Comparison

Circle Stop vs Spin Bar

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

Head to head
About

Circle Stop

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
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"Get it." — Stephen Totilo, Kotaku "CIRCLE STOP IS COLORFUL AND EVASIVE LIGHTNING IN AN IOS BOTTLE" — Jamin Warren, Killscreen “I just made cool noises happen!” — Peter Berkman, Anamanaguchi “This game is addictive as hell.” — Eric Blattberg, VentureBeat Circle Stop is an addictingly simple one-button game for touch devices, from New York City's newest two person indie game studio Up at Night. As the spinner goes round and round, tap anywhere to stop it. Hit anywhere on the target to score points. Hit the bullseye for even more points. Miss the target and get a strike; three strikes and you're out! But no matter what happens, there will be explosions of colors! Complete with leaderboards so you can challenge your friends! Featuring original audio by NICHOLÀS BENEDEK & FRIENDLY GHOST.

About

Spin Bar

Features
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Spin Bar: The Ultimate Cube Challenge Get ready for a spinning adventure like never before! Spin Bar is the hyper-casual game that’s set to test your reflexes and keep you on your toes. Dive into a world where quick thinking and lightning-fast reactions are the keys to success! How to Play: - Tap to change the direction of the spinning bar. - Watch out as cubes rain down from the top of the screen! - Dodge the falling cubes by adjusting the spin to avoid collision. - Score high to unlock new, faster difficulty levels and keep the challenge going! Why You’ll Love Spin Bar: - Addictive Gameplay: Simple to learn but hard to master. Perfect for quick gaming sessions! - Endless Fun: With endless levels and increasing difficulty, you'll always find a new challenge. - Minimalistic Design: Clean, casual visuals that let you focus on the action without distractions. - Quick Reflex Training: Sharpen your reflexes and improve your reaction time with every play. Think you have what it takes to dodge your way to the top? Download Spin Bar now and spin your way to victory!

Screenshots

Circle Stop4 screens
Spin Bar3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Circle Stop at none against Spin Bar's shown. Spin Bar's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 10 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Circle Stop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Spin Bar sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Circle Stop ships an update every 10 months, Spin Bar every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Circle Stop versus Spin Bar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCircle StopSpin Bar
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTwenty PercentMaksim Galperin

Bugs and requests

Circle Stop

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App continuously crashes
  • App cannot download completely and cannot be deleted
  • Graphics overflow the screen on iPad

Requested features

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

Spin Bar

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Circle Stop

One-time1
  • Turn Off Ads FOREVER$1.99
2 purchases

Spin Bar

One-time2
  • REMOVE ADS$4.99
  • UNLOCK HARDCORE$4.99

Questions

Is Circle Stop free?
Circle Stop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spin Bar free?
Spin Bar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Circle Stop or Spin Bar have ads?
Spin Bar shows ads; Circle Stop does not.
Which is updated more often, Circle Stop or Spin Bar?
Circle Stop ships an update every 10 months, and Spin Bar every 2 days. Most recently, Circle Stop was updated on October 16, 2026 and Spin Bar on October 11, 2026.

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