Comparison

Sparkle Epic vs Micro Breaker

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

Head to head
About

Sparkle Epic

Engage in a thrilling marble popper puzzle game where you match three or more orbs of the same color to clear them. Navigate through over 300 levels across mysterious lands, utilizing special orb types and powerful boosters to prevent them from falling into the abyss.

Highlights
  • Match three or more orbs of the same color
  • Over 300 challenging levels
  • Special orb types like boulders and bombs
  • Various level goals to master
  • Boosters and power-ups
  • State-of-the-art special effects
Features
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Sparkle Epic is a tremendously entertaining marble popper action puzzle game. Match the orbs before they fall into the abyss and find your way through mysterious lands of startling beauty! How to play: 1. Tap the screen where you want to launch orbs. 2. Match three or more orbs of same color to make them disappear. With more than a hundred mighty levels to conquer, exciting orb types to pop, several level goals to master, and awesome boosters to equip, Sparkle Epic offers a marble popping experience like no other! FEATURES - Experiment with several kinds of orbs such as boulders and bombs - Master different kinds of level goals - Admire state of the art special effects - Conquer more than 300 challenging levels - Supercharge your Orb Slinger with Boosters and Powerups - Enjoy the soundtrack by the award-winning composer Jonathan Geer - Support for iPhone 6 / Plus resolutions

About

Micro Breaker

Experience a classic brick-breaking game with a modern 3D twist. Master engaging controls, unlock powerful upgrades, and conquer over 130 stages across four unique zones. Compete in two distinct modes and even break bricks in augmented reality.

Highlights
  • 3D brick breaking gameplay
  • Acquire and upgrade power-ups
  • Unlockable paddles and balls
  • Normal and Challenge modes
  • Over 130 stages and 4 zones
  • Augmented Reality mode
  • Daily quests and achievements
Features
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Micro Breaker - is a fresh take on a brick breaking game with a great and expanded gameplay that you've never seen before. Here you can acquire and upgrade amazing power-ups that will change your odds in more difficult stages. You can unlock different paddles and balls that you can use to beat the high scores and smash your way through the online rankings! IMMERSIVE AND ENGAGING Master the paddle with engaging controls in the 3D environment that will change your perspective about brick breakers forever! Combining dynamic graphics with almost natural controls will allow you to enjoy this classic and refreshed gameplay! TWO DIFFERENT MODES WITH UNLIMITED OPPORTUNITIES You can enjoy a normal mode with 130 different stages divided between 4 different zones. Each zone has a non-linear stage layout and it's entirely up to you which route you take, but you can beat all the stages to gain more stars! Will you be able to reach and beat all Boss stages? There's also a challenge mode, where you will face those stages in random order, trying to get the highest winning streak to gain more rewards while climbing online scoreboard in both modes! DAILY QUESTS AND MORE We've prepared daily quests that will award you with some prizes for breaking through some stages. The game will additionally reward you for your progression through the normal mode. The in-game currency will allow you to unlock even more exciting ways to enjoy smashing bricks and bosses! Besides that, many achievements are waiting to be unlocked, can you get them all? BREAKING IN AUGMENTED REALITY Additionally, we're happy to announce that you will be able to enjoy and soak into the game even more with the AR mode option! You can activate this mode at any moment to enjoy the smashing in the brand new light! Breaking, smashing and going through the motion in the surrounding of your choice! **FEATURES** • Easy and natural controls • Dynamic 3D graphics • Realistic physics • 2 different game modes • Over 130 stages and 4 different zones • 4 challenging boss stages • Over 50 power-ups • Unlockable paddles and balls with different perks

Screenshots

Sparkle Epic3 screens
Micro Breaker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Micro Breaker at every 2 months against Sparkle Epic's every 5 months. Micro Breaker also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 914). Sparkle Epic's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Sparkle Epic sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Micro Breaker sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Sparkle Epic against 4.7 for Micro Breaker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Micro Breaker has 11K ratings behind it against 914, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Sparkle Epic's written reviews are positive against 74% of Micro Breaker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sparkle Epic ships an update every 5 months, Micro Breaker every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sparkle Epic versus Micro Breaker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSparkle EpicMicro Breaker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (914 ratings)4.7 (11K ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.5% of reviews74.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings91411K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer10tons LtdMarcin Kloc

Customer experience

Sparkle Epic

All ratings914 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral2.8%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews380 reviews
Positive69.5%
Neutral4.5%
Negative26.1%

Micro Breaker

All ratings10,902 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral3.5%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews239 reviews
Positive74.1%
Neutral12.1%
Negative13.8%

User reviews

Sparkle Epic

From 914 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Beautiful graphics
  • 🎵 Excellent soundtrack
  • 🕹️ Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Enjoyable experience
  • 🕰️ Great time killer

Room to improve

  • 💰 Excessive in-app purchases
  • 🔒 Paywall for progression
  • 🔍 Difficulty spikes too high
  • 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
  • 🚫 Aggressive monetization

Micro Breaker

From 11K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Modern 3D version of classic Brick Breaker
  • 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 🎨 Stunning visuals and neon style
  • 🎮 Unique and challenging level design
  • 💰 Fair monetization model with option to remove ads

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional paddle lag and control issues
  • 🔍 Ball can be hard to see at times
  • 🤑 Frustrating boss fights and paywall
  • 🙄 Intrusive ads in free version

Bugs and requests

Sparkle Epic

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Sync issues with progress
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Inconsistent performance

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels and challenges
  • Difficulty options
  • Ability to purchase full game
  • Improved progression system
  • Consideration for color-blind players

Micro Breaker

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Levels not unlocking properly
  • Suspended bricks not falling
  • Inconsistent ad rewards

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and content updates
  • Customizable paddle and ball options
  • Zen mode with relaxed gameplay
  • Boss battle mode

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Sparkle Epic

One-time10
  • Revive$0.99
  • Instant Level Unlock$0.99
  • Refill Lives$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Ice Slinger$0.99
  • Attractive Spinner$0.99
  • 3x Backwards$1.99
  • 3x Purple Flame$1.99
  • Super Orbs$1.99
  • Bug Summoner$1.99
  • Adventurer's Kit$4.99
10 purchases

Micro Breaker

One-time10
  • Stack of Credits$0.99
  • 25 Revive Tokens$0.99
  • Pile of Credits$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Unlimited Energy$1.99
  • 60 Revive Tokens$1.99
  • Remove Forced Ads$2.99
  • Credits Multiplier$2.99
  • Mass of Credits$3.99
  • Premium Pack (Welcome Offer)$5.99
  • Premium Pack$8.99

Questions

Is Sparkle Epic free?
Sparkle Epic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Micro Breaker free?
Micro Breaker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sparkle Epic or Micro Breaker?
Micro Breaker is rated higher. Sparkle Epic averages 4.7 out of 5 from 914 ratings, while Micro Breaker averages 4.7 from 11K ratings.
Do Sparkle Epic or Micro Breaker have ads?
Both Sparkle Epic and Micro Breaker show ads.
Which is updated more often, Sparkle Epic or Micro Breaker?
Sparkle Epic ships an update every 5 months, and Micro Breaker every 2 months. Most recently, Sparkle Epic was updated on October 20, 2026 and Micro Breaker on October 20, 2026.

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