Comparison

Space Tower vs Spell Circle Run

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

Head to head
About

Space Tower

Command a galactic defense to protect your space tower from alien invaders. Strategically upgrade your tower's abilities and weapons to withstand relentless waves of enemies and defeat powerful bosses. Enjoy idle gameplay with ample rewards, even while offline.

Highlights
  • Idle tower defense gameplay
  • Strategic tower defense
  • Upgrade basic abilities
  • Activate powerful weapons
  • Unlock and improve tech abilities
  • Defend against alien attacks
  • Battle mighty bosses
Features
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This is a tower defense battle in the galaxy, and you’ve been appointed to be the commander. Choose upgrades and use your strategy to make it an indestructible tower. To defend against aliens’ attacks is your final goal! What you can do: -Upgrade the strength of basic abilities -Activate and develop powerful weapons -Upgrade techs to unlock and improve abilities Game Features: -Idle tower defense gameplay -Defend the space tower with strategy -Mighty bosses await you in each galaxy chapter -Lots of rewards, even when you take a cruise Attack wave after wave of space aliens, defend the tower from mighty bosses and achieve the final success in this idle space TD battle! Let’s start this space adventure, my commander!

About

Spell Circle Run

Master elemental magic and craft your own spells. Strengthen your abilities and create a personalized spellbook to become the ultimate spell crafter. Engage in a magical journey to dominate the universe with your arcane power.

Highlights
  • Elemental magic system
  • Spell crafting and editing
  • Personal spellbook creation
  • Element strengthening
  • Become a spell crafter
Features
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Get ready for the harmony created by the elements! Strengthen your elements and master your spells! Create and edit your own personal spellbook! Prepare to become the best spell crafter in the universe!

Screenshots

Space Tower4 screens
Spell Circle Run4 screens

Verdict

The call

Space Tower and Spell Circle Run both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 40% of Space Tower's written reviews are positive against 16% of Spell Circle Run's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Space Tower sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Spell Circle Run sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Space Tower against 4.6 for Spell Circle Run. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 571 and 770 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of Space Tower's written reviews are positive against 16% of Spell Circle Run's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Space Tower ships an update every 5 weeks, Spell Circle Run every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Space Tower versus Spell Circle Run: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpace TowerSpell Circle Run
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (571 ratings) — better4.6 (770 ratings)
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews — better15.8% of reviews
Number of ratings571770 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size190 MB260 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperCYBERJOY LIMITEDRollic Games

Customer experience

Space Tower

All ratings568 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral2.8%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

Spell Circle Run

All ratings767 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral1.7%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive15.8%
Neutral19.3%
Negative64.9%

User reviews

Space Tower

From 571 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Engaging and addictive gameplay mechanics
  • ⬆️ Extensive upgrade and progression systems
  • 🎨 Visually appealing design
  • ⏱️ Good for casual play between other activities

Room to improve

  • 💰 Aggressive monetization and pay-to-win mechanics
  • ⚡ Energy system limits gameplay
  • 🐛 Data synchronization failures across devices
  • 🔄 Repetitive grinding required
  • ⏳ Excessively long research/upgrade timers

Spell Circle Run

From 770 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Fun game
  • 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
  • 🎨 Good graphics and customization

Room to improve

  • 🚨 Misleading in-app purchases
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 💰 Excessive ads and monetization
  • 🔍 Lack of transparency and explanation

Bugs and requests

Space Tower

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Game freezes and fails to load progress data
  • Data not syncing between devices with same Apple ID
  • Ad-free purchases requiring repurchase on new devices
  • Tournament upgrade buffs not applying correctly
  • Research timer displaying incorrect duration (30 minutes showing as 31 hours)
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  • Music not working
  • Unable to access previously completed challenge levels

Requested features

6 requests
  • More game levels
  • Additional weapons and enemy variety
  • Restore previously available game formats (Galaxy Background, Flaming Eye)
  • Remove or reduce energy system
  • Improve gold generation rates
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  • More interactive gameplay features

Spell Circle Run

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Spells not upgrading or evolving properly
  • Wand upgrades not working as expected
  • Progression and spell slots not functioning correctly
  • Ads not providing promised rewards

Requested features

4 requests
  • Fix bugs and glitches
  • Improve balance and progression
  • Provide better explanations and tutorials
  • Reduce ads and monetization

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Space Tower

One-time10
  • Newbie Pack$2.99
  • Chapter Pack$2.99
  • Chapter Pack$4.99
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  • Piggy Bank$4.99
  • Tournament Pack 2$4.99
  • VIP Pack$9.99
  • Chapter Pack 3$9.99
  • Special Pack 3$9.99
  • Month Card$9.99
  • Premium Resource Pack$29.99
10 purchases

Spell Circle Run

One-time10
  • Skip Ads Pack 1$0.99
  • Premium Sorcerer Pack$2.99
  • Claim x3 Upgrade$3.99
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  • Coin Pack 3$4.99
  • No Ads$4.99
  • Sorcerer Starter Pack$5.99
  • Premium Sorcerer Pack$7.99
  • Skip Ads 6$7.99
  • Permanent Double Hands$9.99
  • Permanent Double Hands+ No Ads$14.99

Questions

Is Space Tower free?
Space Tower is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spell Circle Run free?
Spell Circle Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Space Tower or Spell Circle Run?
Space Tower is rated higher. Space Tower averages 4.8 out of 5 from 571 ratings, while Spell Circle Run averages 4.6 from 770 ratings.
Do Space Tower or Spell Circle Run have ads?
Both Space Tower and Spell Circle Run show ads.
Which is updated more often, Space Tower or Spell Circle Run?
Space Tower ships an update every 5 weeks, and Spell Circle Run every 3 weeks. Most recently, Space Tower was updated on November 3, 2026 and Spell Circle Run on November 3, 2026.

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