Comparison

Circuit Run 3D vs Maelstrom

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

Head to head
About

Circuit Run 3D

Features
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Choose the correct path and collect the orbs along the way, as you'll need them to light up the circuit at the end. Don't forget to collect the coils on your way. Also don't miss the orbs or you won't be able to see anything. So, collect as many orbs and reach the end before everything turns dark, and try to light up all the coils at the end of the path. Good luck!

About

Maelstrom

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Enter the vector storm. Maelstrom: Vector Arcade is a fast, score-driven arcade shooter built around shifting geometric webs. Swipe around each web, fire into its lanes, and destroy incoming enemies before they reach your ship. Every level brings a new shape, rhythm, and tactical challenge. Survive escalating waves, unleash ZAP when the screen becomes overwhelming, and enter OVERDRIVE for an even more intense run. FEATURES • Fast swipe-and-fire controls • A wide variety of distinctive vector webs • Escalating enemy waves and hazards • ZAP emergency weapon • OVERDRIVE mode • Optional rewarded continue • Local high-score chasing • English, Spanish, Hindi, Korean, and Japanese support How long can you survive the vector storm?

Screenshots

Circuit Run 3D4 screens
Maelstrom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Maelstrom at every 2 days against Circuit Run 3D's monthly. Circuit Run 3D's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Circuit Run 3D ships an update monthly, Maelstrom every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Circuit Run 3D versus Maelstrom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCircuit Run 3DMaelstrom
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB17 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperCHEF GAME STUDIO YAZILIM TEKNOLOJILERI LIMITED SIRKETIJohn Verco

In-app purchases

None

Circuit Run 3D

No in-app purchases

None

Maelstrom

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Circuit Run 3D free?
Circuit Run 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Maelstrom free?
Maelstrom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Circuit Run 3D or Maelstrom have ads?
Both Circuit Run 3D and Maelstrom show ads.
Which is updated more often, Circuit Run 3D or Maelstrom?
Circuit Run 3D ships an update monthly, and Maelstrom every 2 days. Most recently, Circuit Run 3D was updated on October 1, 2026 and Maelstrom on September 28, 2026.

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