Comparison

Drop Wizard vs Pegslinger

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

Head to head
About

Drop Wizard

Embark on an old-school arcade adventure as a wizard battling an evil warlock to rescue a friend. Clear over 60 levels, collect power-ups, and master combos in this action-packed quest.

Highlights
  • Original gameplay and controls
  • Over 60 stages
  • Vivid pixel art
  • 16-bit soundtrack
  • Epic boss battles
  • Secret game modes
Features
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Bring back the joy of arcade games! Drop Wizard is an action arcade game where you play as Teo, a wizard on a quest to save his friend turned into stone by an evil warlock. Clear all the levels, face dangerous bosses, collect power ups and score epic combos. Features: • Original gameplay and handy controls • More than 60 stages to complete • Vivid pixel art • Awesome 16 bit soundtrack • Epic boss battles • Secret game modes

About

Pegslinger

Features
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Saddle up for a strategic peg-popping showdown! Step into the Wild West with Pegslinger, a thrilling mix of pachinko, strategy, and action. - Hit color-coded pegs to charge up attacks. - Strategize to target specific enemy areas. - Enjoy dynamic auto-battle phases. - Upgrade your skills and master new strategies. - Take on waves of enemies in a fun, fast-paced challenge. Grab your hat and aim true—adventure awaits in the Wild West!

Screenshots

Drop Wizard4 screens
Pegslinger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pegslinger at Free against Drop Wizard's $2.99. Pegslinger also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 7 months). Drop Wizard's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On 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

Pegslinger is free to download; Drop Wizard costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Drop Wizard ships an update every 7 months, Pegslinger daily. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Drop Wizard versus Pegslinger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrop WizardPegslinger
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.6% of reviews
Number of ratings18 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB200 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperGionathan PesaresiFunnel Entertainment

Bugs and requests

Drop Wizard

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Compatibility issues on newer devices
  • Occasional crashes and freezes

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and worlds
  • Customizable controls
  • Difficulty settings
  • Icloud/save game support

Pegslinger

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Drop Wizard

No in-app purchases

None

Pegslinger

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Drop Wizard free?
Drop Wizard costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pegslinger free?
Pegslinger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Drop Wizard or Pegslinger have ads?
Pegslinger shows ads; Drop Wizard does not.
Which is updated more often, Drop Wizard or Pegslinger?
Drop Wizard ships an update every 7 months, and Pegslinger daily. Most recently, Drop Wizard was updated on September 19, 2026 and Pegslinger on September 17, 2026.

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