# The Pinball Wizard vs Circle Survive

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Circle Survive at 100% against The Pinball Wizard's 66%. Circle Survive also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). The Pinball Wizard's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Pinball Wizard sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Circle Survive sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Circle Survive holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Pinball Wizard has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of The Pinball Wizard's written reviews are positive against 100% of Circle Survive's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Pinball Wizard | Circle Survive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pinball-wizard/id6478548395/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circle-survive/id6479916562/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 309 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Frosty Pop](https://appshunter.io/developer/930758677) | [Oguzhan Kati](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737490394) |

## What reviewers say

### The Pinball Wizard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pinball-wizard/id6478548395)

Experience a unique blend of classic pinball physics and modern roguelite progression. Control a wizard as the ball, navigating dungeon-like tower floors, mastering flippers, and battling enemies. Collect upgrades and perks to enhance your abilities for each subsequent run.

**Highlights:** Classic pinball physics, Roguelite progression system, Handcrafted tower tables, Pattern-driven boss battles, Perks and upgrades, Quick and deep mastery sessions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gift | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gift | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gift | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Intuitive and responsive controls
- 🎨 Charming and polished visuals
- 💰 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🕹️ Unique RPG-like pinball mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🕹️ Unresponsive or awkward controls
- 🕰️ Short main campaign length
- 🤕 Difficulty spikes and unfair enemy encounters

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck on loading screen
- Freezing when upgrading skills
- Inconsistent damage and enemy behavior

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Expanded character customization
- Landscape mode support
- Improved enemy and level design


### Circle Survive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circle-survive/id6479916562)

Engage in a fast-paced, minimalist auto-shooter game that challenges your focus and reflexes. Master one-finger controls to navigate unique levels, eliminate enemy formations, and collect power-ups. Customize visuals and unlock new content for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Minimalist auto-shooter gameplay, One-finger control, Customizable visuals, Randomized power-ups, 100 unique levels, Pro game mode, Leaderboards

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-Free | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Pinball Wizard free?

The Pinball Wizard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Circle Survive free?

Circle Survive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Pinball Wizard or Circle Survive?

Circle Survive is rated higher. The Pinball Wizard averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Circle Survive averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do The Pinball Wizard or Circle Survive have ads?

Both The Pinball Wizard and Circle Survive show ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Pinball Wizard or Circle Survive?

The Pinball Wizard ships an update fortnightly, and Circle Survive fortnightly. Most recently, The Pinball Wizard was updated on November 4, 2026 and Circle Survive on November 4, 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.*