLANETS vs Planet Drop

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

Head to head
About

SHOOT PLANETS

Features
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Launch planets into the container and stack them as high as possible! SHOOT PLANET is a physics-based puzzle game where you use a slingshot to launch planets and carefully manage limited space. Merge planets of the same size to create smaller planets and earn score multipliers! Simple controls combined with realistic physics create a fun and challenging experience.

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Planet Drop

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The rules are simple! Drop planets into the container and bring two matching planets together to create a bigger one. Keep merging planets, discover new worlds, and aim for the highest score—but be careful! If the planets overflow from the container, the game is over. Build a different strategy in every run. As you play, choose from powerful roguelike upgrades that can transform the way you play. Shrink planets, boost your score, change gravity, create rainbow planets, and combine upgrades to build your own unique playstyle. No two runs are exactly the same. Adapt to each upgrade choice, discover powerful combinations, and turn a difficult board into the perfect chain reaction. FEATURES • Simple and intuitive controls • Satisfying physics-based planet merging • Roguelike upgrade choices during every run • Unique builds and strategies • Powerful upgrade combinations • Quick games with endless high-score challenges • Colorful and charming 2D planets Every drop matters. Every upgrade changes your strategy. How far can you grow your universe in Planet Drop: Merge Puzzle?

Screenshots

SHOOT PLANETS4 screens
Planet Drop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SHOOT PLANETS at none against Planet Drop's 6. Planet Drop's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Planet Drop sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. SHOOT PLANETS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SHOOT PLANETS ships an update every 3 days, Planet Drop every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
SHOOT PLANETS versus Planet Drop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSHOOT PLANETSPlanet Drop
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB244 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTaishi MiyamuraChuan Feng Liu

In-app purchases

None

SHOOT PLANETS

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Planet Drop

One-time6
  • 星塵罐$0.49
  • Starter Pack$0.99
  • 星塵籃$0.99
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  • 星塵星座$2.99
  • 星塵星雲$6.99
  • 星塵銀河$14.99

Questions

Is SHOOT PLANETS free?
SHOOT PLANETS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Planet Drop free?
Planet Drop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SHOOT PLANETS or Planet Drop have ads?
Both SHOOT PLANETS and Planet Drop show ads.
Which is updated more often, SHOOT PLANETS or Planet Drop?
SHOOT PLANETS ships an update every 3 days, and Planet Drop every 2 days. Most recently, SHOOT PLANETS was updated on October 31, 2026 and Planet Drop on October 31, 2026.

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