# Circadia

> A simple puzzle?

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id489615659](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id489615659)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id489615659`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Simple Machine, LLC
- **Category:** Puzzle
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (10,604 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.1
- **Last updated:** 2018-06-26
- **First published:** 2012-02-18
- **Size:** 102 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/circadia/id489615659)
- **Website:** [http://simplemachine.co](http://simplemachine.co/)

## Description

Circadia challenges you to tap dots and make all the rings hit the central white dot at once. It’s a compact, deceptively tough puzzle that rewards careful timing and pattern recognition.

From Simple Machine, the creators of Pop the Lock and Calculator: The Game, Circadia carries a nostalgic legacy as a Starbucks App of the Week and a fan favorite. This edition honors that history while inviting new players to discover its charm.

## Rankings

- #17,380 — Overall

## Review summary

Circadia is widely loved for its calming mood and puzzle-meets-music gameplay that challenges logic, timing, and coordination. Reviewers praise its relaxing vibe, soothing soundtrack, and minimalist visuals, as well as the meditative focus it can induce. However, recurring problems include orientation glitches on iPad/iOS, inconsistent updates and compatibility with newer iOS versions (sometimes wiping progress), and concerns about monetization and ads. When it runs smoothly, the game is beautiful, engaging, and almost therapeutic; ongoing stability and support remain key concerns.

### Pros

- Relaxing, therapeutic experience that also challenges the mind.
- Engaging puzzle mechanics that blend eye/hand coordination, logic, and timing.
- Pleasant musical/sound design that enhances the zen-like vibe.
- Beautiful, minimalist visuals with a remake/update that revived interest.
- Ad-free or upfront-paid experience praised by several players.

### Cons

- Orientation/rotation bugs on iPad/iOS, including flipping and limited landscape support.
- Ongoing compatibility/update issues with newer iOS versions and occasional progress loss after updates.
- Monetization concerns and ads in past versions.
- Stability issues and bugs that mar the experience (e.g., buggy behavior, data loss).

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