# Circle vs Balloon FRVR

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Circle at 5.5K against Balloon FRVR's 36. Balloon FRVR's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 43%) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Circle sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Balloon FRVR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Balloon FRVR holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Circle has 5.5K ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Circle's written reviews are positive against 67% of Balloon FRVR's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Circle | Balloon FRVR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circle/id911152486/reviews) | **[4.5 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balloon-frvr/id1219045712/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.5K** | 36 |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 324 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) | [FRVR ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/911820974) |

## 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


### Balloon FRVR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balloon-frvr/id1219045712)

Navigate a balloon through a challenging path filled with spikes and barbed wire. Enjoy adorable graphics, charming sound effects, and an upbeat soundtrack in this addictive one-tap game. Choose your difficulty and sharpen your skills for a smile-inducing experience.

**Highlights:** One-tap intuitive gameplay, Adjustable difficulty levels (casual, normal, challenging), Charming sound effects, Upbeat happy-jazz soundtrack, Pleasing graphics, Suitable for all ages

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Circle free?

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

### Is Balloon FRVR free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Circle or Balloon FRVR?

Balloon FRVR is rated higher. Circle averages 4.3 out of 5 from 5.5K ratings, while Balloon FRVR averages 4.5 from 36 ratings.

### Do Circle or Balloon FRVR have ads?

Both Circle and Balloon FRVR show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Circle or Balloon FRVR?

Circle ships an update every 2 months, and Balloon FRVR every 2 months. Most recently, Circle was updated on October 18, 2026 and Balloon FRVR on October 10, 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.*