Comparison

Escape Circle vs Circuroid

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

Head to head
About

Escape Circle

Features
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The rules of the game are simple. Move the white dot outside of the circle while avoiding the red dot(s). Can you manage it?

About

Circuroid

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
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Circuroid is an unique fast-paced arcade shooter where you must defend the circular perimeter from endless of incoming asteroids. Circuroid features an intuitive control where you can precisely control your spaceship to shoot at the direction that you are pointing. More than dozens of Power Ups to unlock, with each Power Up brings you a whole new gameplay experience while defending the perimeter. Feature List: - Fast-paced, action-packed, unique gameplay experience - Intuitive and responsive control - Endless of challenges - Power Ups to unlock - Rank Badges to unlock - Stunning soundtrack - Game Center Achievements

Screenshots

Escape Circle3 screens
Circuroid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Circuroid at every 6 weeks against Escape Circle's every 65 months. Escape Circle's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Escape Circle ships an update every 65 months, Circuroid every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Escape Circle versus Circuroid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEscape CircleCircuroid
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (122 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—88.2% of reviews
Number of ratings—122 — better
Update frequencyEvery 65 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB137 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPixel Dreamland LLCBig Frost Games

Bugs and requests

Escape Circle

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Circuroid

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

9 requests
  • Alternative control scheme (touch anywhere to move)
  • Inverse control option
  • Daily challenges or mini-games
  • Campaign mode
  • More upgrades and customization options
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  • Volume control for music and sound effects
  • Leaderboard for scores before medal bonuses
  • Left and right on-screen control buttons
  • More game variations from Big Frost Games

In-app purchases

None

Escape Circle

No in-app purchases

None

Circuroid

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Escape Circle free?
Escape Circle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Circuroid free?
Circuroid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Escape Circle or Circuroid have ads?
Both Escape Circle and Circuroid show ads.
Which is updated more often, Escape Circle or Circuroid?
Escape Circle ships an update every 65 months, and Circuroid every 6 weeks. Most recently, Escape Circle was updated on November 2, 2026 and Circuroid on November 2, 2026.

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