# Circle Stop vs Marbletron

The clearest difference is rating: Circle Stop at 4.7 against Marbletron's 3.0. Circle Stop also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (6 vs 2). Marbletron's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Circle Stop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Marbletron sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Circle Stop holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively.

Circle Stop ships an update every 10 months, Marbletron every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Circle Stop | Marbletron |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circle-stop/id728614805/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marbletron/id6446699064/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 85.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 79 MB | 257 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Twenty Percent](https://appshunter.io/developer/728614808) | [11000AD LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1723151697) |

## 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


### Marbletron

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marbletron/id6446699064)

Navigate an endless marble run, steering your marble through randomly generated platforms filled with obstacles and gaps. Use intuitive swipe or tilt controls to dodge, jump, and rack up points. Compete for the top spot on the leaderboard.

**Highlights:** Endless marble running gameplay, Randomly generated platforms, Obstacle avoidance, Intuitive swipe and tilt controls, Jump mechanics, Leaderboard competition

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Circle Stop free?

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

### Is Marbletron free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Circle Stop or Marbletron?

Circle Stop is rated higher. Circle Stop averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Marbletron averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Circle Stop or Marbletron have ads?

Marbletron shows ads; Circle Stop does not.

### Which is updated more often, Circle Stop or Marbletron?

Circle Stop ships an update every 10 months, and Marbletron every 4 days. Most recently, Circle Stop was updated on November 6, 2026 and Marbletron on November 3, 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.*