Comparison

Spread X vs The Circle

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

Head to head
About

Spread X

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This is a shooting game using accelerometer! The player keep staying the center of screen, and enemies will be coming to the player, so you have to shoot bullets to them. How do you do? It's just tap buttons, and the direction is decided by your tilt control. That's 360 degrees. Get a highest score in the world with addicted music, effects and difficulty! --- Tips --- If you tilt to pull your iPhone, the direction of player will be change to downward. If you do the opposite, the direction will be upward. When you tilt left your iPhone, the direction will be left, of course doing the opposite will be right. Um, this explanation is quite difficult to me, so you just try it! --- Game modes --- [ Colors ] You can use 4 buttons to defeat enemies. The blue button can only defeat blue enemies, red one is red enemies, and other colors are other color enemies. [ Shapes ] This mode is easier more than Colors mode, because the shapes are just 3 types. The rule is same as Colors, that different point is only focusing enemy types. You have to see the shape instead of the color of enemies. That's it! [ Touches ] The rule might be easiest in all modes. You don't need checking enemies status, you just have to directly tap enemies! Of course the player will never shoot in this mode. Defend the player from enemies! [ Survival ] The player automatically shoot an almighty shots, so you just have to control the direction for enemies. I hope you enjoy it!

About

The Circle

Features
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Move the ball from one circle to another while using the slow motion effect. Will you be able to solve all the puzzles? The Circle is a puzzle game that offers you a minimalist, immersive and fun experience. How to play? - Press and hold to accelerate the ball. - Hold to slow down time. - Get the ball into the next circle. Is this game for you? 1. Are you looking for an easy-to-use puzzle game (you just need to tap to play) 2. You like minimalist games 3. You want to test your skills and reflexes 4. You are a fan of games like bacon, okay and color switch. 5. Are you looking for a free game where you can spend a few minutes

Screenshots

Spread X4 screens
The Circle3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Circle at none against Spread X's 3. The Circle also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. Spread X sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. The Circle asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spread X ships an update every 5 months, The Circle every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Spread X versus The Circle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpread XThe Circle
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperF-NET AppsMarco mignano

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Spread X

One-time3
  • Spiral shot x 30$0.99
  • Super Armor (Unlimited)$0.99
  • Spiral shot x 80$1.99
None

The Circle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spread X free?
Spread X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Circle free?
The Circle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Spread X or The Circle have ads?
Both Spread X and The Circle show ads.
Which is updated more often, Spread X or The Circle?
Spread X ships an update every 5 months, and The Circle every 9 days. Most recently, Spread X was updated on October 4, 2026 and The Circle on October 7, 2026.

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