DropNumber vs Slide & Match.
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!!
Slide & Match.
A simple and addictive puzzle game where you slide geometric shapes to merge identical ones. Challenge your mind to clear the board and achieve a high score. Compete with friends and others on the leaderboard.
- Slide to move shapes
- Merge identical shapes
- High score tracking
- Leaderboard competition
- Share with friends
- Clear and simple UI
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Is a fun, addictive and a very simple puzzle game. Join geometric shape. Challenge your mind! HOW TO PLAY: Slide (Up, Down, Left, Right) to move the shapes. When two shapes equal, they merge into one. Get all the figures and win! Features: - Slide work entire area of the screen - High score - Leaderboard - Share with friends - Clear and simple UI - We are listening to - Frequently enhancements game based on your feedback Please give us feedback in comments, we will make it the best game!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DropNumber at 4.5 against Slide & Match.'s 4.0. DropNumber also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 64 months) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). Slide & Match.'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, 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
Both are free to download. DropNumber sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Slide & Match. asks for nothing beyond the download.
DropNumber holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DropNumber has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 88% of DropNumber's written reviews are positive against 100% of Slide & Match.'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
DropNumber ships an update every 3 months, Slide & Match. every 64 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DropNumber | Slide & Match. |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (8 ratings) — better | 4.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 88.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 64 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 80 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TAKASHI TOKUDA | Fernando Gonzalez Frias |
Customer experience
DropNumber
Slide & Match.
In-app purchases
DropNumber
- All stages unlocked$1.99
- Ads Delete$4.99
Slide & Match.
No in-app purchases
Questions
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