Hop Swap vs Circulate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hop Swap
Navigate a unique platformer where the ground and sky can be swapped. Solve puzzles by jumping between two worlds simultaneously. Features addictive gameplay, retro graphics, and gem collection.
- World swapping mechanic
- Platform puzzling
- Intuitive swipe controls
- Retro pixel graphics
- Gem collection
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Is the sky blue and the ground yellow? Or is the ground blue and the sky yellow? Hop and then swap - to jump through the ground which now becomes the sky! Journey through two worlds at the same time and swap between them to solve puzzles. • Addictive platform puzzling! • A unique world bending twist! • Swipe left, right, up, & down is all you need to move around • Cutting edge retro pixel graphics! • Can you find all the gems? -Important information- This game contains third party advertising and cross promotion for other nitrome games, both which can be removed via a one time In App Purchase.
Circulate
A fast-paced arcade game challenging your timing and precision. Tap at the right moment to hit targets, maintain your streak, and increase your score as the speed escalates. Unlock new styles and bonuses as you play.
- Fast one-tap reflex gameplay
- Global leaderboard
- Streak and bonus system
- Multiple visual themes
- Unlockable cosmetics
- Short, repeatable sessions
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Circulate is a fast-paced reflex arcade game built around timing, precision, and high scores. Tap when the rotating cursor reaches a target, keep your streak alive, and react as the pace increases. Different target types affect time, score, and bonus progression, while every miss can reset your momentum. Build longer streaks to layer the soundtrack, unlock stronger bonus multipliers, and push for a new personal best. Features: • Fast one-tap reflex gameplay • Global leaderboard • Streak and bonus system • Multiple visual themes and cursor styles • Headstarts for different starting streak levels • Coins and unlockable cosmetics • Optional in-app purchases • Haptic and sound settings • Short sessions designed for repeated runs Easy to start, difficult to master. How high can you rank?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Circulate at 5.0 against Hop Swap's 4.5. Circulate also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and update cadence (daily vs monthly). Hop Swap's advantage is ratings volume (142 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Hop Swap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Circulate sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Circulate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hop Swap has 142 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Hop Swap's written reviews are positive against 100% of Circulate's.
Hop Swap ships an update monthly, Circulate daily. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hop Swap | Circulate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (142 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 142 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 217 MB | 151 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Nitrome | CAN UMUT DONMEZ |
Customer experience
Hop Swap
Circulate
In-app purchases
Hop Swap
- Remove Ads$3.99
Circulate
- 70,000 Coins$0.99
- Remove Ads$0.99
- 200,000 Coins$2.29
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- 5× Headstart 50$2.49
- 550,000 Coins$4.99
