CAPTIVATE! vs Circle Communities
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CAPTIVATE!
Earn rewards by completing apartment-related actions like social media sharing, referrals, and lease renewals. Accumulate points to redeem for gift cards from popular retailers. Build a stronger apartment community while enjoying exclusive perks.
- Earn points for actions
- Redeem for gift cards
- Social media sharing
- Referral program
- Lease renewal rewards
- Surveys and feedback
- Online rent payment rewards
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Climb the leaderboard as you complete actions and earn points for rewards cards to Amazon, Target, Nike, Adidas, Best Buy and more! Actions include things you’re already doing like sharing about your apartment on social media, referring friends, renewing your lease, filling out surveys, sharing feedback…even paying rent online. CAPTIVATE! is an easy way to build a great apartment community and gather up some free stuff along the way. Download to create an account or log in using the email address given at move-in and start earning points today!
Circle Communities
Stay connected with your online communities on the go. This app lets you participate in discussions, join live streams, and track events for any Circle.so community you're a part of. It's designed for both members and creators to manage their community interactions seamlessly.
- Community discussions
- Live stream hosting and joining
- Event tracking
- On-the-go community management
- Message notifications
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The official companion app for your Circle community is here! If you’re a member or creator of a Circle.so community, our app allows you to keep up with your discussions, events, and messages on the go. Join and host live streams, keep track of upcoming events, and never miss a beat on any of your Circle communities.
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Verdict
CAPTIVATE! and Circle Communities both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 65% of Circle Communities's written reviews are positive against 40% of CAPTIVATE!'s. Circle Communities also leads on ratings volume (88K vs 339) and chart position (#83 vs unranked). CAPTIVATE!'s advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.5). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for CAPTIVATE! against 4.9 for Circle Communities. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Circle Communities has 88K ratings behind it against 339, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of CAPTIVATE!'s written reviews are positive against 65% of Circle Communities's.
CAPTIVATE! ships an update every 3 weeks, Circle Communities fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CAPTIVATE! | Circle Communities |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (339 ratings) | 4.9 (88K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | 65.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 339 | 88K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #83 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Modern Message | CircleCo Inc |
Customer experience
CAPTIVATE!
Circle Communities
Bugs and requests
CAPTIVATE!
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Circle Communities
Reported bugs
5 issues- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Disappearing messages and notifications
- Inability to access certain communities
- Malformed data errors and login issues
- Compatibility problems with older devices
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to save draft posts and comments
- Improved text editing and cursor control
- Better video playback controls and functionality
- Syncing notifications and activity across devices
- More customization and personalization options
In-app purchases
CAPTIVATE!
No in-app purchases
Circle Communities
No in-app purchases
