# Space Tower vs Spell Circle Run

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Tower | Spell Circle Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (571 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-tower-galaxy-tower-td/id1672563510/reviews)** | [4.6 (770 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spell-circle-run/id6469505306/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 571 | **770** |
| Positive reviews | **40.0% of reviews** | 15.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 190 MB | 260 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [CYBERJOY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1602455961) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### Space Tower

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-tower-galaxy-tower-td/id1672563510)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Newbie Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tournament Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| VIP Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Month Card | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Resource Pack | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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)

**Requested features**

- 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


### Spell Circle Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spell-circle-run/id6469505306)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Skip Ads Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Sorcerer Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Claim x3 Upgrade | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sorcerer Starter Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium Sorcerer Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Skip Ads 6 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Double Hands | $9.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Double Hands+ No Ads | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Fix bugs and glitches
- Improve balance and progression
- Provide better explanations and tutorials
- Reduce ads and monetization


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*