Simple Brick Breaker vs Missile Command
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simple Brick Breaker
Experience a classic arcade challenge with this straightforward brick-breaking game. It offers 130 engaging levels to test your reflexes and strategy. Enjoy a simple yet addictive gameplay experience.
- Simple brick breaker gameplay
- 130 levels
- Classic arcade experience
- Addictive gameplay
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Very simple Brick Breaker game. 130 levels.
Missile Command
Defend your bases from an endless barrage of incoming missiles in this reimagined arcade classic. Strategically launch counter-missiles, utilize powerups for an advantage, and upgrade your gameplay to achieve the highest scores. Compete globally and conquer challenging achievements.
- Defend bases from missile attacks
- Launch counter-missiles
- Utilize powerups
- Upgrade gameplay aspects
- Compete on global leaderboards
- Earn achievements
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Missile Command: Recharged is a re-imagining of the beloved classic with fast-paced, arcade action where players must defend their bases by blasting an endless barrage of missiles hailing from the sky. Launch counter-missiles to protect your base and target powerups to gain an edge at critical moments. Missile Command: Recharged will appeal to those that fondly remember playing the original or its many iterations, and a whole new generation of mobile gamers that are looking for fast-paced, pick-up-and play, arcade goodness. Powered Up: Don’t just target missiles – take aim at all-new powerups to survive longer with defensive measures, silo repair, or a screen-clearing special blast. Upgraded: New powerup system takes points earned and allows them to be used to upgrade all aspects of gameplay to get an edge and achieve the highest scores. Shoot for the Clouds: Compete in global online leaderboards and aim to claim bragging rights as the top missile commander. Achievements: Better yourself with each game played and work towards besting the toughest challenges! Get Augmented: Use the new augmented reality feature to project your gameplay to a virtual arcade cabinet and take your missile destruction to new heights!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Brick Breaker at none against Missile Command's 1. Missile Command's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Missile Command sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Simple Brick Breaker asks for nothing beyond the download.
Simple Brick Breaker holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 200 and 206 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Simple Brick Breaker's written reviews are positive against 70% of Missile Command's.
Simple Brick Breaker ships an update every 3 months, Missile Command fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simple Brick Breaker | Missile Command |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (200 ratings) — better | 3.9 (206 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 72.3% of reviews — better | 70.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 200 | 206 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FujiCubeSoft | Atari |
Customer experience
Simple Brick Breaker
Missile Command
User reviews
Simple Brick Breaker
From 200 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Simple and fun game
- 🚀 Challenging and addictive
- 💡 Brings back nostalgic memories
- 🚀 Quick and easy to play
- 👍 Great for passing time
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional freezing and crashing issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔍 Repetitive level design
- 📺 Too many intrusive ads
Missile Command
From 206 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Nostalgic retro feel
- 🎨 Visually appealing graphics
- 🎶 Enjoyable soundtrack
- 🔓 No ads or in-app purchases
Room to improve
- 🐛 Rapid power-up bug
- 🔁 Limited progression after maxing out upgrades
- 🕹️ Lack of ability to choose missile base
- 🕰️ Difficulty ramps up too quickly
Bugs and requests
Simple Brick Breaker
Reported bugs
3 issues- Progress not saved when exiting the game
- Ball physics issues causing it to get stuck
- Unresponsive controls at times
Requested features
4 requests- More levels and challenges
- Ability to disable ads
- Power-up explanations
- Scoring and leaderboard system
Missile Command
Reported bugs
2 issues- High scores not updating correctly
- Occasional screen unresponsiveness
Requested features
4 requests- Additional levels or game modes
- More varied enemy types and attack patterns
- Customizable upgrade system
- Arcade mode with no upgrades
In-app purchases
Simple Brick Breaker
No in-app purchases
Missile Command
- Infinite Charge$2.99
Questions
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