# Subway Surfers vs Circle 1

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Subway Surfers at 87% against Circle 1's 20%. Subway Surfers also leads on ratings volume (3.9M vs 104) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). Circle 1's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (daily vs weekly). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Subway Surfers sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Circle 1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Subway Surfers holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Subway Surfers has 3.9M ratings behind it against 104, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Subway Surfers's written reviews are positive against 20% of Circle 1's.

Subway Surfers ships an update weekly, Circle 1 daily. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Subway Surfers | Circle 1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-surfers/id512939461/reviews)** | [4.3 (104 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circle-1-a-perfect-circle/id1620755513/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.9M** | 104 |
| Positive reviews | **86.6% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | — |
| Size | 394 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sybo Games ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/471259040) | [Jan Brelje](https://appshunter.io/developer/1299414975) |

## What reviewers say

### Subway Surfers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subway-surfers/id512939461)

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Free · Action, #22 Top Free · Casual, #44 Top Free · Games, #95 Top Grossing · Action (US App Store)

Embark on an exhilarating endless running adventure, dodging trains and outsmarting a persistent guard. Utilize hoverboards, jetpacks, and acrobatic moves to achieve high scores and compete with friends in this visually vibrant game.

**Highlights:** Endless running gameplay, Dodge oncoming trains, Grind on trains, Hoverboard surfing, Paint-powered jetpack, Fast swipe acrobatics, Challenge friends

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7,500 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 12 500 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 45,000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Double Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 65 000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 25 Keys | $4.99 | one-time |
| 40 Keys | $4.99 | one-time |
| Key Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 📱 Works well offline
- 🎨 Diverse characters and themes
- 🎢 Challenging and fast-paced
- 🎁 Rewarding progression system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Frequent updates can be disruptive
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🕹️ Difficulty controlling character at times
- 🔍 Lack of save/sync across devices

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after updates
- Disappearing high scores and progress
- Unresponsive controls during gameplay
- Ads that redirect to App Store unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Ability to save progress across devices
- More customization options for characters
- Difficulty settings or modes
- Multiplayer/competitive features
- Reduced ad frequency or ad-free option


### Circle 1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circle-1-a-perfect-circle/id1620755513)

Test your precision by drawing perfect circles with your finger. This game challenges your artistic skill and accuracy. See how close you can get to a flawless shape.

**Highlights:** Finger drawing gameplay, Accuracy challenge, Simple controls, Skill-based scoring

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Subway Surfers free?

Subway Surfers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Circle 1 free?

Circle 1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Subway Surfers or Circle 1?

Subway Surfers is rated higher. Subway Surfers averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.9M ratings, while Circle 1 averages 4.3 from 104 ratings.

### Do Subway Surfers or Circle 1 have ads?

Both Subway Surfers and Circle 1 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Subway Surfers or Circle 1?

Subway Surfers ships an update weekly, and Circle 1 daily. Most recently, Subway Surfers was updated on November 9, 2026 and Circle 1 on November 7, 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.*