# ao vs Bricks Breaker Quest

The clearest difference is rating: Bricks Breaker Quest at 4.3 against ao's 3.3. Bricks Breaker Quest also leads on ratings volume (18K vs 153) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). ao's advantage is review sentiment (47% vs 38%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ao sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Bricks Breaker Quest sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bricks Breaker Quest holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bricks Breaker Quest has 18K ratings behind it against 153, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of ao's written reviews are positive against 38% of Bricks Breaker Quest's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ao ships an update every 2 months, Bricks Breaker Quest every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ao | Bricks Breaker Quest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ao/id937945761/reviews) | **[4.3 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bricks-breaker-quest/id1288430163/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 153 | **18K** |
| Positive reviews | **47.3% of reviews** | 37.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 134 MB | 192 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [General Adaptive Apps Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/937589555) | [MOBIRIX](https://appshunter.io/developer/349276666) |

## What reviewers say

### ao

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ao/id937945761)

Engage in a puzzle game with expanding and contracting circles. Solve over 200 levels with unique challenges and surprises. Compete for medals and leaderboards, or skip tricky levels.

**Highlights:** Expanding and contracting circles, 200 levels with unique challenges, Leaderboard and medals, Level skipping and unlocking, Replay passed levels

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Skip Level | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove All Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Levels | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple yet challenging
- 🎶 Good background music
- ✨ Minimalist design
- 💯 Highly recommended

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❓ Confusing gameplay
- 😩 Frustrating difficulty
- 👎 Repetitive gameplay
- 💸 Unfair monetization
- 😵 Overwhelming ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game doesn't work
- App freezes
- Level 1 fails
- Dots don't rotate
- Automatic fail

**Requested features**

- Clearer instructions on how to play
- Make levels less impossible
- Fix the huge dot problem
- Add numbers on the balls
- More original game concepts


### Bricks Breaker Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bricks-breaker-quest/id1288430163)

A casual game where you launch balls to break bricks on a board. Aim carefully to clear stages and prevent bricks from reaching the bottom. Enjoy tons of levels and various ball types for a relaxing, offline experience.

**Highlights:** Break bricks by launching balls, Clear stages by removing all bricks, Tons of stages and levels, Various types of balls, Offline gameplay supported, Designed for one-handed play

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| subscribe (Week) | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Purchase 200 Ruby | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ruby 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 500 Ruby | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ruby 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ruby 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ruby 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Ruby&Item pack_2 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Ruby 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Ruby 6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Relaxing and fun
- 👍 Challenging levels
- 👍 Addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Too many ads
- 💰 Ads too long
- 🔒 Impossible to progress without power-ups or spending money
- 🐛 Game freezes and crashes
- 🐛 Inaccurate aim guide

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes
- Losing progress after updates
- Inaccurate aim guide
- Ads that cannot be closed

**Requested features**

- Option to pay for ad-free version
- Daily reward power-ups should renew
- Ability to listen to music/podcasts while playing
- Better progression system without relying on power-ups
- Improved game stability and bug fixes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ao free?

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

### Is Bricks Breaker Quest free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ao or Bricks Breaker Quest?

Bricks Breaker Quest is rated higher. ao averages 3.3 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while Bricks Breaker Quest averages 4.3 from 18K ratings.

### Do ao or Bricks Breaker Quest have ads?

Both ao and Bricks Breaker Quest show ads.

### Which is updated more often, ao or Bricks Breaker Quest?

ao ships an update every 2 months, and Bricks Breaker Quest every 4 weeks. Most recently, ao was updated on October 29, 2026 and Bricks Breaker Quest on October 31, 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.*