# DEEMO vs A Noble Circle

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: A Noble Circle at none against DEEMO's 10. DEEMO's advantage is ratings volume (5.1K vs 318) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

DEEMO costs $1.99 and A Noble Circle $1.99 up front. DEEMO sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. A Noble Circle asks for nothing beyond the download.

DEEMO holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DEEMO has 5.1K ratings behind it against 318, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 91% and 91% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DEEMO | A Noble Circle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deemo/id700637744/reviews)** | [4.7 (318 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-noble-circle/id977865620/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.1K** | 318 |
| Positive reviews | 90.5% of reviews | **91.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#17** | #45 |
| Size | 2.8 GB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Rayark International Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/483529071) | [Amirali Rajan](https://appshunter.io/developer/736683064) |

## What reviewers say

### DEEMO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deemo/id700637744)

**Currently charting:** #17 Top Paid · Music, #135 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

Experience a captivating piano rhythm game with a heartwarming fairytale story. Play over 60 free songs, unlock more as you progress, and immerse yourself in a world of music and mystery. This standalone game offers intuitive gameplay and a touching narrative.

**Highlights:** 60+ free songs in story mode, Unlock more tracks and progress story, Original piano songs from famous composers, Simple and intuitive rhythm gameplay, Explore scenes and find hidden elements, Offline play supported

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rayark Selection Vol.1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rayark Selection Vol.2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| MILI Collection | $3.99 | one-time |
| V.K Collection | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rayark Selection Vol.3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Cytus Selection Vol.1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Cytus Selection Vol.2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Knight Iris | $3.99 | one-time |
| M2U X NICODE Collection | $3.99 | one-time |
| Forgotten Hourglass | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Beautiful music and art
- 🎨 Unique and charming story
- 🎹 Immersive piano-based gameplay
- 🕰️ Nostalgic and memorable experience
- 👍 Smooth and responsive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive DLC and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and performance issues
- 🤔 Difficulty calibration can be tricky
- 🔒 Lost progress and purchases not restored

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on cutscenes and loading screens
- Unresponsive controls and timing issues

**Requested features**

- More free songs and content
- Improved cloud save and data restoration
- Optimization for newer devices


### A Noble Circle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-noble-circle/id977865620)

**Currently charting:** #45 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Embark on a unique journey through a two-dimensional world inspired by the classic novella "Flatland." Experience a complete and unhindered gameplay experience with no ads or microtransactions.

**Highlights:** Two-dimensional world exploration, Inspired by "Flatland" novella, No ads, No microtransactions, No crippled gameplay, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Lovely time
- 👍 Wonderful experience
- 👍 Excellent experience
- 👍 Beautiful and passionate game
- 👍 Fantastic and thought-provoking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and hangs
- 🐛 Frustrating mechanics and controls
- 🐛 Repetitive and becomes boring
- 🐛 Difficult and not fun
- 🐛 Unusable and won't open

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup
- Freezes and white screens
- Incompatible with certain iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Option to switch between different control schemes
- Checkpoint system or chapter select
- Compatibility improvements for older devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DEEMO free?

DEEMO costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is A Noble Circle free?

A Noble Circle costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DEEMO or A Noble Circle?

DEEMO is rated higher. DEEMO averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.1K ratings, while A Noble Circle averages 4.7 from 318 ratings.

### Do DEEMO or A Noble Circle have ads?

Neither DEEMO nor A Noble Circle shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DEEMO or A Noble Circle?

DEEMO ships an update every 2 months, and A Noble Circle every 2 months. Most recently, DEEMO was updated on October 12, 2026 and A Noble Circle on October 13, 2026.

### Which is more popular, DEEMO or A Noble Circle?

DEEMO currently peaks at #17 in the App Store charts, and A Noble Circle at #45. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*