# Micro Breaker vs Paintshot

The clearest difference is update cadence: Paintshot at weekly against Micro Breaker's every 2 months. Paintshot also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). Micro Breaker's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 16). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Micro Breaker sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Paintshot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Paintshot holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Micro Breaker has 11K ratings behind it against 16, 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 80% of Paintshot's.

Micro Breaker ships an update every 2 months, Paintshot weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Micro Breaker | Paintshot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/micro-breaker/id1090348795/reviews) | **[4.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paintshot/id1447409059/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 74.1% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 79 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marcin Kloc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1090348794) | [Christian Schnellmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/566964130) |

## 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


### Paintshot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paintshot/id1447409059)

Add color to drawings by shooting balls and collecting drops. Erase lines as needed to complete over 200 hand-drawn levels. Enjoy a messy, colorful art experience.

**Highlights:** Shoot balls to color drawings, Collect color drops, Erase lines, 200+ hand-drawn levels, Action painting gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock full game | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Micro Breaker free?

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

### Is Paintshot free?

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

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

Paintshot is rated higher. Micro Breaker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Paintshot averages 4.9 from 16 ratings.

### Do Micro Breaker or Paintshot have ads?

Both Micro Breaker and Paintshot show ads.

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

Micro Breaker ships an update every 2 months, and Paintshot weekly. Most recently, Micro Breaker was updated on October 24, 2026 and Paintshot 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.*