# Circle Run vs Simple Marble Run

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Circle Run at 100% against Simple Marble Run's 17%. Circle Run also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Simple Marble Run's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 137 months). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Circle Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Simple Marble Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

Circle Run holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Marble Run has 263 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Circle Run's written reviews are positive against 17% of Simple Marble Run's.

Circle Run ships an update every 137 months, Simple Marble Run every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Circle Run | Simple Marble Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circle-run-endless-relaxation/id953971184/reviews)** | [4.4 (263 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-marble-run/id6751544330/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **263** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 16.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | — | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 137 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 36 MB | 193 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [omytap](https://appshunter.io/developer/910138297) | [monois Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/498398223) |

## What reviewers say

### Circle Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circle-run-endless-relaxation/id953971184)

A relaxing one-tap game where you guide a sphere across floating tiles. Enjoy a calming experience with no timers or pressure, set to ambient music and beautiful visual themes. Relieve stress and find your rhythm.

**Highlights:** One-tap gameplay, Stress relief mechanics, Multiple wellness themes, Ambient soundtrack, No timers or enemies, Score tracking

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### Simple Marble Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-marble-run/id6751544330)

Experience a calming marble game with customizable courses. Manipulate the flow with stoppers, pins, and throwing mechanics. Watch marbles collect and depart in a delightful cycle, offering a unique ASMR-like experience.

**Highlights:** Customizable marble courses, Interactive marble manipulation (stoppers, pins), Marble throwing mechanic, Truck collection and departure cycle, Adjustable camera viewpoints, Soothing ASMR-like experience

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Circle Run free?

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

### Is Simple Marble Run free?

Simple Marble Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Circle Run or Simple Marble Run?

Circle Run is rated higher. Circle Run averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Simple Marble Run averages 4.4 from 263 ratings.

### Which is updated more often, Circle Run or Simple Marble Run?

Circle Run ships an update every 137 months, and Simple Marble Run every 6 weeks. Most recently, Circle Run was updated on October 24, 2026 and Simple Marble Run on October 30, 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.*