Comparison

Bond Touch vs Circadia U

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

Head to head
About

Bond Touch

This app connects you with loved ones when you're apart, allowing you to send and receive touches, share private messages and photos, and even feel a partner's heartbeat. It manages smart bracelets and necklaces designed to bridge physical distance and foster deeper connections.

Highlights
  • Send and receive touches
  • Private encrypted space for messages and photos
  • Personalize touch colors
  • View connection and battery status
  • Revisit touch history
  • Optional location sharing
  • Record and exchange heartbeats
Features
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The app that help people deepen their connection even when they're apart. Use the Bond Touch app to manage and connect all of your Bond Touch products and get ready and start bridging the distance between you and your loved ones: • Bond Touch/Bond Touch More: The best long distance touch bracelets of the market! Send and receive touches no matter the miles between you. • Bond Heart: The smart necklace that allows you to feel their heartbeat forever • Bond Touch Lite: A lighter version of the Bond Touch experience on your Apple Watch App Features: • Private Space: Share texts, photos, and secrets in a secure, encrypted space. • Customization: Personalize touch colors on your bracelet. • Connection and Battery Status: Stay informed about your and your partner’s connection and battery levels. • Touch History: Revisit and replay touches from your partner. • Location Sharing: Optionally share your location and view your partner’s city, weather, and more. • Countdown to Reunion: Anticipate your next meeting with the Next Encounter feature. • Multi-Partner Bonding: Connect with up to 3 partners using Bond Touch More. • Heartbeat Recording: Record heartbeats for your Bond Heart within the app • Heartbeat Exchange: Send, request, and wear heartbeats through our innovative app. For more information on Bond Touch bracelets and Bond Heart necklace, visit www.bond-touch.com .Need Assistance? Contact us at info@bond-touch.com or visit our help center: help.bond-touch.com Stay Connected: • Instagram: @bondtouch • Facebook: Bondtouch • TikTok: @bondtouch Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ DOWNLOAD NOW! BOND TOUCH - BE TOGETHER, EVEN WHEN YOU’RE APART.

About

Circadia U

This platform offers science-driven education for skincare professionals. Access courses, live webinars, and connect with a global community to advance your expertise in professional skincare.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive courses on skin science
  • Live webinars and educational events
  • Earn certificates upon course completion
  • Connect with global skincare professionals
  • Access learning on phone or tablet
  • Expert guidance and community exchange
Features
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Circadia University is the official education platform for skincare professionals dedicated to advancing their expertise through science, innovation, and lifelong learning. Rooted in the legacy of Dr. Peter T. Pugliese, CircadiaU brings together world-class education, expert guidance, and a thriving global community—all in one place. Expand your knowledge with comprehensive courses on skin science, ingredient technology, treatment protocols, and professional development. Join live webinars and educational events led by Circadia educators, earn certificates as you complete courses, and access your learning anytime, anywhere from your phone or tablet. More than an education platform, CircadiaU is a community. Connect with estheticians and skincare professionals around the world, exchange ideas, ask questions, and learn from shared experiences while staying current with the latest in professional skincare. Whether you're beginning your journey with Circadia or continuing to refine your expertise, Circadia University empowers you to learn, connect, and elevate—so you can deliver exceptional results for every client. Download CircadiaU and take science-driven skincare education wherever your career takes you.

Screenshots

Bond Touch4 screens
Circadia U4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Circadia U at none against Bond Touch's 6. Circadia U also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 8 days). Bond Touch's advantage is ratings volume (18K vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Bond Touch sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Circadia U asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Circadia U holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bond Touch has 18K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bond Touch ships an update every 8 days, Circadia U every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Bond Touch versus Circadia U: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBond TouchCircadia U
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (18K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings18K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size258 MB151 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperBond Touch Inc.Circadia by Dr. Pugliese, