# Note Bounce vs Circle

The clearest difference is rating: Circle at 5.0 against Note Bounce's 4.4. Circle also leads on review sentiment (99% vs 57%) and in-app purchases (none vs 12). Note Bounce's advantage is chart position (#178 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Note Bounce sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.79 per 7 days. Circle asks for nothing beyond the download.

Circle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33 and 31 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Note Bounce's written reviews are positive against 99% of Circle's.

Note Bounce ships an update weekly, Circle every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Note Bounce | Circle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-bounce-sheet-music-game/id6738591651/reviews) | **[5.0 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circle-have-fun-and-create/id6749002621/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | **98.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#178** | — |
| Size | 487 MB | 349 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cihad Turhan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1396948084) | [Liliya Fedchenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828427645) |

## What reviewers say

### Note Bounce

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-bounce-sheet-music-game/id6738591651)

**Currently charting:** #178 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

Learn musical notes and rhythm through interactive gameplay. Tap bouncing balls on sheet music to play songs, unlock new tracks, and even build your own levels. Enjoy a relaxing musical experience that sharpens your timing and note-reading skills.

**Highlights:** Interactive sheet music gameplay, Learn musical notes and rhythm, Unlockable song library, Create custom levels with MIDI, Offline play, Relaxing piano and orchestral tunes

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Weekly (Discount) | $2.79 | per 7 days |
| VIP Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Yearly (Discount) | $24.49 | per year |
| VIP Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Coin Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $11.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Large Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| Creator | $49.99 | one-time |
| Creator Bundle | $54.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |


### Circle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circle-have-fun-and-create/id6749002621)

This game offers unique level-based gameplay and a platform for users to create and share their own game levels. Test your reflexes and precision through challenging obstacles, or relax with atmospheric music. Design custom levels and explore creations from a global community.

**Highlights:** Unique level-based gameplay, Create and share custom game levels, Explore creations from other players, Motion control for ball movement, Challenging obstacles and precision tests, Relaxing atmosphere with music

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Note Bounce free?

Note Bounce is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Circle free?

Circle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Note Bounce or Circle?

Circle is rated higher. Note Bounce averages 4.4 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Circle averages 5.0 from 31 ratings.

### Do Note Bounce or Circle have ads?

Note Bounce shows ads; Circle does not.

### Which is updated more often, Note Bounce or Circle?

Note Bounce ships an update weekly, and Circle every 2 days. Most recently, Note Bounce was updated on October 30, 2026 and Circle on October 30, 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.*