# Circle Shield vs Super Phantom Cat 2

The clearest difference is rating: Super Phantom Cat 2 at 4.8 against Circle Shield's 4.0. Super Phantom Cat 2 also leads on ratings volume (23K vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). Circle Shield's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Super Phantom Cat 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Circle Shield asks for nothing beyond the download.

Super Phantom Cat 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Super Phantom Cat 2 has 23K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Circle Shield ships an update every 5 months, Super Phantom Cat 2 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Circle Shield | Super Phantom Cat 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circle-shield/id1119413976/reviews) | **[4.8 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-phantom-cat-2/id1153486225/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **23K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 78.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 176 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Khang Le](https://appshunter.io/developer/1078541780) | [Veewo Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/961981307) |

## What reviewers say

### Circle Shield

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circle-shield/id1119413976)

A minimalist and addictive game where players tap and hold to slow down a shield, protecting a central point. Aim to achieve high scores and challenge friends.

**Highlights:** Tap and hold to slow shield, Protect the center point, Achieve high scores, Challenge friends, Minimalist design

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Super Phantom Cat 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-phantom-cat-2/id1153486225)

Embark on a magical adventure to rescue your sister, utilizing unique phantom superpowers like bouncing, floating, and transforming enemies. Explore a mysterious world with hidden secrets, diverse characters, and customizable props.

**Highlights:** Phantom superpowers, Character customization, Bingo lottery system, New mission levels, Title system, Wish Tree building, Prop creation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kitten pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ad-Free experience | $0.99 | one-time |
| Kitten Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Super Discovery Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Feline Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited energy | $4.99 | one-time |
| SOULBURN | $4.99 | one-time |
| Limited Time Special | $6.99 | one-time |
| The character：Photon | $6.99 | one-time |
| Intermediate Pack | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Awesome gameplay
- 👍 Cute characters and visuals
- 💎 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🎉 Nostalgic and fun
- 🕹️ Challenging but rewarding

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔇 Audio issues
- ⏰ Limited energy system
- 🤔 Glitchy in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or crashing
- Audio cutting out
- In-app purchases not working
- Progress/data loss

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Multiplayer mode
- Custom level creator
- Improved energy system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Circle Shield free?

Circle Shield is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Super Phantom Cat 2 free?

Super Phantom Cat 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Circle Shield or Super Phantom Cat 2?

Super Phantom Cat 2 is rated higher. Circle Shield averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Super Phantom Cat 2 averages 4.8 from 23K ratings.

### Do Circle Shield or Super Phantom Cat 2 have ads?

Super Phantom Cat 2 shows ads; Circle Shield does not.

### Which is updated more often, Circle Shield or Super Phantom Cat 2?

Circle Shield ships an update every 5 months, and Super Phantom Cat 2 every 2 months. Most recently, Circle Shield was updated on November 2, 2026 and Super Phantom Cat 2 on November 9, 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.*