# BBTAN vs Break Bricks

The clearest difference is rating: Break Bricks at 4.4 against BBTAN's 3.1. Break Bricks also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ratings volume (68K vs 1.1K). BBTAN's advantage is review sentiment (49% vs 17%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BBTAN sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Break Bricks asks for nothing beyond the download.

Break Bricks holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Break Bricks has 68K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of BBTAN's written reviews are positive against 17% of Break Bricks's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

BBTAN ships an update every 9 days, Break Bricks fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BBTAN | Break Bricks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bbtan-break-brick/id1060433597/reviews) | **[4.4 (68K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/break-bricks-physics-balls/id1372837123/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | **68K** |
| Positive reviews | **49.0% of reviews** | 16.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 219 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [111%](https://appshunter.io/developer/1060433596) | [Beijing Weidian Huyu Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1604731547) |

## What reviewers say

### BBTAN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bbtan-break-brick/id1060433597)

Engage in a classic brick-breaking challenge with updated gameplay. Aim, shoot, and bounce balls to clear bricks efficiently. Discover new brick types, game modes, and helpful boosters for an enhanced experience.

**Highlights:** New game mode with limited bricks and stars, Various new brick types with unique gimmicks, Boosters and Golden Aim for enhanced gameplay, Card Match system for item acquisition, Sophisticated new UI graphics, Tap to aim and shoot balls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 coin | $0.99 | one-time |
| 220 coin | $1.99 | one-time |
| SUPER SMALL BALL | $1.99 | one-time |
| NINJA STAR | $1.99 | one-time |
| ALL BALL | $1.99 | one-time |
| COIN BALL | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| SUPER SUPER SMALL BALL | $1.99 | one-time |
| 200 COINS | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 coin | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1200 coin | $6.99 | one-time |
| BASIC BUNDLE | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and addictive
- 🚀 Great time killer
- 👍 Satisfying gameplay
- 👍 Mesmerizing and fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs after updates
- 🔋 Overrides music/audio playback
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔧 Unresponsive customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch after update
- Ads still show up despite paying for ad-free
- Aiming reticle disappears on startup
- Balls get stuck and don't respond properly

**Requested features**

- Add a fast forward button
- Separate high scores for each ball type
- Restore previous progress and purchases
- Bring back the original game mechanics


### Break Bricks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/break-bricks-physics-balls/id1372837123)

This game challenges you to aim and shoot balls to break bricks. Utilize props to enhance your score and conquer numerous well-designed levels. It's a classic brick-breaking experience perfect for passing the time.

**Highlights:** Aim and shoot balls, Break bricks, Utilize props, Tons of levels, Time killer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Satisfying gameplay
- 🎨 Visually appealing
- 🤩 Great concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Too many ads
- 🕰️ Levels too short
- 🔍 Difficulty too easy
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Ads interfering with gameplay
- Inconsistent physics and ball movement

**Requested features**

- Reduce ad frequency
- Add difficulty settings
- Implement a fast-forward option
- Introduce more challenging levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BBTAN free?

BBTAN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Break Bricks free?

Break Bricks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BBTAN or Break Bricks?

Break Bricks is rated higher. BBTAN averages 3.1 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Break Bricks averages 4.4 from 68K ratings.

### Do BBTAN or Break Bricks have ads?

Both BBTAN and Break Bricks show ads.

### Which is updated more often, BBTAN or Break Bricks?

BBTAN ships an update every 9 days, and Break Bricks fortnightly. Most recently, BBTAN was updated on September 23, 2026 and Break Bricks on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*