# Bricksy vs Idle Game 1

The clearest difference is rating: Idle Game 1 at 4.7 against Bricksy's 4.2. Idle Game 1 also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 36%) and ratings volume (8.3K vs 271). Bricksy's advantage is iOS requirement (10.3 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bricksy sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Idle Game 1 sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Idle Game 1 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Game 1 has 8.3K ratings behind it against 271, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Bricksy's written reviews are positive against 62% of Idle Game 1's.

Bricksy ships an update every 5 days, Idle Game 1 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bricksy | Idle Game 1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (271 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bricksy/id1305072277/reviews) | **[4.7 (8.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-game-1/id1529082184/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 271 | **8.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 35.7% of reviews | **61.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AppDesign](https://appshunter.io/developer/298293443) | [Cem Kamiloglu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759947697) |

## What reviewers say

### Bricksy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bricksy/id1305072277)

Shoot at incoming bricks to reduce their count before they reach the bottom. Catch balls to survive longer and achieve higher scores. Enjoy uninterrupted, ad-free gameplay with optional in-app purchases for extra shots.

**Highlights:** Shoot bricks to decrease count, Catch balls for survival, Unlimited ad-free gameplay, High score challenges, Optional in-app purchases

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 more moves | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy me an Espresso | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and satisfying gameplay
- ✨ Ad-free experience
- 🧘 Zen-like gameplay
- 💰 Optional in-app purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Drains battery significantly
- 💸 Pushes in-app purchases
- 📉 Unplayable at higher levels

**Reported bugs**

- Game glitches badly after level 395
- Game starts to glitch around round 360
- Balls get their own minds and move on their own
- Game makes you restart or pay money at level 361
- Horribly coded, glitches and issues make it impossible to play

**Requested features**

- Damage multiplier upgrade
- Double balls for one level option


### Idle Game 1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-game-1/id1529082184)

This incremental clicker game offers a unique experience for seasoned players with its emphasis on random upgrades and strategic decision-making. Each playthrough unfolds differently due to randomized prestige bonuses, encouraging varied optimizations and adjustments. It provides a tactical depth rarely seen in the genre, with special features for managing progress and purchases.

**Highlights:** Random prestige bonuses, Strategic optimization, Varied adjustments, Color upgrade mechanics, Prestige cheat selection, Low contrast mode

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| x 250 Prestige Bonus | $0.99 | one-time |
| Select Prestige for 20 Rounds | $0.99 | one-time |
| x 5K Prestige Bonus | $1.99 | one-time |
| x 1 Million Prestige Bonus | $2.99 | one-time |
| x 75 Million Prestige Bonus | $3.99 | one-time |
| Infinite (Maxed: 95.8Q) Prestige | $4.99 | one-time |
| Add 2.50 Prestige Power | $7.99 | one-time |
| Add 0.50 Prestige Power | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 No ads or forced purchases
- 🚀 Fast progression in early game
- 💡 Unique random prestige mechanic
- 👍 Simple, clean design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Random prestige upgrades can be frustrating
- 🔋 No offline progress
- 💤 Extremely slow progress in late game
- 💤 Repetitive grind towards the end
- 💰 Paid upgrade required to finish the game

**Reported bugs**

- Prestige bonuses not working as expected
- Upgrade buttons not registering taps
- Compatibility issues on larger screens

**Requested features**

- Offline earnings or idle mode
- More control over prestige upgrades
- Better balance for late-game progression
- Visual indicators for max-leveled upgrades


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bricksy free?

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

### Is Idle Game 1 free?

Idle Game 1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bricksy or Idle Game 1?

Idle Game 1 is rated higher. Bricksy averages 4.2 out of 5 from 271 ratings, while Idle Game 1 averages 4.7 from 8.3K ratings.

### Do Bricksy or Idle Game 1 have ads?

Neither Bricksy nor Idle Game 1 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bricksy or Idle Game 1?

Bricksy ships an update every 5 days, and Idle Game 1 weekly. Most recently, Bricksy was updated on October 12, 2026 and Idle Game 1 on October 16, 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.*