Comparison

Microtrip vs Lost Sock

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Soft-body physics
  • Procedurally generated levels
  • Power-up pills
  • Tilt or touch controls
  • Smooth 60fps graphics
Features
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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

About

Lost Sock

A humorous one-button game where you control a washing machine to prevent socks from getting lost. Collect coins to unlock a variety of quirky and colorful socks.

Highlights
  • One-button gameplay
  • Spin and stop mechanics
  • Collect coins
  • Unlock unique socks
  • Humorous theme
Features
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Where do all the missing socks go? Find out in Lost Sock, the crazy physics-based arcade challenge where your washing machine is the level! Spin the machine enough times to complete each stage, but don't let a single sock escape. Easy to learn: 
• HOLD to spin
 • RELEASE to stop What starts as an ordinary washing machine quickly turns into a collection of bizarre spinning contraptions. Tackle machines shaped like fried eggs, cars, footballs, airplanes and other ridiculous creations that become increasingly difficult to master. Every level introduces new surprises: 
• Rotating obstacles
 • Trap doors and moving parts
 • Slingshot elements that launch socks across the machine
 • Physics-driven chaos and unpredictable moments Unlock dozens of strange and colorful socks. Some even create unexpected effects that make every spin unique. Features:
 • Unique washing machine level designs
 • Simple one-touch controls
 • Challenging physics-based gameplay
 • Risk-versus-reward coin collecting
 • Unlockable socks with special effects 
• Casual fun with increasing difficulty Can you keep every sock inside?

Screenshots

Microtrip4 screens
Lost Sock3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Microtrip at 904 against Lost Sock's 35. Microtrip also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Lost Sock's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). 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. Microtrip sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Lost Sock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 — 4.5 for Microtrip against 4.6 for Lost Sock. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microtrip has 904 ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Microtrip's written reviews are positive against 81% of Lost Sock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Microtrip ships an update every 3 months, Lost Sock every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Microtrip versus Lost Sock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicrotripLost Sock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (904 ratings)4.6 (35 ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.7% of reviews — better80.6% of reviews
Number of ratings904 — better35
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB102 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTriple Trip StudioTim Kretz

Customer experience

Microtrip

All ratings904 ratings
Positive85.3%
Neutral7.2%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews377 reviews
Positive86.7%
Neutral5.8%
Negative7.4%

Lost Sock

All ratings35 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive80.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative19.4%

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

Lost Sock

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Microtrip

One-time1
  • Remove AdsFree
1 purchases

Lost Sock

One-time1
  • remove ads$3.99

Questions

Is Microtrip free?
Microtrip is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lost Sock free?
Lost Sock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Microtrip or Lost Sock?
Lost Sock is rated higher. Microtrip averages 4.5 out of 5 from 904 ratings, while Lost Sock averages 4.6 from 35 ratings.
Do Microtrip or Lost Sock have ads?
Both Microtrip and Lost Sock show ads.
Which is updated more often, Microtrip or Lost Sock?
Microtrip ships an update every 3 months, and Lost Sock every 5 weeks. Most recently, Microtrip was updated on September 22, 2026 and Lost Sock on September 8, 2026.

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