Comparison

Trism vs Circuit Puzzle Quest

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

Head to head
About

Trism

This award-winning puzzle game challenges players with unique mechanics and multiple game modes. It offers a classic yet engaging experience with features like auto-save and a colorblind mode for accessibility.

Highlights
  • 5 game modes
  • 22 achievements
  • Auto-save
  • Colorblind mode
  • Puzzle gameplay
Features
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* "Best Casual Game" award from AppStoreApps.com * 1st on iLounge's "100 Best Apps and Games" * Gold Award from PocketGamer * Slide To Play's "Must Have" award * One of ABC News & WIRED's "10 Most Awesome iPhone Apps of 2008" * Interactive Achievement Award finalist for "Cellular Game of the Year" Released on the very first day of the AppStore in July 2008, TRISM's legacy is one of rags-to-riches success. Created by indie developer Steve Demeter, the phenomenal success of TRISM allowed Steve to pursue his dream of game development. Steve's story has inspired developers all over the world, as told on Good Morning America, CNN, BBC, The New York Times, and others. Apple itself filmed a documentary on Steve, and presented it at the start of the iOS 3.0 keynote in Cupertino. FEATURES: - 5 game modes, including Classic, Timed, and Puzzle - 22 achievements to collect - Auto-save when interrupted by a phone call - Colorblind mode "Could Trism Make iPhone Gaming Fun?" - KOTAKU

About

Circuit Puzzle Quest

Features
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Circuit Puzzle Quest is a creative puzzle adventure that blends tile-based logic with circuit-building mechanics. Instead of simple tap-to-clear gameplay, players must strategically arrange wire tiles, power nodes, switches, and logic components to complete functional electrical circuits. Each level challenges your spatial thinking and planning skills. Rotate and place tiles to connect power sources to target nodes while triggering satisfying combo chains and visual energy effects. With colorful Q-style visuals, smooth animations, and relaxing sound effects, Circuit Puzzle Quest delivers a fresh puzzle experience designed specifically for mobile devices. Key Features: • 100 handcrafted and procedurally validated puzzle levels • Smart circuit-building mechanics with logic components • Combo system with visual particle effects • Three-star rating system for every level • Achievements and badge rewards • Local leaderboard and gameplay statistics • Touch-optimized controls designed for iPhone and iPad • Bright, playful UI with animated buttons and effects Whether you enjoy logic puzzles, grid-based strategy, or relaxing brain teasers, Circuit Puzzle Quest offers a unique gameplay experience that keeps every level fresh and rewarding.

Screenshots

Trism4 screens
Circuit Puzzle Quest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Circuit Puzzle Quest at Free against Trism's $2.99. Circuit Puzzle Quest also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). Trism's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15). On 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

Circuit Puzzle Quest is free to download; Trism costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Trism ships an update every 3 months, Circuit Puzzle Quest weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Trism versus Circuit Puzzle Quest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrismCircuit Puzzle Quest
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (233 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings233 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDemiforce LLC娜 郑

Bugs and requests

Trism

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes after iOS updates
  • Tiles disappearing or behaving erratically
  • Scoring issues and loss of progress

Requested features

3 requests
  • More game modes and levels
  • Ability to use own music
  • Improved optimization for larger screens

Circuit Puzzle Quest

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Trism

No in-app purchases

None

Circuit Puzzle Quest

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Trism free?
Trism costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Circuit Puzzle Quest free?
Circuit Puzzle Quest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Trism or Circuit Puzzle Quest have ads?
Neither Trism nor Circuit Puzzle Quest shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Trism or Circuit Puzzle Quest?
Trism ships an update every 3 months, and Circuit Puzzle Quest weekly. Most recently, Trism was updated on October 29, 2026 and Circuit Puzzle Quest on October 25, 2026.

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