# Push the Circles vs Stretch Guy

The clearest difference is rating: Push the Circles at 5.0 against Stretch Guy's 4.1. Push the Circles also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). Stretch Guy's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (12K vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stretch Guy sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Push the Circles asks for nothing beyond the download.

Push the Circles holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stretch Guy has 12K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Push the Circles's written reviews are positive against 45% of Stretch Guy's.

Push the Circles ships an update every 7 months, Stretch Guy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Push the Circles | Stretch Guy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/push-the-circles/id983238313/reviews)** | [4.1 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stretch-guy/id1535922800/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 44.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 340 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dirk Schulz-Judith](https://appshunter.io/developer/889707903) | [Yso Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/659815325) |

## What reviewers say

### Push the Circles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/push-the-circles/id983238313)

A tactical puzzle game where players stack rings of the same color to achieve high scores. Unlock new levels by reaching point milestones and strategically use special rings to maximize your score.

**Highlights:** Tactical ring stacking gameplay, Three unlockable difficulty levels, Score-based level progression, Increasing ring values with superposition, Special silver and joker rings, Dynamic field filling with new rings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Stretch Guy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stretch-guy/id1535922800)

Guide a flexible character through challenging levels by strategically extending their limbs. Avoid stretching too far to prevent tearing and successfully complete each stage.

**Highlights:** Extend character limbs, Navigate obstacle courses, Physics-based gameplay, Level completion challenges, Avoid tearing the character

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Infinite Length | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unbreakable | $1.99 | one-time |
| Can Fly | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Body | $1.99 | one-time |
| Weapon Hands | $1.99 | one-time |
| Iron SKin | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game concept
- 👍 Entertaining gameplay
- ✨ Unique and funny character skins

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs affecting gameplay
- 🔋 Requires internet connection even for offline play

**Reported bugs**

- Arms/legs getting stuck in walls
- Game freezing after ads
- Levels not loading properly

**Requested features**

- Reduce frequency of ads
- Add offline mode without ads
- Introduce more challenging levels
- Fix glitches and bugs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Push the Circles free?

Push the Circles is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Stretch Guy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Push the Circles or Stretch Guy?

Push the Circles is rated higher. Push the Circles averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Stretch Guy averages 4.1 from 12K ratings.

### Do Push the Circles or Stretch Guy have ads?

Stretch Guy shows ads; Push the Circles does not.

### Which is updated more often, Push the Circles or Stretch Guy?

Push the Circles ships an update every 7 months, and Stretch Guy every 3 weeks. Most recently, Push the Circles was updated on June 1, 2026 and Stretch Guy on September 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.*