# DropNumber vs Simple Match

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Match at none against DropNumber's 2. Simple Match also leads on ads (none vs shown). DropNumber's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 12 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DropNumber sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Simple Match asks for nothing beyond the download.

DropNumber ships an update every 3 months, Simple Match every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DropNumber | Simple Match |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropnumber/id692762895/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **8** | — |
| Positive reviews | 88.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 80 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TAKASHI TOKUDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/665848074) | [Yasuo Fukushima](https://appshunter.io/developer/936292401) |

## What reviewers say

### DropNumber

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropnumber/id692762895)

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.

**Highlights:** One-finger touch controls, Number block matching, Special '? block' mechanic, Fever Mode for high scores, Endless, Survival, and Quest modes, GameCenter leaderboards

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All stages unlocked | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ads Delete | $4.99 | one-time |


### Simple Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-match-3-game-chain/id1477964442)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DropNumber free?

DropNumber is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Simple Match free?

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

### Do DropNumber or Simple Match have ads?

DropNumber shows ads; Simple Match does not.

### Which is updated more often, DropNumber or Simple Match?

DropNumber ships an update every 3 months, and Simple Match every 12 months. Most recently, DropNumber was updated on September 13, 2026 and Simple Match on September 7, 2026.

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