# Breakout® vs Doug dug.

Breakout® and Doug dug. both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of Doug dug.'s written reviews are positive against 63% of Breakout®'s. Breakout®'s advantage is ratings volume (3.5K vs 193) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Breakout® against 4.5 for Doug dug.. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Breakout® has 3.5K ratings behind it against 193, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Breakout®'s written reviews are positive against 82% of Doug dug.'s.

Breakout® ships an update monthly, Doug dug. every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Breakout® | Doug dug. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breakout-boost/id476059948/reviews) | **[4.5 (193 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doug-dug/id855900711/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 193 |
| Positive reviews | 62.9% of reviews | **81.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Atari](https://appshunter.io/developer/291286181) | [The Electric Toy Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/826977019) |

## 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


### Doug dug.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doug-dug/id855900711)

Embark on a deep underground adventure to collect shimmering jewels and precious gold. Dig farther and deeper than your friends while avoiding colossal cave-ins, creepy monsters, and bottomless pits. Compete for the highest score and discover buried treasure.

**Highlights:** Dig deep underground, Collect jewels and gold, Avoid cave-ins, Fight monsters, Compete with friends, Discover buried treasure

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Infinite Depths | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Great for casual play
- 💎 Charming retro-style graphics
- 🕹️ Simple but engaging controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🤑 Paywall at 500m depth
- 🤔 Unclear mechanics (e.g. 'trust fall')
- 🎮 Imprecise swipe controls

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after iOS updates
- Stuck movement when digging left
- Reward text blocking view

**Requested features**

- More power-ups and upgrades
- Checkpoint system to avoid restarting
- Ability to customize Doug's appearance
- Multiplayer or co-op modes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Breakout® free?

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

### Is Doug dug. free?

Doug dug. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Breakout® or Doug dug.?

Doug dug. is rated higher. Breakout® averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Doug dug. averages 4.5 from 193 ratings.

### Do Breakout® or Doug dug. have ads?

Neither Breakout® nor Doug dug. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Breakout® or Doug dug.?

Breakout® ships an update monthly, and Doug dug. every 6 weeks. Most recently, Breakout® was updated on October 17, 2026 and Doug dug. on October 15, 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.*