# Breakout® vs Paper Plane vs Trash Balls

The clearest difference is rating: Breakout® at 4.4 against Paper Plane vs Trash Balls's 3.4. Breakout® also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3.5K vs 37). Paper Plane vs Trash Balls's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Breakout® sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Paper Plane vs Trash Balls sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Breakout® holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Breakout® has 3.5K ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Breakout®'s written reviews are positive against 50% of Paper Plane vs Trash Balls's.

Breakout® ships an update monthly, Paper Plane vs Trash Balls every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Breakout® | Paper Plane vs Trash Balls |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breakout-boost/id476059948/reviews)** | [3.4 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-plane-vs-trash-balls/id6443685840/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 37 |
| Positive reviews | **62.5% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 13 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Atari](https://appshunter.io/developer/291286181) | [Aleksa Racovic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1255649501) |

## What reviewers say

### Breakout®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breakout-boost/id476059948)

Experience a classic arcade game enhanced with modern graphics and deeper gameplay. Utilize unique power-ups and brick types, and control the ball's speed for higher scores. Unlock over 200 levels through in-app purchases and compete with friends via Game Center.

**Highlights:** Enhanced graphics, Power-up balls (Fire, Acid, Splitting, Grenade), Unique brick types (Exploding, Mystery, Metal), Boost Control for speed-based scoring, 200+ levels via in-app purchase, Game Center leaderboards and achievements

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mayhem level pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Original & Challenge level packs | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ball Mania & Pro level packs | $1.99 | one-time |
| Classic & Brick Revenge level packs | $1.99 | one-time |
| Valentines level pack | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Classic fun
- 🕹️ Nostalgic gameplay
- 🕹️ Smooth controls
- 🕹️ Adjustable speed
- 🎨 Good graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Limited free content
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate levels
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🖥️ Compatibility issues on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Screen orientation issues
- Unresponsive controls
- Game freezing and crashing
- Inability to restore purchases

**Requested features**

- More free levels
- Joystick/controller support
- Leaderboards and achievements
- Customization options


### Paper Plane vs Trash Balls

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-plane-vs-trash-balls/id6443685840)

Pilot a triangular spacecraft to destroy incoming asteroids and alien saucers. Navigate through space by rotating, thrusting, and firing projectiles. Experience classic arcade gameplay with a focus on skillful maneuvering and target elimination.

**Highlights:** Destroy asteroids and saucers, Pilot a triangular spacecraft, Rotate, thrust, and shoot, Classic arcade gameplay, Retro space shooter experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Breakout® free?

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

### Is Paper Plane vs Trash Balls free?

Paper Plane vs Trash Balls is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Breakout® or Paper Plane vs Trash Balls?

Breakout® is rated higher. Breakout® averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Paper Plane vs Trash Balls averages 3.4 from 37 ratings.

### Do Breakout® or Paper Plane vs Trash Balls have ads?

Paper Plane vs Trash Balls shows ads; Breakout® does not.

### Which is updated more often, Breakout® or Paper Plane vs Trash Balls?

Breakout® ships an update monthly, and Paper Plane vs Trash Balls every 2 months. Most recently, Breakout® was updated on November 6, 2026 and Paper Plane vs Trash Balls on November 3, 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.*