Comparison

Manix vs Bricks Arena

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

Head to head
About

Manix

Experience classic arcade action with a blend of modern and retro graphics. Enjoy one-handed mobile controls for brick breaking, rock smashing, and alien shooting. Features 50 free levels, multiple game modes, and hypnotic audio for addictive gameplay.

Highlights
  • 50 unique levels
  • Multiple game modes
  • One-handed mobile controls
  • PowerUps for enhanced gameplay
  • Customizable ship sensitivity
  • No ads or nags
Features
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Experience classic arcade action with a seamless blend of modern and retro graphics and sound. All the brick breaking, rock smashing, alien shooting mayhem you need with buttery smooth one-handed mobile controls. Fifty free levels of addictive action, multiple game modes, hypnotic audio and that "just one more try" arcade drama you love. If you have fond memories of games like Breakout, Space Invaders, Asteroids, Galaga, and Tempest, you will find that Manix takes inspiration from these classics and blends and bends them together to create something new and unique. FEATURES: - 50 unique levels across multiple game modes... - Swarming, spinning, wandering, and attacking bricks. Keep your eye on the ball while you deal with these baddies... - Brick walls that move, shimmer, dance, spin, break apart, and float away to make it harder and harder for you to keep the ball in play... - Spinning asteroids that shatter and send rock particles your way while you try to encircle and clear the space debris... - PowerUps that produce extra lives, brick-shattering laser beams, ball bombs, and more... - Positional music and sound effects that surround and keep you focused (especially when you're using headphones!)... - Massive explosions that rain fiery particles down upon your ship... - Sun, snow, rain, thunder and lightning, wind, and outer space levels... - Customizable ship sensitivity and game speed... - No ads, no nags, just totally free arcade action... - Created by Pete Rizzuto

About

Bricks Arena

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Step into the exciting world of Brick Arena, where your reflexes and strategy are put to the test! Experience the thrill of breaking bricks across multiple levels tailored to challenge players of all skill levels—whether you're looking for a casual game in easy mode, a balanced experience in medium mode, or the ultimate test of your abilities in hard mode. Brick Arena offers smooth gameplay and intuitive controls, letting you focus on what matters most: smashing through layers of bricks and achieving the highest scores. Compete with friends or push your own limits, as each level gets progressively harder and keeps you coming back for more! Looking for more ways to make the game your own? With the gems you collected while smashing through the levels, you can visit the shop to unlock exclusive skins to customise your theme, ball and paddle, giving your game a fresh, personalised look. Whether you want to play with a sleek, futuristic design or something more classic, there are plenty of options to explore. Tired Of Ads? With Our Remove Ads Subscription in Brick Arena, you can remove the pesky ads that were getting in your way of enjoying your game! Experience thrilling challenges and compete against players worldwide, tracking your progress in real time through our Achievements and Leaderboards. Showcase your skill and perseverance by unlocking as many achievements as you can and fighting for the coveted number one spot. Every brick that you smash through and power ups you collect, brings you closer to glory. Are you ready to leave your mark and become a legend in our game? Let the competition begin! As you master the mechanics and rise to the challenge, you’ll find yourself fully immersed in the dynamic action that Brick Arena delivers. With endless replay value, stunning visuals, and a fun, competitive edge, this game is perfect for both casual gamers and serious competitors alike. Download Brick Arena now and prove that you’ve got what it takes to be the ultimate brick breaker champion! Keep leveling up, improving your score, and personalizing your experience with awesome skins. Terms of Use (EULA) : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Manix4 screens
Bricks Arena4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Manix at none against Bricks Arena's 1. Manix also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). Bricks Arena's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 34 months). On price and device support 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. Bricks Arena sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Manix asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Manix ships an update every 34 months, Bricks Arena every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Manix versus Bricks Arena: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterManixBricks Arena
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 34 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB142 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlitterbit, LLCBhavik Damasiya

In-app purchases

None

Manix

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Bricks Arena

Subscriptions1
  • Remove Ads$1.991 Month

Questions

Is Manix free?
Manix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bricks Arena free?
Bricks Arena is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Manix or Bricks Arena have ads?
Bricks Arena shows ads; Manix does not.
Which is updated more often, Manix or Bricks Arena?
Manix ships an update every 34 months, and Bricks Arena every 2 days. Most recently, Manix was updated on September 16, 2026 and Bricks Arena on September 18, 2026.

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