Circuroid vs MagnetOrb
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Fast-paced arcade shooter
- Defend circular perimeter
- Intuitive spaceship control
- Dozens of unlockable Power Ups
- Endless challenges
- Rank Badges and Game Center Achievements
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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
MagnetOrb
Control a glowing orb swinging between magnetic poles with one finger. Tap to switch magnets, dodge obstacles, and collect gems. Compete on leaderboards and unlock unique orb skins in this addictive arcade game.
- One-tap controls
- Leaderboard competition
- Daily challenges
- Unlockable orb skins
- Achievements
- Endless survival gameplay
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MagnetOrb is a fast, satisfying arcade game where you control a glowing orb swinging between two magnetic poles. Tap to switch magnets, dodge obstacles, and collect gems... all with one finger. Easy to pick up. Hard to put down. Features: - Simple one-tap controls anyone can learn in seconds - Compete on Hourly, Daily, and All Time leaderboards - Daily challenges to keep every session fresh - Unlock and collect unique orb skins - Achievements to chase and rewards to earn - Runs last as long as you survive, quick sessions or long ones, you decide How long can you last?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MagnetOrb at none against Circuroid's 6. Circuroid's advantage is ratings volume (122 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and device support 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. Circuroid sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. MagnetOrb asks for nothing beyond the download.
MagnetOrb 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Circuroid | MagnetOrb |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (122 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 88.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 122 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 137 MB | 120 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Big Frost Games | Benjamin Kushner |
Customer experience
Circuroid
MagnetOrb
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
MagnetOrb
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Circuroid
- 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
MagnetOrb
No in-app purchases
