Comparison

Sircles vs ForReal

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

Head to head
About

Sircles

This app provides a positive space for friends to share recommendations for places, movies, shows, and podcasts. It aims to combat online negativity by focusing on genuine suggestions from trusted connections, fostering closer relationships and organized sharing.

Highlights
  • Share favorite places, movies, shows, podcasts
  • Create organized chat topics
  • Plan and manage group events
  • Discover trending entertainment
  • Save profiles for later
  • Earn rewards supporting local businesses
Features
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Sircles was designed by world renowned scientists and has been rigorously tested… and the results are in: Sircles is making the world a better place one share at a time. Do you want to be a better person? Of course you do. That's why you NEED Sircles. There’s an epidemic of trolls, tricksters and tomfoolery plaguing our online world. We’re not saying all people suck but the internet, social media and review sites like Yelp have brought out the worst in our fellow humans. Sircles is the cure. - WARNING - Take Sircles only as prescribed by your physician. SIDE EFFECTS MAY INCLUDE: - warm and fuzzy feeling - overcome by joy - desire to delete all your other apps - unexpected fits of smiling - closer connections with your besties - X-ray vision - time travel - unlocking mysteries of the universe - in extremely rare cases users have reported being able to fly By downloading Sircles today you enter a safe space where your friends share their favorite places, movies, shows, podcasts, etc. There’s no reviews because friends don’t exchange reviews or suggest places they dislike—friends recommend the things they think you’ll love. In this way, Sircles was designed to remain a positive environment. Like seriously, though. We don’t mess around with bullies. All users are validated by their phone number and we will ban trolls for life. It’s very difficult to troll, however (the way we’ve built Sircles), so don’t worry—you’re joining the Sircles revolution—you’re helping make the online world a better place. SIRCLES IS GREAT FOR GROUPS—from very small to very large - Sircles was built with our circle of friends in mind—how we connect, chat, share and plan with each other - Sircles works great in single player mode as well - Plan and manage events for your organization - See trending entertainment from the community and your friends’ recent activity, and start a conversation STAY ORGANIZED - Add your Favorites as you travel to new places or just around your community - Share your Favorites right into chat which automatically creates a topic for your group - Topics are organized at the top of your chat and recently discussed topics shuffle to the front - Not ready to try something shared with you? Save profiles for later - Create custom topics EARN REWARDS - Level up and claim goodies while supporting local businesses - Find the best kept secrets and hidden gems at home or on the road

About

ForReal

Share authentic, unfiltered moments as they happen without the pressure of curated feeds. Connect with friends through interactive story chains and real-time updates. Focus on genuine presence and honesty over virality.

Highlights
  • 10-Minute SUPs (posts disappear)
  • Sequel Chains for interactive stories
  • Profile Score based on engagement
  • Just Now real-time global feed
  • Statuses for moods and activities
  • Friend Zone for social homebase
  • Ask for Update nudges
Features
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YOUR FRIENDS ARE ALREADY HERE — DON’T MISS OUT. It’s now available with early access. Join ForReal and start sharing real, unfiltered moments as they happen. No curated feeds, no pressure—just life in the moment. This isn’t social media. It’s social presence. You don’t need to be liked — just seen.
 You don’t need to chat — just feel close. Not about going viral. It’s about being honest — for once. What makes ForReal different? • 10-Minute SUPs – Capture life as it happens. Posts disappear after 10 minutes.
  • Sequel Chains – Build interactive story threads with friends by replying to each other's SUPs.
  • Profile Score – The more you post, interact, and engage, the higher your score.
  • Just Now – See what’s happening around the world in real time.
  • Statuses – Set your vibe with daily moods and activity tags.
  • Friend Zone – Your social homebase. Catch up, react, and poke friends for updates.
  • Ask for Update – Haven’t seen your friend post in a while? Send a friendly nudge and they’ll get notified to update their SUP. Privacy & Security Your moments, your rules. Flexible profile settings put you in control. Read our full privacy policy and terms of use here: forrealapp.com/privacy Ready to join the fun?
Download ForReal now and make every moment count

Screenshots

Sircles4 screens
ForReal4 screens

Verdict

The call

Sircles and ForReal both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Sircles's written reviews are positive against 60% of ForReal's. Sircles also leads on ratings volume (911 vs 271) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Sircles sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and ForReal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Sircles against 4.6 for ForReal. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 911 and 271 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Sircles's written reviews are positive against 60% of ForReal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sircles ships an update every 9 days, ForReal every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sircles versus ForReal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSirclesForReal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (911 ratings) — better4.6 (271 ratings)
Positive reviews81.3% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings911 — better271
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size181 MB187 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperSocial Circle, LLCNovum Studio

Customer experience

Sircles

All ratings911 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.8%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews171 reviews
Positive81.3%
Neutral1.8%
Negative17.0%

ForReal

All ratings271 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral6.6%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

Bugs and requests

Sircles

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Verification code issues
  • Incompatibility with certain devices
  • Frequent crashes and freezes

Requested features

3 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced search and business addition
  • Improved UI and performance

ForReal

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Sircles

One-time4
  • Streak Freeze$4.99
  • First Streak Revival$9.99
  • Second Streak Revival$19.99
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  • Third Streak Revival$29.99
2 purchases

ForReal

Subscriptions2
  • ForReal+ (Monthly)$3.991 Month
  • ForReal+ (Yearly)3 Days trial$32.991 Year

Questions

Is Sircles free?
Sircles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ForReal free?
ForReal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sircles or ForReal?
Sircles is rated higher. Sircles averages 4.7 out of 5 from 911 ratings, while ForReal averages 4.6 from 271 ratings.
Do Sircles or ForReal have ads?
Neither Sircles nor ForReal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sircles or ForReal?
Sircles ships an update every 9 days, and ForReal every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sircles was updated on September 24, 2026 and ForReal on September 6, 2026.

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