# Circle Survive vs Nerd Survivors Lite

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nerd Survivors Lite at none against Circle Survive's 1. Nerd Survivors Lite also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (22 vs 1). Circle Survive's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 67%). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Circle Survive sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Nerd Survivors Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

Circle Survive holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nerd Survivors Lite has 22 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Circle Survive's written reviews are positive against 67% of Nerd Survivors Lite's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Circle Survive | Nerd Survivors Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circle-survive/id6479916562/reviews)** | [4.8 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nerd-survivors-lite/id6502171956/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **22** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 67 MB | 510 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Oguzhan Kati](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737490394) | [Francesco Ficarelli](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788287298) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Nerd Survivors Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nerd-survivors-lite/id6502171956)

Embark on a chaotic roguelite adventure where friends are transported to a fantasy realm filled with monsters. Use wacky weapons and magic to survive waves of enemies and craft powerful gear. This free version offers a thrilling taste of the action with some limitations.

**Highlights:** Roguelite shoot 'em up gameplay, Fantasy realm setting, Wacky weapons and magic spells, Craft and customize weapons, Survive relentless monster hordes, Limited character roster

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Circle Survive free?

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

### Is Nerd Survivors Lite free?

Nerd Survivors Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Circle Survive or Nerd Survivors Lite?

Circle Survive is rated higher. Circle Survive averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Nerd Survivors Lite averages 4.8 from 22 ratings.

### Do Circle Survive or Nerd Survivors Lite have ads?

Circle Survive shows ads; Nerd Survivors Lite does not.

### Which is updated more often, Circle Survive or Nerd Survivors Lite?

Circle Survive ships an update fortnightly, and Nerd Survivors Lite fortnightly. Most recently, Circle Survive was updated on October 24, 2026 and Nerd Survivors Lite on October 21, 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.*