# Borderline! vs Circuroid

The clearest difference is rating: Circuroid at 4.8 against Borderline!'s 3.7. Circuroid also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 50%) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 35 months). Borderline!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Circuroid sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Borderline! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Circuroid holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Circuroid has 122 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Borderline!'s written reviews are positive against 88% of Circuroid's.

Borderline! ships an update every 35 months, Circuroid every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Borderline! | Circuroid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/borderline/id1076380212/reviews) | **[4.8 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circuroid/id1131422575/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **122** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **88.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 35 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 69 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HMT Engineering SARL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1023230062) | [Big Frost Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1131422574) |

## What reviewers say

### Borderline!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/borderline/id1076380212)

Guide an orb by jumping between screen borders to avoid obstacles in this endless scroller. It features a clean design, challenging gameplay requiring quick reflexes, and randomly generated stages for endless replayability.

**Highlights:** Jump between screen borders, Avoid numerous obstacles, Randomly generated stages, High score tracking, Flat and clean design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Circuroid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circuroid/id1131422575)

Defend a circular perimeter from waves of incoming asteroids in this fast-paced arcade shooter. Master intuitive controls, unlock numerous power-ups for varied gameplay, and strive for high scores. Challenge your reflexes and aim for top ranks.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced arcade shooter, Defend circular perimeter, Intuitive spaceship control, Dozens of unlockable Power Ups, Endless challenges, Rank Badges and Game Center Achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Pile of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Double Gems + Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pile of Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gems Original Price | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Pile of Gems | $5.99 | one-time |
| Big Gems Original Price | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Highly addictive and engaging gameplay
- ⚡ Fast-paced and challenging mechanics
- 🎨 Great visuals and graphics
- 🎵 Excellent music and sound design
- 📱 Works well with Apple Pencil

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👆 Finger obstructs screen during gameplay
- 📢 Excessive ads interrupt gameplay
- 🔊 Loud music with no volume control
- 🎮 Controls are difficult and unintuitive
- 🔄 Limited gameplay variety after extended play

**Reported bugs**

- Plasma tracker glitch - bullets stuck in certain circle locations
- High scores appear to be bugged
- iPhone 4 cropping issue on sides affecting global rankings
- Finger causes hallucinations/visual interference during gameplay

**Requested features**

- Alternative control scheme (touch anywhere to move)
- Inverse control option
- Daily challenges or mini-games
- Campaign mode
- More upgrades and customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Borderline! free?

Borderline! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Circuroid free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Borderline! or Circuroid?

Circuroid is rated higher. Borderline! averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Circuroid averages 4.8 from 122 ratings.

### Do Borderline! or Circuroid have ads?

Circuroid shows ads; Borderline! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Borderline! or Circuroid?

Borderline! ships an update every 35 months, and Circuroid every 6 weeks. Most recently, Borderline! was updated on October 14, 2026 and Circuroid on October 15, 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.*