DropNumber vs Merge Bubbles 2K
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DropNumber
A new falling block puzzle game with simple one-finger touch controls. Match blocks of the same number to make them disappear. Features special blocks, fever mode for high scores, and multiple game modes.
- One-finger touch controls
- Number block matching
- Special '? block' mechanic
- Fever Mode for high scores
- Endless, Survival, and Quest modes
- GameCenter leaderboards
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\\ New sense of falling block puzzle game! // Easy touch operation of one finger! By the same number as the "number of blocks", joined the block disappears, it is a simple rule. ***Features of Game*** ----------------------------- ? block ----------------------------- "? Is displayed block" will come down with a certain probability. This block can not be turned off by itself, it will change to the number of blocks that have disappeared in the next. With well, you might aim for a large chain? ! ----------------------------- Fever ----------------------------- If you dismiss a certain number of blocks, it enters a period of time "Fever Mode", you can put a block by dragging the screen. As single stroke and continues stroking the screen with your finger Let a high score! ***Description of mode*** [Endless Mode] Since the first block is falling at a slower speed, it is thoroughly enjoyable mode. "Hatena block" and "Fever" is also a gorgeous. [Survival mode] It is very fast and exciting mode the block is falling. You can enjoy a simple rule. [Quest mode] Chain-simultaneous off Fever, concentrating on each, it is carefully and tackle mode. Since the DropNumber a lot of stage has been prepared, carefully play, a little breather, mood you can play casually in at that time. And supports Apple's GameCenter, ranking very high level. You can aim the top aiming a large chain and high scores, and try to collect or to achieve item! Let's enjoy DropNumber! ----------------------------- Promotional video ----------------------------- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gl4BIU7PHWQ Search the "DropNumber" on YouTube!!
Merge Bubbles 2K
Engage in a challenging puzzle game where you shoot numbered bubbles. Merge identical numbers to create higher values, aiming to reach 2048 and beyond. Test your skills and see how high you can score in this addictive experience.
- Shoot and merge numbered bubbles
- Achieve 2048 tiles
- Score higher numbers
- Challenging gameplay
- Addictive puzzle experience
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Warning 1: Most addictive game ever! Warning 2: Harder than it looks! Shoot the bubbles and merge same numbers to get 2048 and higher tiles. Let's see how high can you get! 2048?.. 4096?.. 8192?!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Merge Bubbles 2K at none against DropNumber's 2. Merge Bubbles 2K also leads on ratings volume (343 vs 8) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). DropNumber's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. DropNumber sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Merge Bubbles 2K asks for nothing beyond the download.
Merge Bubbles 2K holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Merge Bubbles 2K has 343 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of DropNumber's written reviews are positive against 100% of Merge Bubbles 2K's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DropNumber | Merge Bubbles 2K |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (8 ratings) | 4.7 (343 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 88.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 343 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 80 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TAKASHI TOKUDA | ANDREY NOVIKOV |
Customer experience
DropNumber
Merge Bubbles 2K
In-app purchases
DropNumber
- All stages unlocked$1.99
- Ads Delete$4.99
Merge Bubbles 2K
No in-app purchases
Questions
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