Comparison

waterDrops vs Budge GameTime

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

Head to head
About

waterDrops

Experience a tranquil escape with this game featuring soothing piano melodies and the gentle sound of water drops. Immerse yourself in a calming blue water environment designed for relaxation.

Highlights
  • Relaxing gameplay
  • Piano sounds
  • Water drop effects
  • Calming blue water visuals
  • Simple interface
Features
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A relaxing game of piano sounds and water drops on blue water

About

Budge GameTime

Explore a universe of fun with a constantly growing collection of hyper-casual mini-games. Compete globally on leaderboards, vote for your favorites, and enjoy a safe, family-friendly environment. Perfect for all ages, offering both challenging gameplay and relaxing experiences.

Highlights
  • Wide range of hyper-casual games
  • Global leaderboards
  • Vote for favorite games
  • Kid-safe environment
  • Evolving game roster
  • Free trial available
Features
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Welcome to GameTime, the digital game show that's out of this world! Jump, swing, fly or puzzle through this amazing collection of games that are easy to learn, but difficult to master! Beat high scores and compete against the world, or just relax and enjoy. There's something for everyone in GameTime! It’s the MOST fun time on mobile! • PLAY a wide range of easy to learn, hyper-casual games from a roster that's always evolving! • COMPETE for the top spot on the leaderboards against other players around the world! • EVOLVE your experience by voting for your favourite games! New games added regularly! • CHILL OR COMPETE - With so many games there’s something to suit kids from all ages! • KID SAFE - Kids get to enjoy hyper-casual games in a fun, safe & family-friendly environment! • VOTE every day for your favorite games to keep them on the roster! SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS - This app offers monthly subscriptions - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period - You can cancel your subscription at any time, but please note that you will not get a refund for any remaining period of a subscription - Users may be offered a free trial of the subscription - One free trial per account, on new subscriptions only - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription PRIVACY & ADVERTISING Budge Studios™ takes children's privacy seriously and ensures that its apps are compliant with privacy laws. This application has received the “ESRB (Entertainment Software Rating Board) Privacy Certified Kids’ Privacy Seal”. For more information, please visit our privacy policy at: https://budgestudios.com/en/legal/privacy-policy/, or email our Data Protection Officer at: privacy@budgestudios.ca Before you download this app, please note that it is free to try, but some content may only be available via a paid subscription or in-app purchases. In-app purchases cost real money and are charged to your account. To disable or adjust the ability to make in-app purchases, change your device settings. This app contains contextual advertising for other Budge Studios apps and our partners’ apps. Budge Studios does not permit behavioral advertising or retargeting in this app. The app may also contain social media links that are only accessible behind a parental gate. END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT This application is subject to an End-User License Agreement available through the following link: https://budgestudios.com/en/legal-embed/eula/ ABOUT BUDGE STUDIOS Budge Studios was founded in 2010 with the mission to entertain and educate children around the world, through innovation, creativity and fun. Its high-quality app portfolio consists of original and branded properties, including Barbie, Thomas & Friends, Strawberry Shortcake, Caillou, The Smurfs, Miss Hollywood, Hello Kitty and Crayola. Budge Studios maintains the highest standards of safety and age-appropriateness, and has become a global leader in children’s apps for smartphones and tablets. Visit us: www.budgestudios.com Like us: facebook.com/budgestudios Follow us: @budgestudios Watch our app trailers: youtube.com/budgestudios HAVE QUESTIONS? We always welcome your questions, suggestions and comments. Contact us 24/7 at support@budgestudios.ca BUDGE, BUDGE STUDIOS and BUDGE GAMETIME are trademarks of Budge Studios Inc. Budge GameTime © 2020 Budge Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Screenshots

waterDrops1 screens
Budge GameTime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: waterDrops at none against Budge GameTime's 3. Budge GameTime's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 69 months) and ratings volume (278 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support 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. Budge GameTime sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. waterDrops asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for waterDrops against 4.1 for Budge GameTime. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Budge GameTime has 278 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

waterDrops ships an update every 69 months, Budge GameTime every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
waterDrops versus Budge GameTime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterwaterDropsBudge GameTime
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)4.1 (278 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—51.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1278 — better
Update frequencyEvery 69 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB271 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerrick conroyBudge Studios

In-app purchases

None

waterDrops

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Budge GameTime

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Membership Plan7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$4.991 Month

Questions

Is waterDrops free?
waterDrops is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Budge GameTime free?
Budge GameTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, waterDrops or Budge GameTime?
Budge GameTime is rated higher. waterDrops averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Budge GameTime averages 4.1 from 278 ratings.
Do waterDrops or Budge GameTime have ads?
Neither waterDrops nor Budge GameTime shows ads.
Which is updated more often, waterDrops or Budge GameTime?
waterDrops ships an update every 69 months, and Budge GameTime every 5 months. Most recently, waterDrops was updated on October 29, 2026 and Budge GameTime on October 23, 2026.

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