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Head-to-head

Drop The Number vs Merge Hexa™ Number Puzzle Game

Drop The Number 4.7★ · Free + IAP 60
Winner Merge Hexa™ Number Puzzle Game
Merge Hexa™ Number Puzzle Game 4.9★ · Free + IAP 70

Merge Hexa™ Number Puzzle Game is the better choice due to its slightly more stable performance and better customer support, despite both apps struggling with intrusive ads and issues with ad-free purchases.

Full reviews: Drop The Number · Merge Hexa™ Number Puzzle Game

Both Drop The Number and Merge Hexa™ Number Puzzle Game offer engaging number puzzle gameplay, but both are heavily criticized for excessive and intrusive advertisements. Merge Hexa™ has a slight edge in stability and customer support responsiveness, while Drop The Number struggles with frequent freezing and crashing.

Head to head

Gameplay & Features tieR2R5R7R11
Drop The Number Drop The Number is described as fun, addictive, and good for all ages, with some users noting its educational value in math and satisfying visuals R2R5R7R11. However, some find the timed element frustrating and one reviewer noted it's locked to portrait mode R30.
Merge Hexa™ Number Puzzle Game Merge Hexa™ is also praised as addictive, fun, relaxing, and good for passing time . Some users found it too easy and never-ending once a strategy was learned, leading to boredom . There were also complaints about not finding other games advertised and a level cap at 999 .
Reliability & Performance edge: Merge Hexa™ Number Puzzle GameR1R6R24R28
Drop The Number Drop The Number suffers from significant reliability issues, with many users reporting the game freezing, lagging, sticking, and crashing frequently R1R6R28. Some users experienced the app not even loading past the start screen R24. It also reportedly makes devices hot and affects other tablet functions R6.
Merge Hexa™ Number Puzzle Game Merge Hexa™ also has performance issues, including ads freezing and requiring restarts , the game crashing and losing progress , and glitches where number pairs are non-functional or ads fail to load for rewards . However, some users report no issues and find it compelling .
Ads & Monetization tieR3R4R8R9
Drop The Number Drop The Number is heavily criticized for an overwhelming number of intrusive, long, and unskippable ads that appear at startup, mid-game, and after levels R3R4R8R11. Many users reported that paying to remove ads did not work, with ads still appearing after purchase R9R16R18R26. There are also complaints about inappropriate ads .
Merge Hexa™ Number Puzzle Game Merge Hexa™ also faces strong criticism for excessive, long, and repetitive ads that frequently interrupt gameplay . Similar to App A, multiple users reported that purchasing the ad-free version did not remove the ads R78.
Customer Support edge: Merge Hexa™ Number Puzzle GameR16R60R63R78
Drop The Number Drop The Number's support is severely lacking. Users reported that the app support links to a site with no contact or support options, only advertising for other games R16. There are no mentions of successful issue resolution by support.
Merge Hexa™ Number Puzzle Game Merge Hexa™ has mixed but generally better support. While some users reported no reply to messages regarding missing coins or ad-free purchases R60R63R78, one user successfully contacted customer support for missing diamonds and received a quick correction .
Pick Drop The Number if

you prefer a slightly more traditional 'drop the number' style game and are willing to tolerate significant performance issues and ads, or if you primarily play on an iPad/tablet where some users report fewer glitches .

Pick Merge Hexa™ Number Puzzle Game if

you prefer a hexagonal merge puzzle and value slightly better stability and the possibility of responsive customer support for in-app purchase issues , despite still facing numerous ads and issues with ad-free purchases.

Evidence note: Both apps have a high volume of negative reviews, particularly regarding ads and in-app purchase failures for ad removal. The lifetime ratings are high, but recent reviews are heavily skewed negative, indicating a decline in user experience. The free-vs-paid asymmetry is evident, as many negative reviews stem from free users frustrated by ads, and paid users frustrated by ad-free purchases not working.

Frequently asked

Do these games have too many ads?
Yes, both Drop The Number and Merge Hexa™ Number Puzzle Game are heavily criticized for having an excessive number of long, intrusive, and often unskippable ads that frequently interrupt gameplay R8R12R22R38.
Does paying to remove ads work in these games?
No, many users for both Drop The Number and Merge Hexa™ Number Puzzle Game report that paying for the 'ad-free' version does not actually remove the ads, leading to frustration and requests for refunds R9R16R18R26.
Are there performance issues with these games?
Yes, Drop The Number is frequently reported to freeze, lag, stick, and crash, sometimes preventing the app from even opening R1R6R28R30. Merge Hexa™ also experiences issues with ads freezing, game crashes, and glitches affecting rewards .

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R2] Drop The Number 5/5 · GB I love it: It’s great 5 stars⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
  2. [R5] Drop The Number 5/5 · GB Best game creator ever: I love this game so much
  3. [R7] Drop The Number 5/5 · GB Great game: Never gets repetitive and fun for the whole family
  4. [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
  5. [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.
  6. [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.
  7. [R24] Drop The Number 1/5 · GB doesn’t start: read the title
  8. [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
  9. [R3] Drop The Number 3/5 · GB Grl pwr: It’s ok ig it’s just the advertisements that annoy me
  10. [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
  11. [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…
  12. [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!
  13. [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
  14. [R60] Merge Hexa™ Number Puzzle Game 2/5 · GB Good to start then……: Enjoyed game to start with however after a few months too my money multiple times with no coins appearing in account. No reply to my messages concerning this! Very disappoint will have to delete and find another.
  15. [R63] Merge Hexa™ Number Puzzle Game 1/5 · GB Charged me but didn’t give coins: I paid 3 separate times for coins and was charged but it flashed an error message about not being connected to internet. Nowhere to contact developer. Essentially thieves.
  16. [R78] Merge Hexa™ Number Puzzle Game 2/5 · GB No ad removal: Paid for add removal , I really noticed no difference so waste of money , it’s could be a fantastic game , but in app purchases expensive , I’m unable to see other players scores as well , and doesn’t seem to be any support , may just uninstall
  17. [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.
  18. [R22] Drop The Number 2/5 · GB Adverts: This game is so addictive. And personally I love it but it’s such a shame about the adverts. It’s like they don’t stop with the adverts it gets annoying. Although I love this game its getting deleted because I cannot stand the constant adverts. The adverts wouldn’t be a problem if they weren’t every 5 seconds lol
  19. [R38] Drop The Number 1/5 · GB Annoying ads: The ads keep coming throughout the game…not just at the beginning or end!! The worst thing is you can’t even skip them as the when you try and click on the cross it keeps taking you to the App Store..so frustrating and annoying
  20. [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.
  21. [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.
  22. [R30] Drop The Number 2/5 · GB Good game, big problems: This game is very fun, satisfying and relaxing but there are some big problems. First off, sometimes (most of the time) my game will freeze and not start halfway through the “superbox” logo on the red screen at the start. Also, the timed element can be incredibly frustrating, especially when you are close to the top.

Synthesized from 98 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store