# Circuroid vs HARD BANG

The clearest difference is price: Circuroid at Free against HARD BANG's $0.99. Circuroid also leads on ratings volume (122 vs 2). HARD BANG's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). On rating, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Circuroid is free to download; HARD BANG costs $0.99 up front. Circuroid sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and HARD BANG sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HARD BANG holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Circuroid has 122 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Circuroid's written reviews are positive against 100% of HARD BANG's.

Circuroid ships an update every 6 weeks, HARD BANG every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Circuroid | HARD BANG |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circuroid/id1131422575/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hard-bang/id1497039260/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **122** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 88.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 137 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Big Frost Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1131422574) | [Thomas Lepich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497039259) |

## 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 (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Pile of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Double Gems + Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pile of Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gems Original Price | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Pile of Gems | $5.99 | one-time |
| Big Gems Original Price | $9.99 | one-time |

**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


### HARD BANG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hard-bang/id1497039260)

Control four pads simultaneously to keep a ball within the screen. Destroy or bounce everything else that appears in this challenging reflex-based game. Test your finger-eye coordination in this unique experience.

**Highlights:** Simultaneous four-pad control, Ball bouncing mechanics, Object destruction, Finger-eye coordination challenge, Addictive gameplay loop

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Advertising | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Circuroid free?

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

### Is HARD BANG free?

HARD BANG costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Circuroid or HARD BANG?

HARD BANG is rated higher. Circuroid averages 4.8 out of 5 from 122 ratings, while HARD BANG averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Circuroid or HARD BANG have ads?

Circuroid shows ads; HARD BANG does not.

### Which is updated more often, Circuroid or HARD BANG?

Circuroid ships an update every 6 weeks, and HARD BANG every 2 months. Most recently, Circuroid was updated on October 19, 2026 and HARD BANG on October 11, 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.*