Comparison

xBeat vs dropin

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

Head to head
About

xBeat

This 3D rhythm game tests your timing and listening skills by having you replicate musical patterns. Progress through increasingly challenging levels to mine for gems, earn coins, and upgrade your instruments. Compete with friends and players worldwide on the leaderboards.

Highlights
  • 3D rhythm gameplay
  • Tap-timing challenges
  • Gem mining and upgrades
  • Leaderboards and friend rankings
  • Multiple game modes
  • Customizable instruments and sounds
Features
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xBeat is a playful 3d rhythm game that challenges your tap-timing and listening skills. Simon Says for rhythm, you first listen and then try to repeat the rhythm you just heard. As levels progress you are challenged with faster and faster tempos and more and more notes. You are a gem hunter mining for precious light-note gems. With your hand-held instrument you can form gems in strange regions of space by replicating the timing of light pulses, filling the voids with light-notes. The gravity of the light-notes will crystallize space matter into a light-filled gem. A flawless rhythm gem will retain all of the light notes you send it. The accuracy of your timing will determine the value of the gem, earning you coins. Use coin credits in the space vending machine to upgrade your instruments and sounds. As you advance in levels you can find new rare gems. xBeat has many modes of play to suit your style from easy-play to achievements and a leader-board where you can see world rankings. Joining is as simple as adding a gamer handle. Add your friends' names if you want to see how you rank amongst your peers. - Eye candy: Translucent, 3d graphics with random colors and random animation paths for endless freshness - Ear candy: Rich variety of percussion sounds which can also be used to play like a drum - Educational Standard: Complete rhythms for exploration - Bug Free - Cowbell: Can never have enough

About

dropin

Experience a unique rhythm game where physics and music synchronize. Tap, flick, or hold to control falling and bouncing balls in time with the beat. Enjoy diverse note types, multiple difficulty levels, and 10 free original tracks with beautiful visual effects.

Highlights
  • Physics-based gameplay
  • Real-time ball bouncing
  • Tap, flick, or hold controls
  • Diverse note types
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • 10 free original tracks
  • Floral visual effects
Features
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A Unique Fusion of Physics and Rhythm Master the "physics-based" gameplay where balls fall and bounce in real-time. The controls are simple! Just tap, flick, or hold in time with the beat. Experience a new kind of thrill where physics and music synchronize perfectly! Dynamic Gameplay with Diverse Note Types From Reflection and Penetration to Flick and Hold notes—each type reacts differently to the ball's movement. Predicting the ball's next trajectory adds an exciting layer of strategy to your rhythm experience! Styles for Everyone, from Beginners to Pros We’ve prepared multiple difficulty levels so everyone can join the fun, from casual one-handed play to intense, high-level challenges. Whether you want to relax with the visuals or aim for a world-class high score, you’ll find your perfect playstyle! 10 Unique Tracks Available for Free! Enjoy 10 original tracks by up-and-coming creators, ranging from crystal-clear melodies to heavy, pulsing beats—all available for free. Find your favorite track while watching beautiful "floral" visual effects bloom in a minimalist world!

Screenshots

xBeat4 screens
dropin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: xBeat at 100% against dropin's 40%. xBeat also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. xBeat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and dropin sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
xBeat versus dropin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterxBeatdropin
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 21 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB308 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMusicTools SoftwarePhoenixx Inc.

Customer experience

xBeat

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

dropin

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral60.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

xBeat

One-time1
  • Sounds$9.99
2 purchases

dropin

One-time2
  • Nonaqua Collection Vol.II$1.99
  • Nonaqua Collection Vol.I$2.99

Questions

Is xBeat free?
xBeat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is dropin free?
dropin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do xBeat or dropin have ads?
Neither xBeat nor dropin shows ads.

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