Comparison

Circular Tiny Planet Editor vs EquiEditor

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

Head to head
About

Circular Tiny Planet Editor

Transform your photos into unique circular images with advanced editing tools. Add professional effects like lens flares, celestial bodies, and customizable center objects to create miniature worlds. Supports 360-degree photos for immersive edits.

Highlights
  • Circular image creation
  • 360-degree photo support
  • Adjustable zoom, rotation, and invert-mode
  • Professional effects (lens flares, sky objects, centers)
  • Filters and lens textures
  • Center object placement
Features
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Now supports 360 degree photos! - A new twist on photo editing. Turn your photos into amazing circular images with Circular+. Circular+ is a fun app with powerful new features never seen before in this type of app. You can easily zoom in and out of your circular image to get it just right. Once you're happy with your image, add professional effects such as lens flares and sky objects like the sun, moon, planets, and birds. REVIEWS "My favorite iPhone app for this purpose is Circular+" - Joanna Stern, Wall Street Journal "I've tried them all and Circular is by far the best "tiny planet" app. You get more controls and fun effects like lens flares and moons. Having a blast with this app!" - Customer Review "I tried different Tiny planet apps, but this is really the best. Love that I can put different things inside the picture ... Thanks for the great work." - Customer Review This app does so much more than just turn your image into a tiny planet. It has all kinds of effects you can add and you have a lot of control over how it twists your image. - Customer Review VIDEO: http://vimeo.com/brainfevermedia/circular Another really cool feature is a collection of "center" objects. These include spheres, planets, and geometric shapes to place at the center of your image circle. This turns your image into a mini world. FEATURES - Super fast and responsive editing - Adjust image zoom, rotation, invert-mode, and repeats - Professional effects: lens flares, sky objects, and centers. The lens flares are the same as the pro desktop app, LensFlare Studio - Filters and Lens Textures - Fun sample images to get your started Tag your photos with #CircularApp for a chance to be featured!

About

EquiEditor

Features
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What is the equirectangular format? It is a panoramic image with a 1:2 aspect ratio, representing a 360° view unfolded into a rectangular layout. Main Features: Adjust three key parameters—Pitch (vertical), Roll (horizontal), and Yaw (rotation)—using intuitive sliders or direct numeric input via the on-screen keypad Fine-tuning mode for precise slider adjustments 90° rotation button for equirectangular images Undo and Redo functionality Memory function to save and recall adjustment values Panorama VR display with center marker Full-screen view mode Save and share in JPG, HEIF, or PNG formats Perfect for these scenarios: Correcting the tilt of 360° images to achieve a level horizon Adjusting the front-view position of a 360° image Fixing the alignment of left and right edges Modifying the zenith (top) and nadir (bottom) positions Creating unique effects specific to 360° images, such as aspect ratio transformations With EquiEditor, you can intuitively fine-tune your 360° images and unlock new creative possibilities. Download it now and experience the joy of editing 360° images!

Screenshots

Circular Tiny Planet Editor4 screens
EquiEditor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: EquiEditor at every 3 weeks against Circular Tiny Planet Editor's every 3 months. Circular Tiny Planet Editor's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $7.99) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.6). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Circular Tiny Planet Editor costs $4.99 and EquiEditor $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Circular Tiny Planet Editor ships an update every 3 months, EquiEditor every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Circular Tiny Planet Editor versus EquiEditor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCircular Tiny Planet EditorEquiEditor
Price$4.99 — better$7.99
Rating4.7 (650 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings650 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJames GroteJUNJI IKEDA

In-app purchases

None

Circular Tiny Planet Editor

No in-app purchases

None

EquiEditor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Circular Tiny Planet Editor free?
Circular Tiny Planet Editor costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is EquiEditor free?
EquiEditor costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Circular Tiny Planet Editor or EquiEditor have ads?
Neither Circular Tiny Planet Editor nor EquiEditor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Circular Tiny Planet Editor or EquiEditor?
Circular Tiny Planet Editor ships an update every 3 months, and EquiEditor every 3 weeks. Most recently, Circular Tiny Planet Editor was updated on September 24, 2026 and EquiEditor on September 23, 2026.

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