# Micro Panda vs The Branch

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Micro Panda at 92% against The Branch's 43%. Micro Panda also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). The Branch's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Branch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Micro Panda asks for nothing beyond the download.

Micro Panda holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Branch has 249 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Micro Panda's written reviews are positive against 43% of The Branch's.

Micro Panda ships an update every 5 months, The Branch monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Micro Panda | The Branch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/micro-panda/id441618545/reviews)** | [4.0 (249 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-branch/id985663365/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **249** |
| Positive reviews | **91.9% of reviews** | 43.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 125 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DAN-BALL](https://appshunter.io/developer/348592290) | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) |

## What reviewers say

### Micro Panda

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/micro-panda/id441618545)

Guide a panda through a 3D park, transforming objects into lamps with its eye beam. Compete against a time limit to light up as much of the park as possible and achieve high scores. Earn stars by reaching specific score milestones.

**Highlights:** Control panda with eye beam, Transform objects into lamps, Timed gameplay, Score based on lighting and jumping, Star rating system for stages

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Addictive gameplay
- 🐼 Cute panda theme
- 🎶 Great background music
- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- ✨ Visually appealing graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❓ Unclear objectives/tutorial
- 🕹️ Difficult to control
- ⏳ Timed mode can be frustrating
- 😴 Gets boring after a while
- 🤔 Game doesn't make sense

**Reported bugs**

- Compatibility with iOS 11
- App executables not 64bit

**Requested features**

- Add 64bit support
- Compatibility with iOS 11
- Add tutorial
- More levels
- Level maker


### The Branch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-branch/id985663365)

Tap to rotate the world and keep a character from falling. Collect gems to unlock new characters and aim for higher scores. A simple yet engaging arcade-style game.

**Highlights:** Rotate the world, Keep character safe, Achieve high scores, Collect gems, Unlock new characters

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Great game
- 🕹️ Fun and addictive
- 💎 Challenging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🛑 Unresponsive controls
- 💸 Expensive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch
- Ads interrupt gameplay
- Inconsistent branch behavior

**Requested features**

- Add more character options
- Improve branch spawning algorithm
- Allow changing direction without purple gems


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Micro Panda free?

Micro Panda is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Branch free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Micro Panda or The Branch?

Micro Panda is rated higher. Micro Panda averages 4.8 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while The Branch averages 4.0 from 249 ratings.

### Do Micro Panda or The Branch have ads?

Micro Panda shows ads; The Branch does not.

### Which is updated more often, Micro Panda or The Branch?

Micro Panda ships an update every 5 months, and The Branch monthly. Most recently, Micro Panda was updated on October 25, 2026 and The Branch on October 24, 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.*