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Head-to-head

Drop The Number vs Drag n Merge

Drop The Number 4.7★ · Free + IAP 65
Winner Drop The Number
Drag n Merge 4.3★ · Free + IAP 55

Drop The Number has a slight edge due to its higher lifetime rating and some users reporting a smoother experience, but both apps suffer from significant issues with ads and performance.

Full reviews: Drop The Number · Drag n Merge

Both Drop The Number and Drag n Merge offer similar number-merging gameplay, but are plagued by intrusive ads and performance issues. Drop The Number has a higher lifetime rating and some users find it addictive, while Drag n Merge struggles with ads even after purchase and frequent freezing.

Head to head

Features tieR7R11R13R15
Drop The Number Users enjoy Drop The Number's addictive gameplay, noting it can be educational and satisfying R7R11R13. Some appreciate that it's like the advertised playable ads R15.
Drag n Merge Drag n Merge is described as fun, challenging, and addictive R64. Users express a desire for features like an unlimited level mode beyond level 35, a mode without a timer, and an 'Are you sure' button for starting a new game . Some find the timed element frustrating .
Ease of Use tieR11R13R14R64
Drop The Number Many users find Drop The Number easy to pick up and play, enjoying its satisfying mechanics R11R13. However, the app is criticized for being locked to portrait mode, which is inconvenient for iPad users with keyboards R14.
Drag n Merge Drag n Merge is generally considered simple and fun to play R64. A common frustration is the lack of a confirmation step for starting a new game, leading to accidental restarts and loss of high scores . Some users also report issues with the game overriding background audio like music or podcasts .
Reliability tieR1R6R24R28
Drop The Number Drop The Number frequently freezes, lags, and crashes, often making the game unplayable or affecting other tablet functions R1R6R28R29. Some users report the game not loading past the start screen R24.
Drag n Merge Drag n Merge users also report frequent freezing and lagging, especially after updates or continuing a game after an ad . There are complaints about inaccurate scoring, with scores being drastically reduced or not saved . Some users experience the game ending unexpectedly after an ad .
Price/Value tieR3R4R8R9
Drop The Number Drop The Number is free with in-app purchases, but many users complain about an overwhelming number of intrusive ads, often appearing mid-game or immediately upon opening the app R3R4R8R11. Crucially, multiple users report that paying to remove ads does not work, with ads continuing to appear after purchase, leading to accusations of false advertising and scams R9R16R18R26.
Drag n Merge Drag n Merge is also free with in-app purchases. Like App A, it is heavily criticized for an excessive number of long and disruptive ads R64. Many users who paid to remove ads report that the ads returned after a short period or an update, leading to frustration and requests for refunds . Some ads are described as malicious or taking up the entire screen .
Support tieR6R16R18R52
Drop The Number Users report that the app support for Drop The Number leads to a site with no contact or support options, only advertising for other games R16. Developers are urged to fix issues like freezing and ads R6R18.
Drag n Merge Users of Drag n Merge frequently ask developers to fix issues like freezing, ads returning after purchase, and background audio interference R52. Some users have reached out for refunds due to ads returning .
Pick Drop The Number if

you prioritize a slightly higher lifetime rating and are willing to tolerate significant ad and performance issues, or if you find its specific gameplay loop particularly engaging R13R15.

Pick Drag n Merge if

you prefer its specific visual style or gameplay mechanics, and are prepared for frequent freezing, ads, and potential issues with paid ad removal R64.

Evidence note: Both apps have a high volume of recent negative reviews, primarily concerning intrusive ads and performance issues. The free-vs-paid asymmetry is evident as many negative reviews stem from the free tier's ad frequency, and critically, from the failure of the 'remove ads' IAP in both apps.

