Comparison

MacBrickout vs Bricks Breaker Begins

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

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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

Bricks Breaker Begins

A classic brick-breaking game set in space. Easily destroy blocks and monsters by firing balls and catching them with a paddle. Enhance skills and items for powerful shots and clear diverse stages.

Highlights
  • Classic brick destruction gameplay
  • Space-themed universe
  • Enhanceable items and skills
  • Simple operation and easy rules
  • Multiple levels and missions
  • Offline play supported
  • Low storage requirement
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[How to play] • Anyone can easily and simply enjoy the game. • Fire the ball to destroy the blocks. • Move the paddle to catch the ball; the mission fails if you don't catch it. • All that you have to destroy are blocks and monsters. • Enhance your Fever skills. Then you can shoot powerful shots. • You can have more fun by using items. • Enhance your items. Then you can use powerful skills. • Clear the stage in various ways. [Game Features] -A classic brick destruction game with the universe as the background. -You can enjoy even more powerful shots by enhancing your items and skills. -Simple operation and easy rules that anyone can enjoy. -You can enjoy many levels of the game for free. -Carry out various missions and collect lots of coins. -No internet connection is needed to play. -A low storage game that you can play without worrying about data. -You can also play in airplane mode. -This game is apt for tablets. - Support for 17 languages. -Supports your luck. ※ This game contains some paid items. There is an additional cost for purchasing paid items, and withdrawal may be limited depending on the type of item purchased.

Screenshots

MacBrickout4 screens
Bricks Breaker Begins4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MacBrickout at none against Bricks Breaker Begins's shown. MacBrickout also leads on ratings volume (93 vs 8). Bricks Breaker Begins's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (100% vs 83%). 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 Bricks Breaker Begins 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

Bricks Breaker Begins holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MacBrickout has 93 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of MacBrickout's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bricks Breaker Begins's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MacBrickout ships an update every 11 months, Bricks Breaker Begins every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MacBrickout versus Bricks Breaker Begins: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMacBrickoutBricks Breaker Begins
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (93 ratings)4.8 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings93 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 4 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 MB176 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDitty Labs, LLCSuper Day

Customer experience

MacBrickout

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

Bricks Breaker Begins

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Bricks Breaker Begins

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

Bricks Breaker Begins

One-time10
  • Gem S$0.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Starter Package$2.99
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  • Cozy Package$3.99
  • Gem M$4.99
  • Hot Deal Package$4.99
  • Gem L$9.99
  • Premium Package A$9.99
  • Premium Package B$19.99
  • Pro Package$29.99

Questions

Is MacBrickout free?
MacBrickout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bricks Breaker Begins free?
Bricks Breaker Begins is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MacBrickout or Bricks Breaker Begins?
Bricks Breaker Begins is rated higher. MacBrickout averages 4.4 out of 5 from 93 ratings, while Bricks Breaker Begins averages 4.8 from 8 ratings.
Do MacBrickout or Bricks Breaker Begins have ads?
Bricks Breaker Begins shows ads; MacBrickout does not.
Which is updated more often, MacBrickout or Bricks Breaker Begins?
MacBrickout ships an update every 11 months, and Bricks Breaker Begins every 4 months. Most recently, MacBrickout was updated on October 23, 2026 and Bricks Breaker Begins on October 24, 2026.

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