Comparison

Circuroid vs NEO

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

Head to head
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

About

NEO

Experience a unique arcade sports game combining elements of soccer, air hockey, and bumper cars. Drift, score, and strategize in neon-lit arenas. Customize your car and master skills to climb leagues and tournaments.

Highlights
  • Drift and score goals
  • Customize car with perks
  • Online leagues and tournaments
  • Unlock paint jobs and upgrades
  • Weekly leaderboards and hall of fame
Features
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Drift your car across the soccer field, defend your goal, and smash the ball to score and beat your opponent. There are no rules or referees in the neon-soaked arenas of NEO:BALL! Bearing inspiration from soccer, air hockey, bumper cars, neon lights and retro arcade cabinets, NEO:BALL is a completely unique arcade sports game. Jump in to play an action packed 1-minute match, or embark on a path to become the champion of top tier online leagues and tournaments. CHOOSE YOUR UNIQUE PLAY STYLE! Choose whether you want to become: • an agile speed demon • a powerhouse with unstoppable shots • a technical virtuoso with excellent curls • or a maneuver master with unrivaled grip on the field! PERFECT YOUR STRATEGY! Do you prefer defence, offence, or a more balanced approach? Plan out your strategy on each different arena field by customizing your car, and choosing between 12 special perks. Stack your perks in a unique order to boost your car, or to stun, push and confuse your opponent's car. You can even add a little bit of extra time to the scoreboard to get the winning goal! MASTER YOUR SKILLS! NEO:BALL relies equally on your personal skill, and the skill of your car. Raise your game as you unlock over 80 stylish paint jobs and exhaust modifications for your car. Upgrade your parts, and make your car become faster, stronger and more agile! CARVE OUT YOUR CAREER! • Level up and make your way across the arenas. Each arena will introduce its own unique challenge, which will require you to develop a unique strategy. • Rise to the top of your weekly league leaderboard by gaining points from the arenas. Every Sunday night, the weekly season will end, and you will be rewarded for your weekly performance. • Fight your way through 16 contestants to raise the daily tournament trophy. GET RECOGNIZED! - Get your name on top of the weekly leaderboards, - Score goals, and raise trophies to get into the all-time hall of fame. - Get selected as the "Move of the Day" by submitting the recording of your goal. If your goal is among the best that was submitted that day, everybody around the world will watch your goal and see your name under it for a whole day! Ready to become the next champion? Download NEO:BALL now for free! Please do not hesitate to reach us at support@filgames.com if you have any issues or suggestions. Any kind of feedback is welcome!

Screenshots

Circuroid4 screens
NEO4 screens

Verdict

The call

Circuroid and NEO both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Circuroid's written reviews are positive against 64% of NEO's. NEO's advantage is ratings volume (3.4K vs 122) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Circuroid sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and NEO sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Circuroid against 4.7 for NEO. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NEO has 3.4K ratings behind it against 122, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Circuroid's written reviews are positive against 64% of NEO's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Circuroid ships an update every 6 weeks, NEO every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Circuroid versus NEO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCircuroidNEO
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (122 ratings) — better4.7 (3.4K ratings)
Positive reviews88.2% of reviews — better64.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1223.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB152 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBig Frost GamesFil Games Ltd

Customer experience

Circuroid

All ratings121 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral1.7%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews93 reviews
Positive88.2%
Neutral6.5%
Negative5.4%

NEO

All ratings3,407 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral2.1%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews291 reviews
Positive64.3%
Neutral11.7%
Negative24.1%

User reviews

Circuroid

From 122 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 👆 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

NEO

From 3.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast-paced and addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Unique retro-futuristic visuals
  • 🎨 Customizable cars and skins
  • 💎 Engaging progression system with upgrades
  • 🕹️ Simple and intuitive controls

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🕰️ Long wait times to open packs
  • 🤖 Questionable matchmaking and AI opponents
  • 🤑 Concerns about pay-to-win mechanics
  • 🎮 Unresponsive or inconsistent controls

Bugs and 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

NEO

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when entering certain arenas
  • Freezing and performance issues
  • Inconsistent or missing rewards
  • Inability to save progress and data loss

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to play against friends
  • More game modes and maps
  • Better progression system and rewards
  • Improved matchmaking and skill-based pairing
  • Customizable controls and camera options

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Circuroid

One-time6
  • Small Pile of Gems$0.99
  • Double Gems + Remove Ads$1.99
  • Medium Pile of Gems$3.99
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  • Medium Gems Original Price$4.99
  • Big Pile of Gems$5.99
  • Big Gems Original Price$9.99
10 purchases

NEO

One-time10
  • Super Sale$1.99
  • 30 Gems$1.99
  • 20 Gems$1.99
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  • Special Offer$1.99
  • Special Offer$2.99
  • Special Offer2 variants$4.99
  • 90 Gems$4.99
  • Mega Sale$9.99
  • 210 Gems$9.99
  • Special Offer$9.99

Questions

Is Circuroid free?
Circuroid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NEO free?
NEO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Circuroid or NEO?
Circuroid is rated higher. Circuroid averages 4.8 out of 5 from 122 ratings, while NEO averages 4.7 from 3.4K ratings.
Do Circuroid or NEO have ads?
Both Circuroid and NEO show ads.
Which is updated more often, Circuroid or NEO?
Circuroid ships an update every 6 weeks, and NEO every 2 months. Most recently, Circuroid was updated on October 15, 2026 and NEO on October 17, 2026.

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