# Micro Breaker vs Ballz

The clearest difference is rating: Micro Breaker at 4.7 against Ballz's 4.3. Micro Breaker also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 46%). Ballz's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (71K vs 11K). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Micro Breaker sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Ballz sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Micro Breaker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ballz has 71K ratings behind it against 11K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Micro Breaker's written reviews are positive against 46% of Ballz's.

Micro Breaker ships an update every 2 months, Ballz every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Micro Breaker | Ballz |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/micro-breaker/id1090348795/reviews)** | [4.3 (71K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballz/id1139609950/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 11K | **71K** |
| Positive reviews | **74.1% of reviews** | 45.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 79 MB | 220 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Marcin Kloc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1090348794) | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) |

## What reviewers say

### Micro Breaker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/micro-breaker/id1090348795)

Experience a classic brick-breaking game with a modern 3D twist. Master engaging controls, unlock powerful upgrades, and conquer over 130 stages across four unique zones. Compete in two distinct modes and even break bricks in augmented reality.

**Highlights:** 3D brick breaking gameplay, Acquire and upgrade power-ups, Unlockable paddles and balls, Normal and Challenge modes, Over 130 stages and 4 zones, Augmented Reality mode, Daily quests and achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stack of Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 25 Revive Tokens | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Energy | $1.99 | one-time |
| 60 Revive Tokens | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Forced Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Credits Multiplier | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mass of Credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack (Welcome Offer) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Modern 3D version of classic Brick Breaker
- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Stunning visuals and neon style
- 🎮 Unique and challenging level design
- 💰 Fair monetization model with option to remove ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional paddle lag and control issues
- 🔍 Ball can be hard to see at times
- 🤑 Frustrating boss fights and paywall
- 🙄 Intrusive ads in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not unlocking properly
- Suspended bricks not falling
- Inconsistent ad rewards

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Customizable paddle and ball options
- Zen mode with relaxed gameplay
- Boss battle mode


### Ballz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballz/id1139609950)

A casual game where you swipe to launch balls and break blocks. Aim to clear as many bricks as possible before they reach the bottom. Collect items to create powerful ball chains and achieve high scores.

**Highlights:** Swipe to launch balls, Break bricks, Collect items for ball chains, Endless gameplay, Challenge friends

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Rings | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Extra Lives | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Rings | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 900 Rings | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30 Extra Lives | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Basic | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Advanced | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Premium Variation | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50 Extra Lives | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Premium | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
- 🎨 Customizable ball colors
- 🕹️ Satisfying physics and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Restart button too close to main menu
- ⏱️ Slow progression at higher levels
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches at high scores
- 💰 In-app purchases feel underwhelming

**Reported bugs**

- Balls getting stuck or not behaving as expected
- Inconsistent performance and frame rate drops
- Continued ads appearing even after purchase

**Requested features**

- Add a confirmation prompt before restarting
- Implement a 'skip to end' or 'fast forward' option
- Introduce new game modes or challenges
- Allow spending in-game currency on more useful items


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Micro Breaker free?

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

### Is Ballz free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Micro Breaker or Ballz?

Micro Breaker is rated higher. Micro Breaker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Ballz averages 4.3 from 71K ratings.

### Do Micro Breaker or Ballz have ads?

Both Micro Breaker and Ballz show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Micro Breaker or Ballz?

Micro Breaker ships an update every 2 months, and Ballz every 3 weeks. Most recently, Micro Breaker was updated on October 26, 2026 and Ballz on October 27, 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.*
