Comparison

Circle Stop vs Into The Circles

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

Into The Circles

This is a meditative game where you flick a puck into a glowing circle. It features minimalist visuals, ambient music, and physics-based puzzles. Unlock new themes and puck skins as you progress through handcrafted levels.

Highlights
  • Relaxing slingshot gameplay
  • Minimalist visuals
  • Ambient soundtrack
  • 100+ handcrafted levels
  • Unlockable themes and pucks
  • Offline play supported
Features
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Calm your mind and aim true, slinging the puck into the circle. Slow down, breathe, and find your rhythm in the art of the perfect shot. Welcome to a soothing, meditative experience where your only goal is simple: slingshot the puck into a glowing circle. There's no rush. No pressure. Just you, your aim, and the gentle ambient world around you. This is not just a game—it’s a moment of peace. Gameplay Inspired by air hockey, billiards, and classic slingshot mechanics, your objective is to flick a puck toward a circle that gently pulses on the screen. Each level introduces new shapes, soothing animations, and unique physics-based puzzles to solve. It’s easy to learn, but deeply satisfying to master. No timers. No enemies. No stress. Just satisfying flicks and glowing hits. A Relaxing World Everything in the game is designed to help you unwind: -Soft pastel colors and gentle gradients set the tone for a calm visual experience. -Ambient lo-fi music plays in the background, making each session feel like a quiet escape. -Fluid animations and slow-motion replays let you savor each successful shot. -Haptic feedback (optional) makes every flick feel satisfying and grounded. Minimal but Meaningful Progression Each successful shot brings you a bit closer to yourself. As you play: -Levels subtly evolve, with new shapes and challenges to gently stretch your skills. -Unlock new puck skins, circle styles, and relaxing themes—like forest, sea, space, or sunset. -Earn quiet achievements for skillful shots, clean streaks, or creative trick plays. -You won’t find aggressive monetization or loud pop-ups here. This game respects your space. Perfect for Breaks, or Hours of Flow Whether you’re winding down after a long day, taking a mindful moment during work, or just looking for something peaceful to play before bed—this game is made for you. It’s that quiet companion you can come back to anytime, knowing it’ll help you slow down and reset. Features Summary -Relaxing slingshot-based gameplay -Soft, minimalist visuals -Ambient, peaceful soundtrack -100+ handcrafted levels -Unlockable themes and pucks -Optional haptics and slow-mo -Offline play supported Let the world pause. Let your mind slow. Download now and experience the soothing satisfaction of a perfect flick.

Screenshots

Circle Stop4 screens
Into The Circles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Circle Stop at none against Into The Circles's shown. Into The Circles's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 10 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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 Into The Circles sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Circle Stop against 4.7 for Into The Circles. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 7 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Circle Stop's written reviews are positive against 100% of Into The Circles's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Circle Stop ships an update every 10 months, Into The Circles every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Circle Stop versus Into The Circles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCircle StopInto The Circles
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6 ratings)4.7 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings67 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB155 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTwenty PercentTryAgain Game Studio

Customer experience

Circle Stop

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive85.9%
Neutral6.3%
Negative7.8%

Into The Circles

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Into The Circles

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Circle Stop

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

Into The Circles

One-time4
  • Small Star Pack$1.99
  • Medium Star Pack$3.99
  • Large Star Pack$5.99
Show 1 more
  • Ultimate$9.99

Questions

Is Circle Stop free?
Circle Stop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Into The Circles free?
Into The Circles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Circle Stop or Into The Circles?
Into The Circles is rated higher. Circle Stop averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Into The Circles averages 4.7 from 7 ratings.
Do Circle Stop or Into The Circles have ads?
Into The Circles shows ads; Circle Stop does not.
Which is updated more often, Circle Stop or Into The Circles?
Circle Stop ships an update every 10 months, and Into The Circles every 3 months. Most recently, Circle Stop was updated on November 6, 2026 and Into The Circles on October 30, 2026.

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