Microtrip vs Polyforge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Microtrip
Navigate a creature's body in this physics-based arcade game. Dodge monsters, eat cells to survive, and collect power-ups. Its procedurally generated levels offer endless replayability and a unique challenge.
- Soft-body physics
- Procedurally generated levels
- Power-up pills
- Tilt or touch controls
- Smooth 60fps graphics
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"Simple, squashy and with plenty of just-one-more-go addictiveness." – The Guardian "Microtrip is a simple, cheerful little physics-based arcade game" – 148apps "Microtrip Adds Science Into Fun Gameplay" – Cult of Mac "it’s proving to be quite a fun inclusion on my iPhone." – AppAdvice Microtrip is a physics arcade game set inside the body of a strange creature. Its unique soft-body physics and the procedural generated levels make the game different and challenging every time you play. The goal is simple: go as deep as possible. For completing such a task you need to dodge the monsters as well as eating the white cells that are keeping you alive. The game is punctuated by special pills that give the blob a weird yet amazing power. How far can you go? Packed with cool features: - Realistic soft-body physics - Smooth graphics at 60fps - Two control schemes: tilt or touch - Awesome super bonus pills - Procedurally generated levels
Polyforge
Create unique crystals by striking their sides in a specific sequence. Experience a blend of engaging gameplay, beautiful visuals, and calming soundscapes. Compete globally for the highest achieved level.
- Forge new shapes
- Strike all sides
- Avoid striking same side twice
- Simple visuals
- Serene sound design
- Global leaderboards
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Forge amazing crystals in a symphony of shapes, sound and color ◉ Forge new shapes by striking all the sides ◉ Don't strike the same side twice ◉ Simple & Beautiful visuals ◉ Atmospheric & Serene sound design ◉ Compete for the highest level in the world
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Microtrip at none against Polyforge's 1. Microtrip also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 28 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Polyforge's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Polyforge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Microtrip asks for nothing beyond the download.
Polyforge holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 897 and 930 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Microtrip's written reviews are positive against 94% of Polyforge's.
Microtrip ships an update every 3 months, Polyforge every 28 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Microtrip | Polyforge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (897 ratings) | 4.7 (930 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 86.7% of reviews | 93.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 897 | 930 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 28 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 112 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Triple Trip Studio | ImpactBlue Studios Pty Ltd |
Customer experience
Microtrip
Polyforge
User reviews
Microtrip
From 897 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🤩 Cute and fun game
- 🎨 Smooth and colorful graphics
- 🎶 Enjoyable music
- 🕹️ Satisfying gameplay
- 🏆 Addictive and challenging
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🕹️ Awkward controls
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🕰️ Levels too difficult to progress
Polyforge
From 930 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Relaxing and soothing
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and colors
- 🎶 Calming and enjoyable music
- ⏱️ Simple and easy to play
- 🎯 Challenging and addictive gameplay
Room to improve
- 🔁 Repetitive shapes and patterns
- 🎨 Some color combinations hard to see
- ⚠️ Difficulty can be frustrating at times
Bugs and requests
Microtrip
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game crashes on launch
- Getting stuck in level geometry
- Inconsistent high score tracking
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to customize character
- More power-ups and upgrades
- Additional game modes
- Improved collision detection
Polyforge
Reported bugs
2 issues- Occasional freezing or crashing
- Issues with ad playback
Requested features
3 requests- More diverse shapes and patterns
- Difficulty settings or modes
- Ability to customize color schemes
In-app purchases
Microtrip
No in-app purchases
Polyforge
- Remove Ads$0.99
