# Microtrip vs Balance Stuff

Microtrip and Balance Stuff both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of Microtrip's written reviews are positive against 45% of Balance Stuff's. Microtrip also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). Balance Stuff's advantage is ratings volume (3K vs 904). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Microtrip sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Balance Stuff 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 4.5 for Balance Stuff. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 904 and 3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Microtrip's written reviews are positive against 45% of Balance Stuff's.

Microtrip ships an update every 3 months, Balance Stuff every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Microtrip | Balance Stuff |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (904 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microtrip/id770177884/reviews)** | [4.5 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balance-stuff/id1528333833/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 904 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | **86.7% of reviews** | 44.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Triple Trip Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/502302124) | [Rakshak Kalwani](https://appshunter.io/developer/581752821) |

## 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


### Balance Stuff

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balance-stuff/id1528333833)

A relaxing and addictive zen-like game where players test their reflexes and skill to keep multiple objects from falling off a table. Offers over 300 levels of increasing difficulty and customizable gameplay modes for stress-free fun.

**Highlights:** Keep 99+ objects from falling, Over 300 levels, Timed and untimed modes, Leaderboards and achievements, Relaxing gameplay

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐️ Really cute game
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 🧘‍♀️ Relaxing and stress-relieving
- 👍 Fun and enjoyable
- 💕 Loved by friends and family

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- ⏱️ Timer ruins the relaxing experience
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🕹️ Stacking mechanics can be frustrating
- 🔍 Lack of zoom or screen movement when stacking high

**Reported bugs**

- Items glitching and clipping through each other
- Timer resetting or not working properly
- Crashes and freezes, especially when stacking items
- Levels becoming unplayable due to glitches

**Requested features**

- Endless/Zen mode without timer
- More levels and content
- Ability to replay completed levels
- Option to disable ads for a fee


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Microtrip free?

Microtrip is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Balance Stuff free?

Balance Stuff is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Microtrip or Balance Stuff?

Microtrip is rated higher. Microtrip averages 4.5 out of 5 from 904 ratings, while Balance Stuff averages 4.5 from 3K ratings.

### Do Microtrip or Balance Stuff have ads?

Both Microtrip and Balance Stuff show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Microtrip or Balance Stuff?

Microtrip ships an update every 3 months, and Balance Stuff every 2 months. Most recently, Microtrip was updated on September 22, 2026 and Balance Stuff on October 1, 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.*