# Brickies vs Sky Surfing

Brickies and Sky Surfing both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Sky Surfing's written reviews are positive against 34% of Brickies's. Sky Surfing also leads on ratings volume (7.6K vs 19). Brickies's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brickies sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sky Surfing sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Brickies against 4.7 for Sky Surfing. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sky Surfing has 7.6K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 34% of Brickies's written reviews are positive against 86% of Sky Surfing's.

Brickies ships an update every 2 weeks, Sky Surfing monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brickies | Sky Surfing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brickies/id969122371/reviews) | **[4.7 (7.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-surfing/id1315384852/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **7.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.6% of reviews | **86.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 149 MB | 242 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Noodlecake](https://appshunter.io/developer/370828169) | [Macaca Games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1278612016) |

## What reviewers say

### Brickies

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brickies/id969122371)

Experience a vibrant and addictive twist on the classic brick-breaking genre.  Launch balls, unleash power-ups, and blast through over 100 levels filled with action, puzzles, and challenging bosses.  Compete with friends and unlock new abilities for endless fun.

**Highlights:** Colourful and addictive breakout gameplay, Fast-paced action, Over 100 levels, Power-up combinations, Creative and challenging levels, Endless mode, Achievements

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 🎨 Cute and simple graphics
- 👍 Addictive and challenging
- 💡 Unique take on classic brick breaker

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- ⏱️ Overly strict time limits
- 🎟️ Intrusive ads
- 🔋 Performance issues on older devices

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not loading properly
- Power-ups not functioning as expected
- Ball physics acting erratically

**Requested features**

- Option to remove ads
- Adjustable time limits
- More power-ups and level variety
- Ability to save progress across devices


### Sky Surfing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-surfing/id1315384852)

Embark on a thrilling flying adventure, skillfully dodging obstacles and navigating through challenging stone gates. Collect a variety of aircraft to enhance your experience and push the limits of aerial exploration. Compete to achieve the highest score and earn exciting rewards.

**Highlights:** Challenging flying gameplay, Slide to dodge obstacles, Glide through stone gates, Beat high scores, Collect fancy planes, Claim rewards

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A bit of luck | $1.99 | one-time |
| Beginner's package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Continue for free | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited missions | $2.99 | one-time |
| Double coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack of luck | $4.99 | one-time |
| Christmas gift package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lunar New Year gift package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hyperspace Ticket Box | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3 packs of luck | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Beautiful graphics
- 🎨 Variety of skins and characters
- 💰 Generous coin system with minimal ads
- 🕹️ Simple and intuitive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔧 Unresponsive or confusing controls
- 🤔 Lack of challenge or progression
- 🎨 Limited skin and character selection

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when reaching high scores
- Graphical issues with certain map designs
- Revive button not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Add more game modes and challenges
- Introduce a soundtrack or background music
- Allow players to customize controls
- Expand the selection of skins and characters


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brickies free?

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

### Is Sky Surfing free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Brickies or Sky Surfing?

Sky Surfing is rated higher. Brickies averages 4.5 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Sky Surfing averages 4.7 from 7.6K ratings.

### Do Brickies or Sky Surfing have ads?

Sky Surfing shows ads; Brickies does not.

### Which is updated more often, Brickies or Sky Surfing?

Brickies ships an update every 2 weeks, and Sky Surfing monthly. Most recently, Brickies was updated on November 4, 2026 and Sky Surfing on November 2, 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.*