# Circuits! vs Picture Cross

The clearest difference is ads: Circuits! at none against Picture Cross's shown. Circuits! also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (60% vs 45%). Picture Cross's advantage is ratings volume (74K vs 10) and chart position (#120 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Circuits! sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Picture Cross sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Circuits! holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Picture Cross has 74K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Circuits!'s written reviews are positive against 45% of Picture Cross's.

Circuits! ships an update every 10 days, Picture Cross every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Circuits! | Picture Cross |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circuits/id976960938/reviews)** | [4.6 (74K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-cross/id977150768/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **74K** |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 45.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#120** |
| Size | 32 MB | 648 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adam Bellow](https://appshunter.io/developer/976960937) | [AppyNation Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/488094583) |

## What reviewers say

### Circuits!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circuits/id976960938)

Connect matching circuits to solve puzzles and win levels. Avoid crossing wires to maintain the integrity of existing connections. This game offers a simple yet addictive challenge.

**Highlights:** Connect matching circuits, Solve puzzles, Avoid crossing wires, Addictive gameplay, Multiple levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| 15 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| 25 Hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100 Hints | $3.99 | one-time |


### Picture Cross

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-cross/id977150768)

**Currently charting:** #120 Top Grossing · Board (US App Store)

Engage your logic skills with over 10,000 puzzles that reveal hidden pictures when solved. Explore themed packs, classic and color modes, and various difficulty levels. This game offers a fun challenge for puzzle enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** 10,000+ puzzles, 80 themed puzzle packs, Classic and Color modes, Multiple grid sizes, Easy to Expert skill levels, Reveal hidden scenes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tokens Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tokens Booster Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Endless Treasure Small Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coins Super Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tokens Super Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins Mega Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tokens Mega Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Event Pass | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent game
- 🤗 Relaxing and challenging
- 🧠 Good brain exercise
- 🎨 Enjoyable puzzles
- 🕰️ Addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Token system too restrictive
- 🙄 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Crashes and performance issues
- 🤔 Puzzles get too expensive
- 😡 Tokens not rewarded as promised

**Reported bugs**

- Tokens not awarded for completing surveys
- Puzzle progress reset unexpectedly
- Tournament rewards not received
- Redirected to scam websites from game

**Requested features**

- Ability to use coins to buy tokens
- More frequent token rewards
- Zoom functionality
- Undo button
- Continuous daily reward progression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Circuits! free?

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

### Is Picture Cross free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Circuits! or Picture Cross?

Circuits! is rated higher. Circuits! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Picture Cross averages 4.6 from 74K ratings.

### Do Circuits! or Picture Cross have ads?

Picture Cross shows ads; Circuits! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Circuits! or Picture Cross?

Circuits! ships an update every 10 days, and Picture Cross every 2 months. Most recently, Circuits! was updated on October 6, 2026 and Picture Cross on October 16, 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.*