Comparison

CircleCapture vs Nonoverse

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

Head to head
About

CircleCapture

Draw circles to capture bouncing particles and survive. Avoid red particles while collecting green ones to increase time and score. Utilize special particles for strategic advantages across 20 challenging levels.

Highlights
  • Draw circles to capture particles
  • Collect green particles for time/score
  • Avoid red particles
  • 20 progressive difficulty levels
  • Special particle mechanics
  • Achievement system
  • High score tracking
Features
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Circle Capture - Capture Particles & Survive! Draw circles to capture bouncing particles in this addictive casual game! Test your reflexes and strategy as you navigate through 20 increasingly challenging levels. HOW TO PLAY - Draw circles by dragging your finger on the screen - Capture green particles to add time and score points - Avoid red particles - they reduce your time and points - Survive as long as possible across 20 difficulty levels SPECIAL PARTICLES - Blue Thunder Particles - Eliminate other particles in lightning strikes - Purple Swap Particles - Transform green particles to red and vice versa - Orange Slowmo Particles - Activate time slowdown for strategic advantage ACHIEVEMENT SYSTEM Unlock 6 different achievement types with 4 levels each: - Particle Collector - Capture massive amounts of particles - Survivor - Survive for extended periods - Perfect Capture - Master precise green-only captures - Time Master - Use time slowdown strategically - Thunder Storm - Eliminate particles with thunder power - Flip Master - Master the art of particle transformation GAME FEATURES - Progressive Difficulty - 20 levels with increasing challenge - Dynamic Spawning - Particles spawn based on current level - Gravity Effects - Particles are pulled toward your capture circles - Visual Effects - Stunning capture animations and particle bursts - High Score Tracking - Compete against your best scores - Social Sharing - Share your achievements with friends - Tutorial System - Learn the basics quickly - Smooth Controls - Intuitive touch and drag mechanics COMPETITIVE GAMEPLAY - Beat your high scores - Unlock all achievement levels - Master the special particle mechanics - Challenge yourself across all 20 levels Perfect for quick gaming sessions or extended play!  Whether you have 30 seconds or 30 minutes, Circle Capture offers engaging gameplay that keeps you coming back for more.

About

Nonoverse

Engage your logic and creativity with a picture puzzle game that reveals hidden images. Enjoy a variety of puzzle types and user-friendly features for a relaxing challenge. Play offline anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Multiple puzzle types (image, pattern, garden)
  • Clean, intuitive interface
  • Dark mode support
  • Quality-of-life features (undo, drag select)
  • Offline play
  • iPhone and iPad support
Features
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One of the cleanest and most user-friendly nonogram puzzle games. Use number clues to solve grids and reveal hidden pixel art. Whether you're new to nonograms or already a fan, Nonoverse offers a relaxing, satisfying, and rewarding experience. Come for the essentials: - Thoughtfully designed interface, - No ads, - Works offline, - Dark mode. Stay for the depth: - Multiple puzzle types to explore, - Daily puzzles, - Smooth controls (drag, double tap, assist tools). - Flexible settings and customization, Loved by players: - "Fantastic, clean UI and well designed puzzles. Would love to see this continue to grow. It’s so nice to have a nonogram app that isn’t bloated or clunky or awkward to play." - "Simple, clean, and really satisfying to play. The puzzles are well-designed, the controls are smooth, and it’s easy to jump in for a quick brain break or settle in for longer sessions." - "Can’t recommend this highly enough." Start revealing hidden images today.

Screenshots

CircleCapture4 screens
Nonoverse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CircleCapture at none against Nonoverse's 6. CircleCapture also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Nonoverse's advantage is ratings volume (40 vs 12). On price, ads, 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. Nonoverse sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. CircleCapture asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CircleCapture holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 40 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of CircleCapture's written reviews are positive against 91% of Nonoverse's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CircleCapture ships an update every 5 days, Nonoverse fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
CircleCapture versus Nonoverse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCircleCaptureNonoverse
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (12 ratings) — better4.8 (40 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better90.9% of reviews
Number of ratings1240 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMario IannottaBartlomiej Niemtur

Customer experience

CircleCapture

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Nonoverse

All ratings39 ratings
Positive97.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%

In-app purchases

None

CircleCapture

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Nonoverse

One-time6
  • Pattern Puzzles: Chapter 4Free
  • Pattern Puzzles: Chapter 1Free
  • Pattern Puzzles: Chapter 2Free
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  • Pattern Puzzles: Chapter 3Free
  • Unlock EverythingFree
  • Unlock Image PuzzlesFree

Questions

Is CircleCapture free?
CircleCapture is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nonoverse free?
Nonoverse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CircleCapture or Nonoverse?
CircleCapture is rated higher. CircleCapture averages 5.0 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Nonoverse averages 4.8 from 40 ratings.
Do CircleCapture or Nonoverse have ads?
Neither CircleCapture nor Nonoverse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CircleCapture or Nonoverse?
CircleCapture ships an update every 5 days, and Nonoverse fortnightly. Most recently, CircleCapture was updated on October 24, 2026 and Nonoverse on October 22, 2026.

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