Comparison

Circle Affinity vs Neon Spellstorm

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Circle Affinity

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
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circle affinity is a love letter to circles. a circular platformer about the beauty and joy of infinitely running around in circles. with a control scheme that's definitely not confusing at all, navigate your character through a series of circular hazards. bring circles to a forgotten circle, and uncover a circle hidden deep beneath the circles. • pretty fun gameplay (it's all right) • 60 color palettes to unlock (with circles) • there are some ads and iap (i'm sorry) • no filler - a veritable infinity of meticulously handcrafted circles • 3 circular game modes • 3 circular challenge modes (epilepsy warning) • 11 original & remix tracks from jack+jim (they're good) • also there are leaderboards • and some achievements a circa infinity experience by kenny sun with music by jack+jim fay

About

Neon Spellstorm

Engage in fast-paced wizardry as a spell-slinging hero in a collapsing neon world. Dodge, blast, and chain-cast spells with endless synergy possibilities. Progress permanently by earning resources and unlocking new content. Choose your wizard and customize your loadout for unique runs.

Highlights
  • Action roguelite wizardry
  • Endless spell synergy
  • Permanent progression system
  • Multiple wizards with unique abilities
  • Procedurally generated levels
  • Voxel terrain destruction
Features
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Free Demo. No Ads. Single IAP unlocks the full game. 【Action Roguelite Wizardry】 Race along a collapsing neon path as a spell-slinging wizard. Dodge, blast, and reshape the terrain while mobs swarm from every angle. 【Endless Spell Synergy】 • Chain-cast 28 unique spells with effect such as echo, behemoth, havoc, renew, multicast, aftershock, and more • Mix 74 trinkets for absurd build combos • Dynamic gear generation keeps every run fresh 【Permanent Progression】 • Earn Orbs, Stars, Gems & rare Neon • Invest in the Neon Core to unlock loads of content • Defeat the Neon Lord to quell the Storm and raise the Storm Level 【Your Path, Your Rules】 • Pick from 6 wizards, each with signature abilities • Pre-run loadout: choose Spells, Fates, Archetypes & Sigils • Branching zones: scour every corner for loot or sprint to the boss: your pace, your strategy 【Shattering Neon World】 Low-tech cyberpunk meets arcane chaos: voxel terrain disintegrates under spellfire, debris flies, and vibrant pixel art collides with 3-D physics for explosive battles. 【Key Stats】 • 6 Wizards with unique kits • 28 Spells to master • 74 Trinkets with wild effects • Procedurally generated levels & dynamic gear • Achievements, Fates, Sigils, and more! Are you ready to embrace the Neon and unleash magic like never before? The path awaits, but it won’t stay for long…

Screenshots

Circle Affinity4 screens
Neon Spellstorm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Circle Affinity at 4.4 against Neon Spellstorm's 4.1. Circle Affinity also leads on ratings volume (196 vs 39) and iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 12.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Circle Affinity sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Neon Spellstorm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Circle Affinity holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Circle Affinity has 196 ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Circle Affinity's written reviews are positive against 68% of Neon Spellstorm's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Circle Affinity versus Neon Spellstorm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCircle AffinityNeon Spellstorm
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (196 ratings) — better4.1 (39 ratings)
Positive reviews70.8% of reviews — better67.6% of reviews
Number of ratings196 — better39
Update frequency—Daily
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS5.1.1 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB625 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperKenny SunTopCog LLC

Customer experience

Circle Affinity

All ratings196 ratings
Positive85.2%
Neutral6.6%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews106 reviews
Positive70.8%
Neutral10.4%
Negative18.9%

Neon Spellstorm

All ratings39 ratings
Positive71.8%
Neutral10.3%
Negative17.9%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive67.6%
Neutral8.8%
Negative23.5%

User reviews

Circle Affinity

From 196 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 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

Room to improve

  • 😨 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

Neon Spellstorm

From 39 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
  • 👍 Great graphics and visuals
  • 👍 Chill and enjoyable vibes
  • 👍 Excellent control options
  • 🚀 Surprisingly fast progression

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 🤔 Slow start and progression
  • 👎 Subpar movement and controls

Bugs and requests

Circle Affinity

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • 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
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  • Game crashes on iPhone SE in early gameplay
  • Crashes on opening screen 9 out of 10 times
  • Crashes within seconds of launching
  • Keyboard shortcuts disabled when game is active
  • Long download times despite small file size

Requested features

10 requests
  • 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
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  • Improved controls and button placement
  • Remove or tone down demonic sound effects
  • Story mode or narrative element
  • Updated graphics for modern devices
  • Major overall game update

Neon Spellstorm

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes on launch
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Introductory tutorial or cutscene
  • Faster character movement speed

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Circle Affinity

One-time2
  • Remove Ads. 2x O's$1.99
  • Unlock all Game Modes and Color Schemes$2.99
1 purchases

Neon Spellstorm

One-time1
  • Full Game Unlock$9.99

Questions

Is Circle Affinity free?
Circle Affinity is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Neon Spellstorm free?
Neon Spellstorm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Circle Affinity or Neon Spellstorm?
Circle Affinity is rated higher. Circle Affinity averages 4.4 out of 5 from 196 ratings, while Neon Spellstorm averages 4.1 from 39 ratings.
Do Circle Affinity or Neon Spellstorm have ads?
Neither Circle Affinity nor Neon Spellstorm shows ads.

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