Comparison

Micro Breaker vs Ancient Tails

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

Ancient Tails

Embark on a retro-inspired platforming adventure to defeat feline foes. Stun enemies with head-butts while dodging hazards like bouncing balls and motorbikes. Relive classic gameplay with modern polish.

Highlights
  • Retro platforming gameplay
  • Head-butt enemies to stun
  • Dodge bouncing balls and motorbikes
  • Inspired by 80s/90s classics
  • Single-player adventure
Features
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Ancient Tails is a platform game inspired by a number of classic titles from the eighties and nineties. Your task is to stun enemy creatures by head-butting them, but watch out for bouncing balls and motorbikes!

Screenshots

Micro Breaker4 screens
Ancient Tails4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Micro Breaker at Free against Ancient Tails's $1.99. Micro Breaker also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). Ancient Tails's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

Micro Breaker is free to download; Ancient Tails costs $1.99 up front. Micro Breaker sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Ancient Tails asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Micro Breaker ships an update every 2 months, Ancient Tails every 7 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Micro Breaker versus Ancient Tails: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicro BreakerAncient Tails
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.7 (11K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews74.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB116 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarcin KlocRichard Bannister

Customer experience

Micro Breaker

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

Ancient Tails

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Ancient Tails

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
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  • 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
None

Ancient Tails

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Micro Breaker free?
Micro Breaker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ancient Tails free?
Ancient Tails costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Micro Breaker or Ancient Tails have ads?
Micro Breaker shows ads; Ancient Tails does not.
Which is updated more often, Micro Breaker or Ancient Tails?
Micro Breaker ships an update every 2 months, and Ancient Tails every 7 months. Most recently, Micro Breaker was updated on November 3, 2026 and Ancient Tails on November 3, 2026.

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