Comparison

R vs Micro Breaker

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

Head to head
About

R

Relive a classic horizontal scrolling shooter arcade experience. Pilot an advanced ship against the returning Bydo Empire, utilizing new weapons and power-ups across six challenging levels. Enjoy customizable graphics and controls for a nostalgic or enhanced gameplay session.

Highlights
  • Six unique levels with bosses
  • New Search Laser and Shotgun Laser weapons
  • Power-ups and attachments
  • Adjustable difficulty settings
  • Customizable touch and D-pad controls
  • Original and improved graphics options
  • Game Center achievements and leaderboards
Features
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A CLASSIC OLD-SCHOOL GAME R-Type II is a horizontal scrolling shooter arcade game developed and published by Irem in 1989. This classic old-school game is the sequel to R-Type and the story takes place two years after. The player controls a ship called the R-9C which is an improved version of its predecessor, the R-9. The Bydo Empire is back! Take it down with power-ups, two new types of weapons, the Search Laser and Shotgun Laser, and a new anti-ground unit bomb. WITH ORIGINAL FEATURES •Unlock six levels each with its own unique boss. •Upgrade to new weapons, power-ups, and attachments to fight wave of enemies. •Keep original graphics or choose improved ones thanks to filter and scanline options … AND NEW FEATURES TOO! •Choose between three difficulty settings: unlimited (unlimited lives), normal (same as original) & insane (more challenge!). •Two control modes: Touch and virtual D-Pad •Customizable controls •Auto Fire ON/OFF •Available in 10 languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese and Portuguese. •Play in full-screen, or keep the game’s original screen ratio •Game Center: 11 unlockable achievements + online leaderboards (normal & insane modes only) •Universal version •Support iOS 7 controllers Are you looking for challenge? R-Type II is the perfect game!

About

Micro Breaker

Experience a classic brick-breaking game with a modern 3D twist. Master engaging controls, unlock powerful upgrades, and conquer over 130 stages across four unique zones. Compete in two distinct modes and even break bricks in augmented reality.

Highlights
  • 3D brick breaking gameplay
  • Acquire and upgrade power-ups
  • Unlockable paddles and balls
  • Normal and Challenge modes
  • Over 130 stages and 4 zones
  • Augmented Reality mode
  • Daily quests and achievements
Features
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Micro Breaker - is a fresh take on a brick breaking game with a great and expanded gameplay that you've never seen before. Here you can acquire and upgrade amazing power-ups that will change your odds in more difficult stages. You can unlock different paddles and balls that you can use to beat the high scores and smash your way through the online rankings! IMMERSIVE AND ENGAGING Master the paddle with engaging controls in the 3D environment that will change your perspective about brick breakers forever! Combining dynamic graphics with almost natural controls will allow you to enjoy this classic and refreshed gameplay! TWO DIFFERENT MODES WITH UNLIMITED OPPORTUNITIES You can enjoy a normal mode with 130 different stages divided between 4 different zones. Each zone has a non-linear stage layout and it's entirely up to you which route you take, but you can beat all the stages to gain more stars! Will you be able to reach and beat all Boss stages? There's also a challenge mode, where you will face those stages in random order, trying to get the highest winning streak to gain more rewards while climbing online scoreboard in both modes! DAILY QUESTS AND MORE We've prepared daily quests that will award you with some prizes for breaking through some stages. The game will additionally reward you for your progression through the normal mode. The in-game currency will allow you to unlock even more exciting ways to enjoy smashing bricks and bosses! Besides that, many achievements are waiting to be unlocked, can you get them all? BREAKING IN AUGMENTED REALITY Additionally, we're happy to announce that you will be able to enjoy and soak into the game even more with the AR mode option! You can activate this mode at any moment to enjoy the smashing in the brand new light! Breaking, smashing and going through the motion in the surrounding of your choice! **FEATURES** • Easy and natural controls • Dynamic 3D graphics • Realistic physics • 2 different game modes • Over 130 stages and 4 different zones • 4 challenging boss stages • Over 50 power-ups • Unlockable paddles and balls with different perks

Screenshots

R4 screens
Micro Breaker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Micro Breaker at Free against R's $1.99. Micro Breaker also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (11K vs 27). R's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement 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

Micro Breaker is free to download; R costs $1.99 up front. Micro Breaker sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. R asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Micro Breaker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Micro Breaker has 11K ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of R's written reviews are positive against 74% of Micro Breaker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

R ships an update monthly, Micro Breaker every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
R versus Micro Breaker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRMicro Breaker
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.7 (27 ratings)4.7 (11K ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.7% of reviews74.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2711K — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDotEmuMarcin Kloc

Customer experience

R

All ratings27 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral3.7%
Negative29.6%
Written reviews319 reviews
Positive67.7%
Neutral9.4%
Negative22.9%

Micro Breaker

All ratings10,902 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral3.5%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews239 reviews
Positive74.1%
Neutral12.1%
Negative13.8%

User reviews

R

From 27 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Nostalgic gameplay
  • 👍 Faithful port of the original
  • 🎮 Good controls with controller support
  • 💎 Classic arcade shooter experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy controls and performance issues
  • 📱 Difficult to play on small screens
  • 🕹️ Suboptimal touch controls
  • 🕰️ Outdated graphics and sound

Micro Breaker

From 11K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Modern 3D version of classic Brick Breaker
  • 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 🎨 Stunning visuals and neon style
  • 🎮 Unique and challenging level design
  • 💰 Fair monetization model with option to remove ads

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional paddle lag and control issues
  • 🔍 Ball can be hard to see at times
  • 🤑 Frustrating boss fights and paywall
  • 🙄 Intrusive ads in free version

Bugs and requests

R

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unresponsive controls
  • Graphical glitches and performance problems
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Difficulty settings and accessibility options
  • More levels and content
  • Improved compatibility with modern devices
  • Sensitivity and control customization

Micro Breaker

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Levels not unlocking properly
  • Suspended bricks not falling
  • Inconsistent ad rewards

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and content updates
  • Customizable paddle and ball options
  • Zen mode with relaxed gameplay
  • Boss battle mode

In-app purchases

None

R

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Micro Breaker

One-time10
  • Stack of Credits$0.99
  • 25 Revive Tokens$0.99
  • Pile of Credits$1.99
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  • Unlimited Energy$1.99
  • 60 Revive Tokens$1.99
  • Remove Forced Ads$2.99
  • Credits Multiplier$2.99
  • Mass of Credits$3.99
  • Premium Pack (Welcome Offer)$5.99
  • Premium Pack$8.99

Questions

Is R free?
R costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Micro Breaker free?
Micro Breaker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, R or Micro Breaker?
Micro Breaker is rated higher. R averages 3.7 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Micro Breaker averages 4.7 from 11K ratings.
Do R or Micro Breaker have ads?
Micro Breaker shows ads; R does not.
Which is updated more often, R or Micro Breaker?
R ships an update monthly, and Micro Breaker every 2 months. Most recently, R was updated on October 24, 2026 and Micro Breaker on October 24, 2026.

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