Comparison

Match Five vs Circle Survival

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

Head to head
About

Match Five

Features
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Step into the world of Match Five, a puzzle game designed to test both your memory and quick thinking. Inside a crystal-clear cylinder, countless cute objects are waiting for you to discover. Your goal is simple but challenging: select five objects of the same shape. The twist is that you must always remember your very first choice, because every match depends on it. To help you, the first object will be highlighted with a clear red outline, guiding your selections as you progress. Stay focused and move quickly—if you manage to complete the challenge within the time limit, you will earn a special bonus reward. With its charming design and rewarding gameplay, Match Five offers a refreshing experience for puzzle lovers of all ages. Can you remember, match, and win?

About

Circle Survival

Test your reflexes in this simple yet challenging tapping game. Aim for high scores to climb the global leaderboard and earn coins to unlock cosmetic skins. Can you master the circle and prove your tapping skills?

Highlights
  • Tap-based gameplay
  • Global leaderboards
  • Unlockable skins
  • High score challenges
  • Simple controls
Features
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NO ADS! Tap and try and get your name on the leaderboard for the world to see. As you play you will collect coins that let you unlock incredible skins. If it sounds simple then good because it is. If it sounds easy then good luck because this game will make even the best gamers struggle. Can you Survive the Circle? Higher scores mean more points! Watch the coins come flying in as you get better at the game. The best of the best will be able to unlock every skin in no time. How long will it take you? Leaderboard! Show off against your friends and the world. Get the highest score so everyone knows you are the true Tap Master. Don't go too slow or tap at the wrong time. Most of all, thank you for playing my game Circle Survival: Tap. Now go out there and make history!

Screenshots

Match Five4 screens
Circle Survival4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Circle Survival at none against Match Five's 3. Circle Survival also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Match Five's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 19 months). On price 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. Match Five sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Circle Survival asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Match Five ships an update weekly, Circle Survival every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Match Five versus Circle Survival: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMatch FiveCircle Survival
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 19 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size166 MB165 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthew & RougeJacob Cordero

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Match Five

One-time3
  • Tiny Shakes$2.99
  • Shakes Pack$4.99
  • Sets$4.99
None

Circle Survival

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Match Five free?
Match Five is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Circle Survival free?
Circle Survival is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Match Five or Circle Survival have ads?
Match Five shows ads; Circle Survival does not.
Which is updated more often, Match Five or Circle Survival?
Match Five ships an update weekly, and Circle Survival every 19 months. Most recently, Match Five was updated on October 8, 2026 and Circle Survival on October 24, 2026.

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