Comparison

A Noble Circle vs Axe

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

A Noble Circle

Embark on a unique journey through a two-dimensional world inspired by the classic novella "Flatland." Experience a complete and unhindered gameplay experience with no ads or microtransactions.

Highlights
  • Two-dimensional world exploration
  • Inspired by "Flatland" novella
  • No ads
  • No microtransactions
  • No crippled gameplay
  • Offline play
Features
Currently charting
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A noble circle's journey through Flatland, a two dimensional world (try out A Noble Circle - Prologue, it's free). Inspired by the novella "Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions," Edwin Abbott Abbott, 1884. - No ads. - No micro transactions. - No crippled gameplay. - No data requirements (playable without wifi). - No elevated device permissions. - Built with love by indie game developers.

About

Axe

This app transforms guitar learning into an arcade-style game. Navigate a fretboard maze by naming notes, mastering scales, and conquering triads. It's a fun, engaging way to complement traditional guitar lessons.

Highlights
  • Fretboard maze navigation
  • Note identification gameplay
  • Scale pattern practice
  • Triad mastery mini-games
  • Arcade-style challenges
  • Complements guitar lessons
Features
Currently charting
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Axe Master: Unleash Your Fretboard Fury! Embark on a musical adventure like never before with Axe Master – the revolutionary guitar education/game app that transforms learning into a thrilling game of skill and knowledge. Picture this: Navigate a fretboard maze like a guitar-wielding hero, but instead of traditional controls, you conquer the frets by naming notes on the fly. Dodge devilish adversaries, seize power-ups to vanquish foes, and obliterate obstacles with your newfound fretboard prowess. Yet, there's more to this game than meets the eye. To triumph over the challenges, you'll delve into scale patterns and master triads – the very building blocks of chords. Axe Master seamlessly integrates entertainment and education, making the fretboard your playground. Why choose Axe Master? • Fretboard Mastery Made Fun: Say goodbye to tedious memorization. Axe Master turns learning the notes on your guitar into a fast-paced and enjoyable experience. • Arcade-Style Excitement: Test your fretboard knowledge in an exhilarating arcade-style game. Can you name the notes swiftly enough to outsmart the devils and conquer the fretboard? • Tailored Learning: Whether it's note identification, scales, or triads, Axe Master offers focused mini-games to hone specific skills. Customize your learning journey and master each aspect of guitar playing. • Complement Your Lessons: A perfect companion to traditional guitar lessons, Axe Master adds an element of fun to your practice routine. Elevate your playing and watch as memorization becomes second nature. • No Strings Attached Pricing: Unlike other apps, Axe Master is a one-time purchase with no subscriptions or in-app purchases. Gain unlimited access to a world of guitar education at a fraction of the cost of a single private lesson. Unleash the Axe Master within you and revolutionize the way you learn the guitar fretboard. Transform practice into play – your journey to fretboard mastery begins now!

Screenshots

A Noble Circle2 screens
Axe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Axe at 100% against A Noble Circle's 91%. Axe also leads on iOS requirement (14.2 vs 16.4). A Noble Circle's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

A Noble Circle costs $1.99 and Axe $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

A Noble Circle ships an update every 2 months, Axe every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
A Noble Circle versus Axe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterA Noble CircleAxe
Price$1.99 — better$2.99
Rating4.7 (318 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews91.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings318 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#52 — better#121
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.414.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB59 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperAmirali RajanTakehito Furuyama

Customer experience

A Noble Circle

All ratings318 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral1.3%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews312 reviews
Positive91.0%
Neutral2.6%
Negative6.4%

Axe

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

A Noble Circle

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on startup
  • Freezes and white screens
  • Incompatible with certain iOS versions

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to switch between different control schemes
  • Checkpoint system or chapter select
  • Compatibility improvements for older devices

Axe

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

A Noble Circle

No in-app purchases

None

Axe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is A Noble Circle free?
A Noble Circle costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Axe free?
Axe costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do A Noble Circle or Axe have ads?
Neither A Noble Circle nor Axe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, A Noble Circle or Axe?
A Noble Circle ships an update every 2 months, and Axe every 3 months. Most recently, A Noble Circle was updated on September 25, 2026 and Axe on September 21, 2026.
Which is more popular, A Noble Circle or Axe?
A Noble Circle currently peaks at #52 in the App Store charts, and Axe at #121. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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