# Circle vs Split Masters

The clearest difference is ads: Split Masters at none against Circle's shown. Split Masters also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (59% vs 43%). Circle's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.9). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Circle sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Split Masters sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Circle holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.5K and 2.1K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of Circle's written reviews are positive against 59% of Split Masters's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Circle ships an update every 2 months, Split Masters every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Circle | Split Masters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circle/id911152486/reviews)** | [3.9 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-masters/id1103879308/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.5K** | 2.1K |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **59.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 324 MB | 157 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) | [Lemondo Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1133237593) |

## What reviewers say

### Circle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circle/id911152486)

Guide a jumping circle to avoid a dangerous line. Test your reflexes and see how far you can progress in this simple yet challenging arcade game. Compete for the highest score.

**Highlights:** Tap to jump, Avoid the line, Endless gameplay, Score tracking, Challenging reflexes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 400 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Diamonds | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and fun concept
- 🎨 Visually appealing circles
- 💎 Earning diamonds is rewarding

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Challenges are inaccurate/glitchy
- 📢 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🕹️ Unresponsive controls and lag
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay with lack of updates

**Reported bugs**

- Diamonds not counting properly in challenges
- Game screen not fitting properly on newer devices
- Tapping not registering correctly

**Requested features**

- More race levels and challenges
- Ability to customize circles
- Option to play own music
- Pause button during gameplay


### Split Masters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-masters/id1103879308)

Test your self-control and inner strength in this challenging game. Climb as high as possible by mastering split-second decisions. Compete with friends and global players to prove you're the ultimate Split Master.

**Highlights:** Unlock new characters, Addictive one-tap gameplay, Challenge friends for high scores, Global rankings, Original gameplay mechanics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Stars | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Stars | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Stars | $2.99 | one-time |
| All Characters & No Ads | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 🚀 Challenging but engaging gameplay
- 💡 Interesting concept and mechanics
- 🎨 Enjoyable graphics and characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Unclear tutorial and instructions
- 🕰️ Overly difficult and frustrating
- 📢 Too many intrusive advertisements

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes after certain number of attempts
- Buttons and controls become unresponsive
- Ads prevent gameplay and cause crashes
- Progress and stats not saving properly

**Requested features**

- Add difficulty settings
- Improve tutorial and onboarding
- Reduce advertisement frequency
- Introduce new game modes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Circle free?

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

### Is Split Masters free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Circle or Split Masters?

Circle is rated higher. Circle averages 4.3 out of 5 from 5.5K ratings, while Split Masters averages 3.9 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do Circle or Split Masters have ads?

Circle shows ads; Split Masters does not.

### Which is updated more often, Circle or Split Masters?

Circle ships an update every 2 months, and Split Masters every 3 weeks. Most recently, Circle was updated on September 3, 2026 and Split Masters on September 23, 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.*