# Drop In The Cup vs Spill It!

The clearest difference is ads: Drop In The Cup at none against Spill It!'s shown. Drop In The Cup also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 61%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). Spill It!'s advantage is ratings volume (69K vs 162). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Drop In The Cup sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Spill It! sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Drop In The Cup against 4.6 for Spill It!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spill It! has 69K ratings behind it against 162, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Drop In The Cup's written reviews are positive against 61% of Spill It!'s.

Drop In The Cup ships an update every 2 months, Spill It! every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drop In The Cup | Spill It! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (162 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drop-in-the-cup/id922483504/reviews)** | [4.6 (69K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spill-it/id1434712918/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 162 | **69K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.9% of reviews** | 61.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 209 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Abdulaziz Dlaim](https://appshunter.io/developer/787147786) | [AI Games FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478916023) |

## What reviewers say

### Drop In The Cup

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drop-in-the-cup/id922483504)

A physics-based puzzle game where players drop balls into cups. Collect golden balls by interacting with objects and solve over 89 unique levels. Customize your ball and compete with friends.

**Highlights:** Addicting physics gameplay, 89+ challenging levels, Golden ball collection, Customizable balls, Colorful themes, Game Center leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 750 GB | $0.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade To Pro Version | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2000 GB | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3500 GB | $2.99 | one-time |
| 5000 GB | $3.99 | one-time |
| 8000 GB | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Highly addictive and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Simple yet challenging mechanics
- ⏱️ Great time-wasting/casual gaming experience
- 🧠 Requires strategic thinking and skill
- ✨ Clean and elegant graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall blocks access to later levels
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- ⏳ Long loading times between attempts
- 📺 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🎮 Unfair difficulty spikes on certain levels

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes frequently during gameplay
- App crashes on startup
- Survey system shows 'no available surveys'
- Level 9 doesn't end properly
- Physics inconsistencies with ball impact

**Requested features**

- More free levels included
- All levels should be free
- Additional levels beyond current offerings
- Remove or reduce ads
- Ability to skip levels without golden balls


### Spill It!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spill-it/id1434712918)

Engage your mind by strategically dropping balls to shatter glasses and clear levels. Discover new cosmetic items and enjoy a unique puzzle experience. Challenge yourself to spill all the glasses.

**Highlights:** Strategic ball dropping, Glass breaking physics, Level completion challenges, Unlockable skins and themes, Daily gifts, Coin bonuses

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| 1000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 13000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 27000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🤔 Challenging puzzles that require strategy
- 🎨 Visually appealing and satisfying graphics
- 🕰️ Relaxing way to pass the time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of new levels/content over time
- 💰 Aggressive monetization with frequent ads and expensive VIP subscription
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🤯 Frustrating difficulty spikes in some levels

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not progressing as intended
- Saved progress not syncing properly
- Ads and VIP popups interfering with gameplay

**Requested features**

- More levels and new content updates
- Option to disable ads without a subscription
- Hint system or level skips for difficult puzzles
- Improved physics and glass-breaking mechanics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drop In The Cup free?

Drop In The Cup is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Spill It! free?

Spill It! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Drop In The Cup or Spill It!?

Drop In The Cup is rated higher. Drop In The Cup averages 4.7 out of 5 from 162 ratings, while Spill It! averages 4.6 from 69K ratings.

### Do Drop In The Cup or Spill It! have ads?

Spill It! shows ads; Drop In The Cup does not.

### Which is updated more often, Drop In The Cup or Spill It!?

Drop In The Cup ships an update every 2 months, and Spill It! every 5 weeks. Most recently, Drop In The Cup was updated on October 22, 2026 and Spill It! on October 31, 2026.

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