Comparison

Brick Breaker Smash vs Brickthrum

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

Head to head
About

Brick Breaker Smash

Features
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Smash, bounce, and conquer your way through 50 hand-crafted levels in this classic arcade reborn for your iPhone. Brick Breaker is a tribute to the timeless arcade game that defined a generation — now with vibrant designs, smart gameplay, and zero distractions. No ads. No internet required. No nonsense. Just you, the paddle, and bricks waiting to be shattered. 50 HAND-CRAFTED LEVELS Each level is a unique visual experience. From timeless brick patterns to creative designs: - Classic arcade layouts - Hearts, stars, diamonds, and smileys - Letters and numbers - Trees, houses, flowers, and rockets - Watermelons, candles, and keys - Spaceships, fortresses, and mega bosses Every 10 levels takes you into a new themed chapter — from classic warmups to a challenging final showdown. 3 DIFFICULTY MODES Match the challenge to your mood: - Easy — Slow ball, large paddle, 4 lives - Medium — Normal speed, 3 lives - Hard — Fast ball, small paddle, 2 lives Each mode dynamically adjusts paddle size and ball speed as you smash through bricks. The closer you get to clearing a level, the bigger the challenge. DESIGNED TO DELIGHT - Gorgeous gradient backgrounds that change with every level - Smooth 60fps physics — every bounce feels just right - Vibrant glossy bricks with particle explosions - Animated splash screen and level transitions - Retro arcade soundtrack and satisfying sound effects BUILT FOR THE WAY YOU PLAY - One-handed portrait gameplay - Intuitive touch controls — drag to move the paddle - Pause anytime, resume right where you left off - Progress is saved locally — pick up where you stopped - Works completely offline — no Wi-Fi needed PRIVACY FIRST We don't collect your data. Period. - No personal information collected - No analytics tracking - No third-party services - No advertisements - No internet connection required Your gameplay stays on your device. Always. FROM CLASSIC TO MASTERPIECE Whether you're a casual player looking for a quick distraction during your commute or a hardcore challenger chasing the perfect run on Hard mode, Brick Breaker scales to your skill. The final levels — Labyrinth, Spaceship, Mega Boss, and Final Fortress — will test everything you've learned. MADE WITH CARE Brick Breaker is crafted by an independent developer at deve.net who loves classic arcade games. No bloat. No tricks. Just a polished, complete experience that respects your time and your device. Music: Retro Arcade by JMHBM Graphics: Kenney (kenney.nl) Developer: deve.net Tap. Bounce. Smash. Repeat. Download Brick Breaker and rediscover why this game has been a favorite for over 40 years.

About

Brickthrum

Experience classic brick-breaking action with 50 challenging levels and an endless mode. Utilize power-ups like multiball and laser to clear the board and achieve high scores. Enjoy precise control and fast-paced gameplay.

Highlights
  • 50 unique levels
  • Endless mode
  • Multiball power-up
  • Laser power-up
  • Sticky paddle
  • Precise ball control
Features
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Brickthrum is a classic brick breaker, made for quick fun: launch the ball, steer the paddle, clear the board. 50 LEVELS From relaxed starter boards to expert layouts with tough stone bricks and indestructible walls. Plus an endless mode with procedurally generated boards that get denser the longer you survive. POWER-UPS - Multiball: up to 8 balls at once - Laser: 10 seconds of auto-fire - Sticky paddle: catch the ball and aim - Paddle grow and shrink - Extra life PRECISE CONTROL The angle of the ball depends on where it hits the paddle, so every save is a real decision. Fast mode is there for players who like it spicy. MADE THE FAIR WAY - Completely free - No ads, no in-app purchases - No accounts, no tracking - Works 100% offline - In English and German - Portrait and landscape Three lives, rising speed, local high scores. Just brick breaking, the way it should be.

Screenshots

Brick Breaker Smash4 screens
Brickthrum4 screens

Verdict

The call

Brick Breaker Smash and Brickthrum are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Brick Breaker Smash versus Brickthrum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrick Breaker SmashBrickthrum
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlper Sumer GucDachverband Legasthenie Deutschland e.V.

In-app purchases

None

Brick Breaker Smash

No in-app purchases

None

Brickthrum

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Brick Breaker Smash free?
Brick Breaker Smash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Brickthrum free?
Brickthrum is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Brick Breaker Smash or Brickthrum have ads?
Neither Brick Breaker Smash nor Brickthrum shows ads.

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