Frequently asked

Do these games have a lot of ads?
Yes, both Drop The Number and Drag n Merge are heavily criticized for having an excessive number of long and intrusive ads, often appearing mid-game, at milestones, or immediately upon opening the app R3R8R12R20.
Does paying to remove ads work in these games?
No, many users report that paying to remove ads in both Drop The Number and Drag n Merge does not work, with ads continuing to appear after purchase, leading to accusations of false advertising and requests for refunds R9R16R18R26.
Do these games have performance issues?
Yes, both games are frequently reported to freeze, lag, and crash, often making them unplayable or affecting device performance R1R6R28R29.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 110 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R7] Drop The Number 5/5 · GB Great game: Never gets repetitive and fun for the whole family
  2. [R11] Drop The Number 4/5 · GB Let me tell you: This game is fantastic and it’s good for basically any age! I totally recommend it especially the fact that it kind of helps with your maths I’m in grade 7 and this game helped me massively. It’s also satisfying with the notices and the way everything is. The only thing that I’m so sure on is the fact there’s to many adverts which really frustrates me. I don’t really understand wh
  3. [R13] Drop The Number 5/5 · GB So fun!!: This game is so fun and addictive!! it incorporates math as well so it is educational in some way!! I am obssessed!! For me no glitches or lagging so 5 stars!! :)
  4. [R15] Drop The Number 5/5 · GB I love this game: I started seeing this game in adverts and I always would play the playable ad at the end I downloaded it and it is exactly like the advert HIGHLY recommended love it so much and doesn’t drain your battery!
  5. [R14] Drop The Number 1/5 · GB Locked to portrait mode: After watching the advert (it played in landscape mode on my iPad) I thought oh good, a game I can play in landscape mode, my iPad is permanently attached to a keyboard, but sadly the game is locked to portrait mode. To play it I must either crane my neck or detach the keyboard - I won’t be doing either. As far as I’m aware unlocking the games orientation is a fairly simpl
  6. [R64] Drag n Merge 4/5 · US Awesome game but terrible ads: Simple, fun, challenging and addictive. One of my favorite game apps ever…. I could even deal with the many ads and the long ads, except that the ads are often freezing so you lose your progress and have to reboot the game
  7. [R1] Drop The Number 1/5 · GB Keeps dropping: Why on earth does this game keep freezing and dropping. My advice…drop this piece of #+€t out.
  8. [R6] Drop The Number 2/5 · GB Please fix the issues: I love this game however after a few minutes it starts to lag and stick. It affects lots of other things on my tablet as well and I have to delete it. I have tried lots of things to make it work better but it seems to be an issue that I can’t do anything about. I can see that other people have complained also. Please fix it as I would love to be able to use it.
  9. [R24] Drop The Number 1/5 · GB doesn’t start: read the title
  10. [R28] Drop The Number 2/5 · GB Great idea, so glitchy: Enjoying the game but keeps freezing and won’t do anything so will probably give the app up soon
  11. [R3] Drop The Number 3/5 · GB Grl pwr: It’s ok ig it’s just the advertisements that annoy me
  12. [R4] Drop The Number 2/5 · GB Louis Chilcotts confrontation: a good old friend of mine told me about this wonderfully entertaining game and i thought ok rockstar ill download this game right now. Therefore i downloaded it. I was immediately confronted by a strenuous advertisement and was angered instantly i thought grr this isnt nice and immediately deleted it out of frustration i killed my brother and buried him at my best fr
  13. [R8] Drop The Number 2/5 · GB Ads: Game is fun and has potential. Unfortunately this experience is ruined by unasked for ads. At least make the ads voluntary for a reward. It’s not fun getting to the required number and then getting an ad as punishment…
  14. [R9] Drop The Number 5/5 · GB No ads doesn’t work: Paid to remove ads but still my child has to put up with the constant ads. Took money but didn’t stop ads!
  15. [R16] Drop The Number 1/5 · GB Scam - false advertising.: After paying to remove the adverts, I still get endless adverts which stop me playing the game. This is false advertising as I’ve paid for something I’ve not received. Clearly you’re not trustworthy as developers and just interested in ripping off customers for as much money as possible. The app support goes to a site that has no option for any support or contact and j
  16. [R18] Drop The Number 2/5 · GB Don’t pay for ads free - doesn’t work: The game is good but there are so many tedious adds I thought I’d pay for ad free but it doesn’t work. Took my money and nothing happened. Just asked apple for refund. Developers need to fix it.
  17. [R52] Drag n Merge 5/5 · US Please help: This is my favorite game and I have had it on my iPad for a few years now. But I just ran the latest update on the game and now it doesn’t work anymore! The app won’t even open! What can I do? I don’t want to lose my favorite game!
  18. [R12] Drop The Number 2/5 · GB Too many long adverts: I’ve given up on the game - there are far too many long adverts which keep sticking.
  19. [R20] Drop The Number 1/5 · GB B R UH: Why. Start game? Ad. Open game?? Ad. Why.
  20. [R26] Drop The Number 1/5 · GB Want my money back.: Was fed up with the adverts, so I purchased the “Add’s Free” version. After 2 minutes an add pops up. I want my money back.
  21. [R29] Drop The Number 4/5 · GB Lag lag lag: Enjoying the game but it’ really lags after 5 minutes and becomes unplayable, also makes my iPhone 11 really hot…

Synthesized from 110 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store