# Circuroid vs Snake Towers

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Circuroid at none against Snake Towers's 4. Snake Towers's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Snake Towers sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Circuroid asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Circuroid against 4.7 for Snake Towers. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 122 and 182 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Circuroid's written reviews are positive against 91% of Snake Towers's.

Circuroid ships an update every 6 weeks, Snake Towers fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Circuroid | Snake Towers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circuroid/id1131422575/reviews)** | [4.7 (182 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snake-towers/id1247859810/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 122 | **182** |
| Positive reviews | 88.2% of reviews | **91.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 137 MB | 207 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Big Frost Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1131422574) | [Set Snail ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/562986899) |

## What reviewers say

### Circuroid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circuroid/id1131422575)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Highly addictive and engaging gameplay
- ⚡ Fast-paced and challenging mechanics
- 🎨 Great visuals and graphics
- 🎵 Excellent music and sound design
- 📱 Works well with Apple Pencil

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👆 Finger obstructs screen during gameplay
- 📢 Excessive ads interrupt gameplay
- 🔊 Loud music with no volume control
- 🎮 Controls are difficult and unintuitive
- 🔄 Limited gameplay variety after extended play

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Alternative control scheme (touch anywhere to move)
- Inverse control option
- Daily challenges or mini-games
- Campaign mode
- More upgrades and customization options


### Snake Towers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snake-towers/id1247859810)

Embark on an endless adventure as a snake exploring towering structures. Collect gold to grow, find upgrades, and unlock unique skins. Navigate challenging puzzle and cursed rooms with dynamic obstacles.

**Highlights:** Endless tower exploration, Collect gold and upgrades, Unlock and mix snake skins, Solve puzzle rooms, Navigate cursed rooms, Easy to learn gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small amount of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium amount of gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large Amount of Gems | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Circuroid free?

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

### Is Snake Towers free?

Snake Towers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Circuroid or Snake Towers?

Circuroid is rated higher. Circuroid averages 4.8 out of 5 from 122 ratings, while Snake Towers averages 4.7 from 182 ratings.

### Do Circuroid or Snake Towers have ads?

Both Circuroid and Snake Towers show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Circuroid or Snake Towers?

Circuroid ships an update every 6 weeks, and Snake Towers fortnightly. Most recently, Circuroid was updated on November 2, 2026 and Snake Towers on November 2, 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.*