# Bricks Breaker Quest vs The Backgammon

The clearest difference is rating: Bricks Breaker Quest at 4.3 against The Backgammon's 2.3. Bricks Breaker Quest also leads on review sentiment (35% vs 8%) and ratings volume (18K vs 64). The Backgammon's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bricks Breaker Quest sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. The Backgammon asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bricks Breaker Quest holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bricks Breaker Quest has 18K ratings behind it against 64, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Bricks Breaker Quest's written reviews are positive against 8% of The Backgammon's.

Bricks Breaker Quest ships an update monthly, The Backgammon every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bricks Breaker Quest | The Backgammon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bricks-breaker-quest/id1288430163/reviews)** | [2.3 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-backgammon/id1436665047/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 64 |
| Positive reviews | **35.3% of reviews** | 8.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 194 MB | 324 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MOBIRIX](https://appshunter.io/developer/349276666) | [UNBALANCE Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/358617691) |

## What reviewers say

### Bricks Breaker Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bricks-breaker-quest/id1288430163)

A casual game where you launch balls to break bricks on a board. Aim carefully to clear stages and prevent bricks from reaching the bottom. Enjoy tons of levels and various ball types for a relaxing, offline experience.

**Highlights:** Break bricks by launching balls, Clear stages by removing all bricks, Tons of stages and levels, Various types of balls, Offline gameplay supported, Designed for one-handed play

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| subscribe (Week) | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Purchase 200 Ruby | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ruby 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 500 Ruby | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ruby 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ruby 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ruby 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Ruby&Item pack_2 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Ruby 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Ruby 6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Relaxing and fun
- 👍 Challenging levels
- 👍 Addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Too many ads
- 💰 Ads too long
- 🔒 Impossible to progress without power-ups or spending money
- 🐛 Game freezes and crashes
- 🐛 Inaccurate aim guide

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes
- Losing progress after updates
- Inaccurate aim guide
- Ads that cannot be closed

**Requested features**

- Option to pay for ad-free version
- Daily reward power-ups should renew
- Ability to listen to music/podcasts while playing
- Better progression system without relying on power-ups
- Improved game stability and bug fixes


### The Backgammon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-backgammon/id1436665047)

Engage in classic backgammon matches online against players worldwide or offline against an AI with adjustable difficulty. Enhance your skills with detailed game analysis and practice tools. Enjoy a free, feature-rich experience with customizable rules and visually appealing boards.

**Highlights:** Online multiplayer games, Offline AI opponent, 5 difficulty levels, Rating and ranking system, Match replay and review, Customizable rules, Hint facility

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good for learning the game
- 👍 Pleasant interface and display
- 👍 Efficient matching
- 👍 Good for casual players
- 👍 Can be played for free

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Overwhelmingly negative sentiment due to rigged dice
- 😠 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 😠 Dice rolls are not random
- 😠 AI favors the computer
- 😠 Unfair advantage for higher-rated players

**Reported bugs**

- Ads block the game board
- Ads won't go away, requiring app restart
- Game freezes frequently
- App crashes and closes unexpectedly
- Game rolls back after restart

**Requested features**

- Option to buy a version with no ads
- Improve sound settings (separate BGM and SFX)
- Add a chat option for online play
- Improve controls and piece manipulation
- Option to choose dice button position


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bricks Breaker Quest free?

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

### Is The Backgammon free?

The Backgammon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bricks Breaker Quest or The Backgammon?

Bricks Breaker Quest is rated higher. Bricks Breaker Quest averages 4.3 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while The Backgammon averages 2.3 from 64 ratings.

### Do Bricks Breaker Quest or The Backgammon have ads?

Both Bricks Breaker Quest and The Backgammon show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bricks Breaker Quest or The Backgammon?

Bricks Breaker Quest ships an update monthly, and The Backgammon every 2 months. Most recently, Bricks Breaker Quest was updated on October 16, 2026 and The Backgammon on October 11, 2026.

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