# Circle Affinity vs Thumper

The clearest difference is price: Circle Affinity at Free against Thumper's $1.99. Circle Affinity also leads on iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 13.0). Thumper's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#12 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Circle Affinity is free to download; Thumper costs $1.99 up front. Circle Affinity sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Thumper asks for nothing beyond the download.

Thumper holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 196 and 663 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Circle Affinity's written reviews are positive against 75% of Thumper's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Circle Affinity | Thumper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (196 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circle-affinity/id1080169657/reviews) | **[4.6 (663 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumper-pocket-edition/id1287138671/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 196 | **663** |
| Positive reviews | 70.8% of reviews | **74.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#12** |
| Size | 44 MB | 471 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Kenny Sun](https://appshunter.io/developer/916299994) | [Drool LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1275826615) |

## What reviewers say

### Circle Affinity

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circle-affinity/id1080169657)

Navigate a circular platformer, collecting circles to restore a forgotten one. Unlock color palettes and enjoy unique music in this infinite running experience.

**Highlights:** Circular platforming gameplay, Collect circles, Unlock 60 color palettes, 3 circular game modes, 3 circular challenge modes, Original music tracks, Leaderboards and achievements

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads. 2x O's | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all Game Modes and Color Schemes | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Stunning psychedelic visuals and art style
- 🎵 Excellent soundtrack and music selection
- 🎮 Addictive and engaging gameplay mechanics
- ⚡ Fast-paced and challenging difficulty
- 🆓 High-quality free-to-play experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😨 Creepy and unsettling sound effects
- 📱 Not optimized for newer iPhone models (iPhone X+)
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- ❓ Lacks clear tutorial or gameplay instructions
- ⚙️ Confusing and unintuitive controls

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on iPhone X at startup
- App crashes after purchasing full version
- Game doesn't fit entire screen on newer iPhones
- Button placement unreachable on iPhone X due to black bars
- Crashes when switching away from app

**Requested features**

- Update for iPhone X and newer screen sizes
- Full screen support for modern devices
- Multiplayer mode
- In-game tutorial or gameplay explanation
- 60 FPS support for older devices like iPhone 6


### Thumper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumper-pocket-edition/id1287138671)

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Paid · Music, #78 Top Grossing · Music, #121 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Experience intense rhythm-based action with brutal physicality and blistering speed. Navigate nine epic levels as a space beetle, confronting terrifying bosses and a maniacal giant head. Enjoy a pounding original soundtrack and psychedelic visuals.

**Highlights:** Nine epic levels, Adrenalizing boss battles, Psychedelic visuals, Original soundtrack, Smooth 60 FPS performance, PLAY + mode

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic visuals
- 🎶 Immersive audio experience
- 👍 Intuitive touch controls
- 🎮 Great port from console versions
- 💯 Challenging yet rewarding gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional control issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤔 Tilt controls can be frustrating

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes during boss battles
- Inconsistent performance on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add controller support
- Improve lane switching mechanics
- Provide option to disable tilt controls
- Implement cloud save sync


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Circle Affinity free?

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

### Is Thumper free?

Thumper costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Circle Affinity or Thumper?

Thumper is rated higher. Circle Affinity averages 4.4 out of 5 from 196 ratings, while Thumper averages 4.6 from 663 ratings.

### Do Circle Affinity or Thumper have ads?

Neither Circle Affinity nor Thumper shows ads.

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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.*