# R vs Micro Breaker

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | R | Micro Breaker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.7 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/r-type-ii/id787148904/reviews) | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/micro-breaker/id1090348795/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 27 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | 67.7% of reviews | **74.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 45 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DotEmu](https://appshunter.io/developer/329185054) | [Marcin Kloc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1090348794) |

## What reviewers say

### R

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/r-type-ii/id787148904)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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- 🕰️ Outdated graphics and sound

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Micro Breaker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/micro-breaker/id1090348795)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stack of Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 25 Revive Tokens | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Energy | $1.99 | one-time |
| 60 Revive Tokens | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Forced Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Credits Multiplier | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mass of Credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack (Welcome Offer) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not unlocking properly
- Suspended bricks not falling
- Inconsistent ad rewards

**Requested features**

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


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