Comparison

Bullpen vs Circle TapTap

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

Head to head
About

Bullpen

This logic puzzle game combines elements of Sudoku and Minesweeper. Place bulls according to specific rules, with increasing difficulty options. Enjoy daily challenges and an ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • Place one bull per pen, row, and column
  • Bulls cannot touch each other (diagonally included)
  • Hard mode: two bulls per pen, row, and column
  • Ad-free and privacy-focused gameplay
  • Daily new puzzles
  • Pro Mode with 5,000+ levels and Free Play
Features
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Welcome to Bullpen – a clean, logic-based puzzle game where every bull must be placed just right. It's like Sudoku meets Minesweeper. Simple Rules, Deep Strategy – Place one bull per pen, row, and column – Bulls cannot touch each other, even diagonally – For extra difficulty, hard mode requires two bulls per pen, row, and column Ad-Free & Privacy-Focused – Enjoy uninterrupted gameplay with no ads and complete data privacy – Also doesn't require internet to play Daily Puzzles – New puzzles every day to keep your mind engaged – See if you can get the fastest time Pro Mode – Access all 5,000 levels + unlock Free Play mode – Advanced statistics and sync progress across devices with iCloud Why Bullpen? – Minimalist design for a focused, enjoyable experience – Easy to learn yet challenging enough to satisfy puzzle enthusiasts – Ideal for both quick sessions and longer play times Ready to test your logic? Download Bullpen now and start solving puzzles your way!

About

Circle TapTap

Features
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Circle TapTap is the ultimate timing challenge! Watch the shape shrink toward the target zone and tap at the perfect moment to score big. SIMPLE TO LEARN, HARD TO MASTER One tap is all it takes. But can you nail the perfect timing over and over? Build combos, climb levels, and prove your reflexes. FEATURES: • Perfect timing rewards — hit the center for maximum points • Combo system — chain perfect taps for multiplied scores up to 5x • 10+ power-ups — shields, slow-mo, freeze, double score, and more • Daily challenges — new goals every day • 8 stunning themes — Dark, Aurora, Sunset, Ocean, Neon, and more • 8 unique shapes — circles, stars, hearts, crescents • Cosmetic trails, bursts & animated backgrounds • Game Center leaderboards — daily, weekly, monthly & all-time • Compete globally — prove you have the best reflexes FREE TO PLAY Enjoy the full game for free. Watch ads to unlock premium cosmetics, or go ad-free with a one-time purchase. How long can you keep the perfect streak going? Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Bullpen4 screens
Circle TapTap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Bullpen at none against Circle TapTap's shown. Circle TapTap's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Bullpen sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Circle TapTap sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bullpen ships an update weekly, Circle TapTap every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Bullpen versus Circle TapTap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBullpenCircle TapTap
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (1.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews94.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.5K — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.2 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid WilliamesAhmet Firat Gurbuz

Bugs and requests

Bullpen

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Annoying bull sound effect
  • Difficulty progression issues (needing to replay lower levels)

Requested features

3 requests
  • More levels for free version
  • Auto-placement tool for faster solving
  • Additional customization options (colors, markings)

Circle TapTap

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Bullpen

One-time1
  • Pro Version$4.99
10 purchases

Circle TapTap

One-time10
  • Glacial Theme$0.99
  • Plasma Trail$0.99
  • Holographic Theme$0.99
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  • Golden Trail$0.99
  • Aurora Borealis$0.99
  • Nebula Background$0.99
  • Petals Burst$0.99
  • Void Trail$0.99
  • Crescent Shape$0.99
  • All Exclusive Cosmetics$4.99

Questions

Is Bullpen free?
Bullpen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Circle TapTap free?
Circle TapTap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bullpen or Circle TapTap have ads?
Circle TapTap shows ads; Bullpen does not.
Which is updated more often, Bullpen or Circle TapTap?
Bullpen ships an update weekly, and Circle TapTap every 2 days. Most recently, Bullpen was updated on October 30, 2026 and Circle TapTap on October 24, 2026.

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