# Drop Wizard Tower

> Spell casting arcade fun!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1220936997](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1220936997)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1220936997`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Nitrome
- **Category:** Casual
- **Rating:** 4.30 / 5 (86 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** 2017-09-18
- **First published:** 2017-07-05
- **Size:** 45 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-26
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/drop-wizard-tower/id1220936997)
- **Website:** [http://www.nitrome.com/mobile/](http://www.nitrome.com/mobile/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.nitrome.com/privacy](http://www.nitrome.com/privacy)

## Description

Over 1 million downloads! Drop Wizard Tower is a fast-paced spellcasting arcade platformer where a lone Wizard fights the Shadow Order to reclaim the ancient egg and restore balance.

Features include ascension through 50+ floors, unlockable wizards with unique stats and abilities, 8 epic boss fights, hazard-filled environments, easy one-handed controls, randomized level layouts for replayability, Almanac pages revealing monsters and lore, catchy chiptune music, and leaderboards with achievements. Note: contains third-party ads and cross-promotion for other Nitrome titles, removable via a one-time in-app purchase.

## Rankings

- #147,235 — Overall

## Review summary

Reviewers praise the game's visuals, story, and replay value, with ads that are relatively unobtrusive. However, stability issues (crashes/freeze) and intrusive advertising detract from the experience. Several players view it as a Bubble Bobble-inspired clone lacking originality, while others still enjoy its charm and want more content in a potential sequel.

### Pros

- Beautiful pixel art with charming visuals and unique characters.
- Engaging story and solid, addictive gameplay mechanics.
- Ads are minimal and not disruptive to the core experience.
- High replayability and progression (unlocking characters; strong sequel potential).
- Easy to pick up but with depth, offering a satisfying learning curve.

### Cons

- Frequent crashes and freezes that can cause progress loss or require restarting.
- Intrusive ads that interrupt gameplay and have hard-to-tap close buttons.
- Perceived lack of originality, seen by some as a Bubble Bobble clone rather than a fresh idea.
- Some players find the game boring or not engaging over time.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1220936997)