# Circle Stop vs Slingy Ball

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Slingy Ball at none against Circle Stop's 1. Slingy Ball also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). Circle Stop's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Circle Stop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Slingy Ball asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Circle Stop against 4.8 for Slingy Ball. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 9 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Circle Stop's written reviews are positive against 100% of Slingy Ball's.

Circle Stop ships an update every 10 months, Slingy Ball every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Circle Stop | Slingy Ball |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circle-stop/id728614805/reviews) | **[4.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slingy-ball/id1251358291/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **9** |
| Positive reviews | 85.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 79 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Twenty Percent](https://appshunter.io/developer/728614808) | [Jonathan Chen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1168391333) |

## What reviewers say

### Circle Stop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circle-stop/id728614805)

A simple one-button game where you tap to stop a spinning target. Aim for the bullseye to score points, but miss and you'll get a strike. Enjoy colorful explosions and compete with friends on leaderboards.

**Highlights:** One-button gameplay, Tap to stop spinner, Score points on target, Bullseye bonus points, Strike system, Colorful explosions, Leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Turn Off Ads FOREVER | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and fun gameplay
- 🎨 Attractive color schemes/themes
- 🎵 Great music/soundtracks
- 🧘 Relaxing and meditative experience
- ⏱️ Good time killer/short breaks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 📺 Too much advertising
- 😴 Gets monotonous/boring over time
- ⚙️ Color preferences not saved
- 📱 Graphics overflow on iPad

**Reported bugs**

- App continuously crashes
- App cannot download completely and cannot be deleted
- Graphics overflow the screen on iPad

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode with score keeping
- Ability to earn extra lives
- Save color preferences
- Dark mode option
- More visual effects


### Slingy Ball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slingy-ball/id1251358291)

Launch yourself from a slingshot to reach new platforms in this physics-based game. Master precise aiming and timing to navigate through challenging levels. Enjoy a simple yet engaging experience designed for quick play sessions.

**Highlights:** Slingshot launching mechanic, Platform navigation challenges, Physics-based gameplay, Simple controls, Engaging level design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Circle Stop free?

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

### Is Slingy Ball free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Circle Stop or Slingy Ball?

Slingy Ball is rated higher. Circle Stop averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Slingy Ball averages 4.8 from 9 ratings.

### Do Circle Stop or Slingy Ball have ads?

Neither Circle Stop nor Slingy Ball shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Circle Stop or Slingy Ball?

Circle Stop ships an update every 10 months, and Slingy Ball every 4 days. Most recently, Circle Stop was updated on October 24, 2026 and Slingy Ball on October 24, 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.*