Comparison

Micro Breaker vs Pump the Blob!

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Micro Breaker

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
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Micro Breaker - is a fresh take on a brick breaking game with a great and expanded gameplay that you've never seen before. Here you can acquire and upgrade amazing power-ups that will change your odds in more difficult stages. You can unlock different paddles and balls that you can use to beat the high scores and smash your way through the online rankings! IMMERSIVE AND ENGAGING Master the paddle with engaging controls in the 3D environment that will change your perspective about brick breakers forever! Combining dynamic graphics with almost natural controls will allow you to enjoy this classic and refreshed gameplay! TWO DIFFERENT MODES WITH UNLIMITED OPPORTUNITIES You can enjoy a normal mode with 130 different stages divided between 4 different zones. Each zone has a non-linear stage layout and it's entirely up to you which route you take, but you can beat all the stages to gain more stars! Will you be able to reach and beat all Boss stages? There's also a challenge mode, where you will face those stages in random order, trying to get the highest winning streak to gain more rewards while climbing online scoreboard in both modes! DAILY QUESTS AND MORE We've prepared daily quests that will award you with some prizes for breaking through some stages. The game will additionally reward you for your progression through the normal mode. The in-game currency will allow you to unlock even more exciting ways to enjoy smashing bricks and bosses! Besides that, many achievements are waiting to be unlocked, can you get them all? BREAKING IN AUGMENTED REALITY Additionally, we're happy to announce that you will be able to enjoy and soak into the game even more with the AR mode option! You can activate this mode at any moment to enjoy the smashing in the brand new light! Breaking, smashing and going through the motion in the surrounding of your choice! **FEATURES** • Easy and natural controls • Dynamic 3D graphics • Realistic physics • 2 different game modes • Over 130 stages and 4 different zones • 4 challenging boss stages • Over 50 power-ups • Unlockable paddles and balls with different perks

About

Pump the Blob!

Tap and hold to grow, release to shrink in this adorable arcade game. Avoid spikes, collect orbs, and unlock numerous cute skins. Compete with friends and players worldwide on global leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Single tap gameplay
  • Arcade style progress
  • Colorful graphics
  • Unlockable kawaii skins
  • Global and local leaderboards
  • Achievement system
Features
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Pump the Blob, avoid spikes and eat orbs in this adorable single tap arcade game! Wanna play as pizza or a creepy eye? We've got it covered for ya! Unlock new skins, finish achievements and compete with your friends all over the world in global and local leaderboards. How to play: • Tap and hold to grow • Release to shrink • Avoid spikes • Collect and eat orbs Core features: • single tap game • arcade style progress • colorful and vivid graphics • many kawaii skins to unlock • and many more! Start playing Pump the Blob!, the most adorable single tap game, today - join Orbital Knight community loved by millions all over the world. Follow us to get news and updates: Facebook: @OrbitalKnight Twitter: @OrbitalKnight Instagram: @OrbitalKnight_Crew

Screenshots

Micro Breaker4 screens
Pump the Blob!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pump the Blob! at none against Micro Breaker's shown. Pump the Blob! also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). Micro Breaker's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 147). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Micro Breaker sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Pump the Blob! sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Micro Breaker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Micro Breaker has 11K ratings behind it against 147, 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 67% of Pump the Blob!'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Micro Breaker ships an update every 2 months, Pump the Blob! every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Micro Breaker versus Pump the Blob!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicro BreakerPump the Blob!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (11K ratings) — better4.5 (147 ratings)
Positive reviews74.1% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings11K — better147
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB221 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarcin KlocOrbital Knight sp. z o.o.

Customer experience

Micro Breaker

All ratings10,902 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral3.5%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews239 reviews
Positive74.1%
Neutral12.1%
Negative13.8%

Pump the Blob!

All ratings146 ratings
Positive84.9%
Neutral10.3%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Micro Breaker

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Levels not unlocking properly
  • Suspended bricks not falling
  • Inconsistent ad rewards

Requested features

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

Pump the Blob!

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Micro Breaker

One-time10
  • Stack of Credits$0.99
  • 25 Revive Tokens$0.99
  • Pile of Credits$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Unlimited Energy$1.99
  • 60 Revive Tokens$1.99
  • Remove Forced Ads$2.99
  • Credits Multiplier$2.99
  • Mass of Credits$3.99
  • Premium Pack (Welcome Offer)$5.99
  • Premium Pack$8.99
2 purchases

Pump the Blob!

One-time2
  • Disable ads$1.99
  • Disable ads$3.99

Questions

Is Micro Breaker free?
Micro Breaker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pump the Blob! free?
Pump the Blob! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Micro Breaker or Pump the Blob!?
Micro Breaker is rated higher. Micro Breaker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Pump the Blob! averages 4.5 from 147 ratings.
Do Micro Breaker or Pump the Blob! have ads?
Micro Breaker shows ads; Pump the Blob! does not.
Which is updated more often, Micro Breaker or Pump the Blob!?
Micro Breaker ships an update every 2 months, and Pump the Blob! every 10 days. Most recently, Micro Breaker was updated on October 26, 2026 and Pump the Blob! on October 24, 2026.

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