# Brickies vs Circuroid

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Circuroid at 88% against Brickies's 34%. Circuroid also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (122 vs 19). Brickies's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brickies sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Circuroid sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Circuroid holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Circuroid has 122 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Brickies's written reviews are positive against 88% of Circuroid's.

Brickies ships an update every 2 weeks, Circuroid every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brickies | Circuroid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brickies/id969122371/reviews) | **[4.8 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circuroid/id1131422575/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **122** |
| Positive reviews | 33.6% of reviews | **88.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 149 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Noodlecake](https://appshunter.io/developer/370828169) | [Big Frost Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1131422574) |

## What reviewers say

### Brickies

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brickies/id969122371)

Experience a vibrant and addictive twist on the classic brick-breaking genre.  Launch balls, unleash power-ups, and blast through over 100 levels filled with action, puzzles, and challenging bosses.  Compete with friends and unlock new abilities for endless fun.

**Highlights:** Colourful and addictive breakout gameplay, Fast-paced action, Over 100 levels, Power-up combinations, Creative and challenging levels, Endless mode, Achievements

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 🎨 Cute and simple graphics
- 👍 Addictive and challenging
- 💡 Unique take on classic brick breaker

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- ⏱️ Overly strict time limits
- 🎟️ Intrusive ads
- 🔋 Performance issues on older devices

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not loading properly
- Power-ups not functioning as expected
- Ball physics acting erratically

**Requested features**

- Option to remove ads
- Adjustable time limits
- More power-ups and level variety
- Ability to save progress across devices


### Circuroid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circuroid/id1131422575)

Defend a circular perimeter from waves of incoming asteroids in this fast-paced arcade shooter. Master intuitive controls, unlock numerous power-ups for varied gameplay, and strive for high scores. Challenge your reflexes and aim for top ranks.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced arcade shooter, Defend circular perimeter, Intuitive spaceship control, Dozens of unlockable Power Ups, Endless challenges, Rank Badges and Game Center Achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Pile of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Double Gems + Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pile of Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gems Original Price | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Pile of Gems | $5.99 | one-time |
| Big Gems Original Price | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Highly addictive and engaging gameplay
- ⚡ Fast-paced and challenging mechanics
- 🎨 Great visuals and graphics
- 🎵 Excellent music and sound design
- 📱 Works well with Apple Pencil

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👆 Finger obstructs screen during gameplay
- 📢 Excessive ads interrupt gameplay
- 🔊 Loud music with no volume control
- 🎮 Controls are difficult and unintuitive
- 🔄 Limited gameplay variety after extended play

**Reported bugs**

- Plasma tracker glitch - bullets stuck in certain circle locations
- High scores appear to be bugged
- iPhone 4 cropping issue on sides affecting global rankings
- Finger causes hallucinations/visual interference during gameplay

**Requested features**

- Alternative control scheme (touch anywhere to move)
- Inverse control option
- Daily challenges or mini-games
- Campaign mode
- More upgrades and customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brickies free?

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

### Is Circuroid free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Brickies or Circuroid?

Circuroid is rated higher. Brickies averages 4.5 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Circuroid averages 4.8 from 122 ratings.

### Do Brickies or Circuroid have ads?

Circuroid shows ads; Brickies does not.

### Which is updated more often, Brickies or Circuroid?

Brickies ships an update every 2 weeks, and Circuroid every 6 weeks. Most recently, Brickies was updated on October 20, 2026 and Circuroid on October 19, 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.*