# Circuroid vs NEO

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.

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.

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.

Circuroid ships an update every 6 weeks, NEO every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Circuroid | NEO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circuroid/id1131422575/reviews)** | [4.7 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neoball/id1536486187/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 122 | **3.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.2% of reviews** | 64.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 137 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Big Frost Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1131422574) | [Fil Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/806443202) |

## 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


### NEO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neoball/id1536486187)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super Sale | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| 90 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mega Sale | $9.99 | one-time |
| 210 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 19, 2026 and NEO on October 17, 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.*