Comparison

Planktoons vs Brick Damage

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

Head to head
About

Planktoons

Features
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Something tiny is about to become something massive. Deep beneath the surface, a world of color, strategy, and surprisingly satisfying tile-merging awaits. Planktoons is a cozy ocean puzzle game where you start with the smallest creature in the sea - and evolve your way to the top of the food chain, one merge at a time. This is your underwater kingdom. Build it wisely. HOW IT WORKS Slide tiles across the grid. Match identical sea creatures to merge them into something bigger, rarer, and more magnificent. Tiny plankton becomes a quirky fish. That fish becomes something grander. And on it goes - until you're commanding the giants of the deep. Every move matters. Every choice shapes your ocean. It's the kind of mind game you pick up for five minutes and put down an hour later. UNLEASH THE WHIRLPOOL When your grid gets crowded, it's time to make a bold move: trigger the Whirlpool. This signature twist reshuffles your entire board - a tactical power-up that can completely flip your strategy. Use it at the right moment and watch your game transform. Use it carelessly and... well, that's what makes it interesting. TAKE YOUR TIME Changed your mind? Undo your last move and rethink your strategy. Planktoons rewards calm thinking over speed - it's a casual game built for players who enjoy being smart about it. FEATURES Global Leaderboard - Compete with players worldwide and climb the ranks Achievements - Your progress syncs across all your devices via your account Personal Stats - Track how far you've come in your ocean journey Charming Animations - Every sea creature has its own personality and flair Fully Offline - No Wi-Fi? No problem. Play anywhere, anytime 11 Languages - Arabic, English, French, German, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Thai, Vietnamese WHO IS PLANKTOONS FOR? For anyone who loves a cozy, no-pressure puzzle experience. For fans of ocean games and fish games who want something with actual strategic depth. For casual game lovers who enjoy the "just one more move" feeling. For the thinker, the explorer, and everyone who's ever looked at the ocean and wondered what's going on down there. Dive in. The food chain is waiting.

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Brick Damage

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Old school brick game, reborn. Brick Damage brings back the feel of classic handheld puzzle games โ€” 8-bit sounds, haptic feedback, and a retro Game Boy theme โ€” wrapped in a modern interface built for today's phones. GAMEPLAY Drag pieces onto an 8x8 grid. Fill a row or column to clear it. Chain clears back-to-back for combo multipliers and big scores. Watch out for frozen cells that block your path, and trigger power cell blasts to clear the board. THREE GAME MODES - Classic โ€” Beat your high score before the board fills up. Frozen obstacles and power cells keep every game different. - Hard โ€” Escalating difficulty. More ice, faster expiring power cells, and combo-powered mega blasts that grow with your streak. - Zen โ€” No game over, no pressure. The board auto-clears when you're stuck. Just play. FEATURES - Combo system with score multipliers - Frozen cells and power cell explosions - Rescue rotation when no pieces fit - 19 achievements across Classic and Hard modes - Daily best, play streaks, and lifetime stats - Three themes: Dark, Light, and Retro Game Boy - 8-bit sound effects and haptic feedback - Damage Control: set a game limit and cooldown to manage play time Brick Damage is fully offline. No ads, no accounts, no data collection, no internet required. Just a modern take on the brick game you grew up with.

Screenshots

Planktoons4 screens
Brick Damage4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Brick Damage at none against Planktoons's shown. Brick Damage also leads on price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On update cadence, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Planktoons costs $2.99 and Brick Damage $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Planktoons ships an update every 4 months, Brick Damage every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Planktoons versus Brick Damage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlanktoonsBrick Damage
Price$2.99$0.99 โ€” better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months โ€” betterEvery 6 months
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better15.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size275 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSMOOTHICS e.U.Jussi Seppala

In-app purchases

None

Planktoons

No in-app purchases

None

Brick Damage

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Planktoons free?
Planktoons costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Brick Damage free?
Brick Damage costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Planktoons or Brick Damage have ads?
Planktoons shows ads; Brick Damage does not.
Which is updated more often, Planktoons or Brick Damage?
Planktoons ships an update every 4 months, and Brick Damage every 6 months. Most recently, Planktoons was updated on October 29, 2026 and Brick Damage on October 28, 2026.

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