Comparison

Planet Formula vs Cetus at the Circus

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

Head to head
About

Planet Formula

Embark on a cosmic match-3 adventure across the solar system. Solve 125 unique puzzles by earning points, breaking ice, or collecting coins within limited moves. Utilize powerful planet combinations and strategic moves to overcome challenges.

Highlights
  • 125 unique levels
  • Match-3 puzzle gameplay
  • Special power-ups
  • Strategic move mechanics
  • VoiceOver accessibility
  • Offline play
Features
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Explore the Solar System in Planet Formula, a match-3 puzzle game featuring 125 unique levels with engaging objectives. Complete each level by earning points, breaking ice tiles, or collecting coins—all within a set number of moves. Earn special power-ups: - Magic Planets: Match five planets in a row or column to create a magic planet. Swap it to clear all planets of the same type on the board and score big. - Special Planets: Match four planets to create a special planet with a white border. Use it in a match to clear an entire row or column. - Discover combinations like T-chains and L-chains for massive point boosts. Break ice by clearing planets underneath, and remove walls by eliminating adjacent planets. Be strategic — walls grow if no nearby planets are destroyed in the previous move. Accessibility Features: Planet Formula is designed with VoiceOver users in mind: - Tap a grid cell to hear the planet’s type and position. - To move a planet, select it with a single tap, then double-tap to start moving. - Choose the destination with another tap and confirm with a double-tap to complete the move. With simple mechanics and thoughtful design, Planet Formula offers an enjoyable, relaxing experience — perfect for playing at home, during a break, or while commuting. Challenge yourself, earn points, and rise through the ranks in this solar system-inspired puzzle adventure.

About

Cetus at the Circus

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Do you think you have good aim? Cetus at the Circus is a casual game that will test your marble-shooting speed as you discover strange things happening in a small circus located in a section of this new amusement park near your home.

Screenshots

Planet Formula4 screens
Cetus at the Circus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cetus at the Circus at fortnightly against Planet Formula's every 3 months. Cetus at the Circus also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Planet Formula sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Cetus at the Circus sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Planet Formula ships an update every 3 months, Cetus at the Circus fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Planet Formula versus Cetus at the Circus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlanet FormulaCetus at the Circus
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB267 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developerx2line.com LLCKarina Betzabe Romero Ulloa

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Planet Formula

One-time3
  • Extra 4 Moves$1.99
  • Extra 8 Moves$2.99
  • Extra 15 Moves$3.99
4 purchases

Cetus at the Circus

One-time4
  • Tickets x100$0.99
  • Tickets x300$1.99
  • Tickets x500$2.99
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  • Tickets x1000$3.99

Questions

Is Planet Formula free?
Planet Formula is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cetus at the Circus free?
Cetus at the Circus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Planet Formula or Cetus at the Circus have ads?
Both Planet Formula and Cetus at the Circus show ads.
Which is updated more often, Planet Formula or Cetus at the Circus?
Planet Formula ships an update every 3 months, and Cetus at the Circus fortnightly. Most recently, Planet Formula was updated on October 30, 2026 and Cetus at the Circus on October 28, 2026.

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