Comparison

MacBrickout vs Micro Breaker

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

Head to head
About

MacBrickout

Experience a classic brick-breaking game with a modern twist. Navigate through challenging levels, collect power-ups, and uncover hidden secrets. Enjoy original music and aim for a high score in this addictive arcade adventure.

Highlights
  • 27 challenging levels
  • Collect falling capsules and hidden fruits/veggies
  • Control the Umphee creature
  • Original 80-minute soundtrack
  • Bonus levels and high score tracking
  • Unique in-game interactions and achievements
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Many will play but few will conquer all 27 levels. Catch falling capsules (Avoid the Red X's!), collect the hidden fruits and veggies, control the Umphee, discover the secret of the pearl, enjoy 80 minutes of original music, fill the treasure chest (!!), master the bonus levels, get a high score, graffiti the sand, avoid the bubbles and STAY ALIVE! Will you become a MacBrickout expert? Some fun things to try: - Try juggling 3 balls long enough to earn a juggling achievement - See if you can blow up the Umphee (the little creature that lives on the sand) with the bomb ball - Don't let any bubbles touch the sand for 3 levels in a row. You'll get a clean sand achievement. - Hit the Umphee with an orange ball. He will dig down in the sand and fetch you a coin. - Catch two clear capsules in a row to make the clam appear If you like MacBrickout, try these modest in-app purchases: 1) Unlock full version (This is a must-have! You get free balls, bomb balls, lasers, bonus levels, musical bricks, hidden fruits & veggies and much more) 2) Unlock all levels (faster than trying to unlock them one by one) 3) Super Umphee Ball 5-pack (great way to blast through a tough level) Follow on Twitter: @MacBrickout and @CarsonWhitsett Reviews: "MacBrickout is riddled with originality from the accompanying soundtrack to the level designs, but at the same time offers the familiarity of the classic game." - AppCraver 5/31/2012 (Rating: 9 out of 10) "If you think you’ve seen every variation there is of Breakout, you obviously haven’t broken into MacBrickout." - 4.5/5 stars - whatsOniPhone 7/2012 "I find MacBrickout delightfully retro and a pure pleasure to play" - The iPhone App Review (4.5 stars of 5) "The challenge may be tough but remember when the going gets tough the tough get MacBrickout!" - iPhoneGlance.com 6/2012 AppSafari rating: 4.5/5 Some of my favorite user reviews: "It's like when they remade Tron. Still the fun game you remember from the 80's but a 2011 look and feel. 5 stars!" -Compcaddy "Whacked out fun, pure and simply my favorite game of all. Even Angry Birds are mad about it..." - R Fields "MacBrickout is the single best Brekaout [sic] variant I've ever seen - involving not only reflexes but strategy and tactics as well." -green3q "I find the game terribly addicting and is ideal for someone stuck on the subway for 30 minutes everyday" - Saul S.

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

Screenshots

MacBrickout4 screens
Micro Breaker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MacBrickout at none against Micro Breaker's shown. MacBrickout also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 74%). Micro Breaker's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 92) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. MacBrickout sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Micro Breaker sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Micro Breaker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Micro Breaker has 11K ratings behind it against 92, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of MacBrickout's written reviews are positive against 74% of Micro Breaker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MacBrickout ships an update every 11 months, Micro Breaker every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MacBrickout versus Micro Breaker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMacBrickoutMicro Breaker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (92 ratings)4.7 (11K ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.7% of reviews — better74.1% of reviews
Number of ratings9211K — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.412.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDitty Labs, LLCMarcin Kloc

Customer experience

MacBrickout

All ratings92 ratings
Positive85.9%
Neutral3.3%
Negative10.9%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive82.7%
Neutral3.8%
Negative13.5%

Micro Breaker

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

User reviews

MacBrickout

From 92 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤩 Classic game revived
  • 👍 Well-designed gameplay
  • 💡 Creative tricks and surprises
  • 🚀 Loads quickly
  • 💯 Addictive and fun

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes on iOS 17.7
  • 😠 Illogical bounces
  • 😡 Over-bombardment of bubbles
  • 😤 Frustrating challenges
  • 📉 Game lost on pause

Micro Breaker

From 11K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Modern 3D version of classic Brick Breaker
  • 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 🎨 Stunning visuals and neon style
  • 🎮 Unique and challenging level design
  • 💰 Fair monetization model with option to remove ads

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional paddle lag and control issues
  • 🔍 Ball can be hard to see at times
  • 🤑 Frustrating boss fights and paywall
  • 🙄 Intrusive ads in free version

Bugs and requests

MacBrickout

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App crashes on iOS 17.7
  • Game closes when selecting free games
  • Game progress lost when pausing and turning off screen
  • Screen frozen after first level for paid version
  • Levels past seventh locked after paying for full version
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  • Current version crashes
  • Full version purchase not working after update
  • Update downgraded to free version
  • Game arbitrarily ignores normal responses
  • Portrait orientation awkward

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add mania and 3.0 levels to iOS
  • Allow resuming games
  • Add landscape mode option
  • Add randomized levels
  • Add text alerts for new items/blocks

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

In-app purchases

3 purchases

MacBrickout

One-time3
  • Super Umphee Ball 10-Pack$0.99
  • Unlock All Levels$2.99
  • Full Game$4.99
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

Questions

Is MacBrickout free?
MacBrickout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Micro Breaker free?
Micro Breaker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MacBrickout or Micro Breaker?
Micro Breaker is rated higher. MacBrickout averages 4.4 out of 5 from 92 ratings, while Micro Breaker averages 4.7 from 11K ratings.
Do MacBrickout or Micro Breaker have ads?
Micro Breaker shows ads; MacBrickout does not.
Which is updated more often, MacBrickout or Micro Breaker?
MacBrickout ships an update every 11 months, and Micro Breaker every 2 months. Most recently, MacBrickout was updated on October 8, 2026 and Micro Breaker on October 16, 2026.

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