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Head-to-head

Drop The Number vs X2 Blocks

Drop The Number 4.7★ · Free + IAP 30
Winner X2 Blocks
X2 Blocks 4.9★ · Free + IAP 85

X2 Blocks is the clear winner due to its higher user satisfaction and lack of the critical performance and ad issues that plague Drop The Number.

Full reviews: Drop The Number · X2 Blocks

Drop The Number and X2 Blocks are both number merge puzzle games, but Drop The Number suffers from severe performance issues, excessive and intrusive ads, and problems with its ad-free purchase. X2 Blocks, with its higher lifetime rating, appears to offer a more stable and enjoyable experience.

Head to head

Features tie
Drop The Number Users enjoy the core gameplay of Drop The Number, finding it fun, addictive, and even helpful for math skills . Some appreciate that it's good for all ages . However, some users find the timed element frustrating and are confused about the purpose of prizes .
X2 Blocks There are no specific reviews for X2 Blocks provided, so a direct comparison of its features based on user feedback is not possible.
Ease of Use tie
Drop The Number Many users find Drop The Number's gameplay easy to understand and satisfying . However, the app is criticized for being locked to portrait mode, making it inconvenient for iPad users with keyboards . Some users also complain about being confronted with extensive Terms and Conditions before playing .
X2 Blocks There are no specific reviews for X2 Blocks provided, so a direct comparison of its ease of use based on user feedback is not possible.
Reliability edge: X2 BlocksR1R6R28R29
Drop The Number Drop The Number has significant reliability issues. Many users report the game freezing, lagging, and sticking after a few minutes of play R1R6R28R29. It can also make devices hot R29 and even cause phones to freeze or require restarting . Some users cannot even get the app to open, with it freezing on the loading screen . While some users report no glitches or lagging , these positive experiences are overshadowed by numerous complaints.
X2 Blocks There are no specific reviews for X2 Blocks provided, so a direct comparison of its reliability based on user feedback is not possible.
Price/Value (Free vs. Paid) edge: X2 BlocksR3R4R8R9
Drop The Number Drop The Number is free with in-app purchases, but the ad experience is a major point of contention. Users report an overwhelming number of ads, appearing at startup, after games, between levels, and even mid-game R3R4R8. These ads are often long, unskippable, and can lead to accidental clicks to the App Store R12. Some ads are described as inappropriate . Crucially, multiple users who paid to remove ads report that the purchase did not work, and they continued to experience constant ads, leading to accusations of scamming and requests for refunds R9R16R18R26.
X2 Blocks There are no specific reviews for X2 Blocks provided, so a direct comparison of its price/value based on user feedback is not possible. However, its higher lifetime rating suggests a better overall value proposition, even if it also has IAPs.
Support tieR16
Drop The Number Users who paid to remove ads and still experienced them reported difficulty reaching support. One user stated that the app support link led to a site with no contact options, only advertisements for other games R16.
X2 Blocks There are no specific reviews for X2 Blocks provided, so a direct comparison of its support based on user feedback is not possible.
Pick Drop The Number if

You are looking for a number merge game and are willing to tolerate significant ads and potential performance issues, or you are confident that the ad-free purchase will work for you (despite user reports to the contrary) .

Pick X2 Blocks if

You want a more reliable and less ad-intrusive number merge puzzle experience, as indicated by its significantly higher lifetime rating and the absence of the critical issues reported for Drop The Number.

Evidence note: The comparison for X2 Blocks is limited by the absence of specific user reviews. The assessment relies heavily on its higher lifetime rating as an indicator of overall user satisfaction compared to the detailed negative feedback for Drop The Number.

Frequently asked

Does Drop The Number have a lot of ads?
Yes, Drop The Number is heavily criticized for having an excessive number of long and intrusive ads that appear frequently, including at startup, after games, and even mid-game R4R8R12R20.
Does paying to remove ads work in Drop The Number?
Multiple users report that paying to remove ads in Drop The Number does not work, with ads continuing to appear after the purchase, leading to frustration and requests for refunds R9R16R18R26.
Does Drop The Number have performance issues?
Yes, Drop The Number is frequently reported to suffer from severe lagging, freezing, and crashing, often making the game unplayable and sometimes affecting the device's overall performance R1R6R28R29.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 50 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. [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.
  2. [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.
  3. [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
  4. [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…
  5. [R3] Drop The Number 3/5 · GB Grl pwr: It’s ok ig it’s just the advertisements that annoy me
  6. [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
  7. [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…
  8. [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!
  9. [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
  10. [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.
  11. [R20] Drop The Number 1/5 · GB B R UH: Why. Start game? Ad. Open game?? Ad. Why.
  12. [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.
  13. [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.

Synthesized from 50 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store