# PATIENCE. vs circloO

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PATIENCE. at none against circloO's 1. PATIENCE. also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 10). circloO's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 21 months) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 399). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. circloO sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PATIENCE. asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for PATIENCE. against 4.8 for circloO. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: circloO has 2.4K ratings behind it against 399, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of PATIENCE.'s written reviews are positive against 89% of circloO's.

PATIENCE. ships an update every 21 months, circloO every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PATIENCE. | circloO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (399 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patience/id1189962461/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circloo-physics-platformer/id1612957699/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 399 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **92.5% of reviews** | 89.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 10 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Garrett Michael](https://appshunter.io/developer/1189962430) | [Florian van Strien](https://appshunter.io/developer/1603079263) |

## What reviewers say

### PATIENCE.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patience/id1189962461)

This is a puzzle game that generates a vast number of unique, solvable challenges. It offers unlockable content and a minimalist experience without any in-app purchases or advertisements.

**Highlights:** Randomly generated puzzles, Unlockable difficulties and characters, Minimalist and fast gameplay, Over 1.3 x 10^212 combinations, No microtransactions or ads, Particle effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Playable version of the puzzle
- 👍 Great idea for a game
- 👍 Decent Undertale fan game
- 👍 Fun to play when bored
- 👍 Addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional freezing and crashing issues
- 🔍 Red tiles don't function as impassable walls like in Undertale
- 🕰️ Perseverance - Determined mode is too challenging with only 30 seconds

**Reported bugs**

- Distorted UI when using non-default fonts
- Soft-locking issue when getting trapped with certain tile combinations

**Requested features**

- Level editor to create custom puzzles
- More unlockable soul colors and customization options
- Additional game modes like no-hit or race against others
- Ability to summon monsters on green tiles like in Undertale


### circloO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circloo-physics-platformer/id1612957699)

A colorful physics platformer where you guide a ball through growing circular levels. Collect circles to expand the play area, strategically using and avoiding obstacles. Discover unique physics mechanics and enjoy a vast collection of player-created levels.

**Highlights:** Circular physics puzzles, Level editor, Player-created levels, Unique physics mechanics, Growing levels, Hard Mode levels

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing and enjoyable gameplay
- 🎨 Creative and unique levels
- 🎶 Calming background music
- 🧠 Challenging but not impossible
- 🕹️ Smooth and responsive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Occasional performance issues
- 🕹️ Difficulty can be inconsistent
- 📺 Ads can be disruptive at times
- 🤑 Lack of free content/levels

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches with level progression
- Inconsistent touch/click registration

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Character customization options
- Improved level editor tools
- Difficulty settings or options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PATIENCE. free?

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

### Is circloO free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PATIENCE. or circloO?

circloO is rated higher. PATIENCE. averages 4.8 out of 5 from 399 ratings, while circloO averages 4.8 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do PATIENCE. or circloO have ads?

circloO shows ads; PATIENCE. does not.

### Which is updated more often, PATIENCE. or circloO?

PATIENCE. ships an update every 21 months, and circloO every 2 months. Most recently, PATIENCE. was updated on October 17, 2026 and circloO on October 20, 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.*