# Breaking the Bricks vs Bricks Royale

The clearest difference is rating: Bricks Royale at 4.8 against Breaking the Bricks's 3.7. Bricks Royale also leads on ratings volume (9.4K vs 43). Breaking the Bricks's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bricks Royale sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Breaking the Bricks asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bricks Royale holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bricks Royale has 9.4K ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 49% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Breaking the Bricks | Bricks Royale |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breaking-the-bricks/id771219105/reviews) | **[4.8 (9.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bricks-royale/id1636251208/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 43 | **9.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 49.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 271 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adalgisa Raniolo](https://appshunter.io/developer/432840147) | [POLYVERSE ENTERTAINMENT INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1636251210) |

## 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:** none


### Bricks Royale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bricks-royale/id1636251208)

Embark on a brick-breaking adventure to help a king decorate his castle. Solve puzzles, earn coins, and unlock new areas while strategically blasting bricks. This innovative 3D game offers both casual fun and brain-teasing challenges.

**Highlights:** Innovative 3D brick breaking gameplay, Castle decoration and room unlocking, Thousands of challenging puzzle levels, Unlockable powerful boosters, Classic and rescue game modes, Earn coins and discover rewards

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GoldPack1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Revival Pack Lv 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| piggy1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| starter pack2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| StarterPack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Revival Pack Lv 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Revival Pack Lv 3 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| MasterPack | $9.99 | one-time |
| MegaPack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🎨 Unique and vibrant graphics
- 🔓 No ads (for some users)
- 🕹️ Smooth and responsive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Inconsistent ad experience (ads shown despite no-ad purchase)
- 🐛 Technical issues like crashes and freezes
- 🕰️ Too many intrusive ads
- 💰 In-app purchases feel like a necessity

**Reported bugs**

- Sound issues after ads
- Purchases not registering correctly
- Levels not unlocking as expected

**Requested features**

- Expand level and content offerings
- Implement a mute option for ads
- Improve the in-game reward system
- Add more customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Breaking the Bricks free?

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

### Is Bricks Royale free?

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

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

Bricks Royale is rated higher. Breaking the Bricks averages 3.7 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Bricks Royale averages 4.8 from 9.4K ratings.

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

Neither Breaking the Bricks nor Bricks Royale shows ads.

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