# Micro Breaker vs Pump the Blob!

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Micro Breaker | Pump the Blob! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/micro-breaker/id1090348795/reviews)** | [4.5 (147 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pump-the-blob/id1436842297/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 147 |
| Positive reviews | **74.1% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 79 MB | 221 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marcin Kloc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1090348794) | [Orbital Knight sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/814466050) |

## 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


### Pump the Blob!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pump-the-blob/id1436842297)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disable ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Disable ads | $3.99 | one-time |


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