# Breaking the Bricks vs Break Bricks

The clearest difference is rating: Break Bricks at 4.4 against Breaking the Bricks's 3.7. Break Bricks also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (68K vs 43). Breaking the Bricks's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (50% vs 17%). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Breaking the Bricks sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Break Bricks asks for nothing beyond the download.

Break Bricks holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Break Bricks has 68K ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Breaking the Bricks's written reviews are positive against 17% of Break Bricks's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Breaking the Bricks | Break Bricks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breaking-the-bricks/id771219105/reviews) | **[4.4 (68K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/break-bricks-physics-balls/id1372837123/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 43 | **68K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 16.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 3 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Adalgisa Raniolo](https://appshunter.io/developer/432840147) | [Beijing Weidian Huyu Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1604731547) |

## What reviewers say

### Breaking the Bricks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breaking-the-bricks/id771219105)

Experience a retro-style brick breaker game with addictive gameplay. Control the paddle with your finger to smash bricks and collect bonuses across numerous levels. Discover various brick types that add challenge and enhance your gaming sessions.

**Highlights:** Retro style brick breaker gameplay, Intuitive finger control for paddle, Variety of bonuses to collect, Numerous levels to play, Different brick types for enhanced challenge

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Level Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Level Pack 3 | $1.99 | one-time |


### Break Bricks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/break-bricks-physics-balls/id1372837123)

This game challenges you to aim and shoot balls to break bricks. Utilize props to enhance your score and conquer numerous well-designed levels. It's a classic brick-breaking experience perfect for passing the time.

**Highlights:** Aim and shoot balls, Break bricks, Utilize props, Tons of levels, Time killer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Satisfying gameplay
- 🎨 Visually appealing
- 🤩 Great concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Too many ads
- 🕰️ Levels too short
- 🔍 Difficulty too easy
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Ads interfering with gameplay
- Inconsistent physics and ball movement

**Requested features**

- Reduce ad frequency
- Add difficulty settings
- Implement a fast-forward option
- Introduce more challenging levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Breaking the Bricks free?

Breaking the Bricks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Break Bricks free?

Break Bricks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Breaking the Bricks or Break Bricks?

Break Bricks is rated higher. Breaking the Bricks averages 3.7 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Break Bricks averages 4.4 from 68K ratings.

### Do Breaking the Bricks or Break Bricks have ads?

Break Bricks shows ads; Breaking the Bricks does not.

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