Comparison

DropNumber vs Flipatch

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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!!

About

Flipatch

Features
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Blocks that can be flipped over are arranged on 4x4, 5x5, and 6x6 grids. When you tap a block, it and the surrounding blocks flip. The goal is to match the blocks to a target pattern within a set number of moves. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DropNumber2 screens
Flipatch2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Flipatch at none against DropNumber's shown. Flipatch also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. DropNumber sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Flipatch sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DropNumber ships an update every 3 months, Flipatch every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DropNumber versus Flipatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDropNumberFlipatch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB282 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTAKASHI TOKUDATomoki Sakai

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DropNumber

One-time2
  • All stages unlocked$1.99
  • Ads Delete$4.99
8 purchases

Flipatch

Subscriptions1
  • unlimited life & ADs Stop$2.991 Month
One-time7
  • 10 shop coin$0.99
  • 50 shop coin Sale$1.99
  • 50 shop coin$3.99
Show 4 more
  • 100 shop coin Sale$3.99
  • 100 shop coin$5.99
  • 500 shop coin Sale$11.99
  • 500 shop coin$24.99

Questions

Is DropNumber free?
DropNumber is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flipatch free?
Flipatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DropNumber or Flipatch have ads?
DropNumber shows ads; Flipatch does not.
Which is updated more often, DropNumber or Flipatch?
DropNumber ships an update every 3 months, and Flipatch every 9 days. Most recently, DropNumber was updated on October 9, 2026 and Flipatch on September 30, 2026.

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