# Microtrip vs Lost Sock

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Microtrip | Lost Sock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (904 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microtrip/id770177884/reviews) | **[4.6 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-sock/id1434522367/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **904** | 35 |
| Positive reviews | **86.7% of reviews** | 80.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Triple Trip Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/502302124) | [Tim Kretz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1042055305) |

## What reviewers say

### Microtrip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microtrip/id770177884)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | Free | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Cute and fun game
- 🎨 Smooth and colorful graphics
- 🎶 Enjoyable music
- 🕹️ Satisfying gameplay
- 🏆 Addictive and challenging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🕹️ Awkward controls
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🕰️ Levels too difficult to progress

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch
- Getting stuck in level geometry
- Inconsistent high score tracking

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize character
- More power-ups and upgrades
- Additional game modes
- Improved collision detection


### Lost Sock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-sock/id1434522367)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| remove ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*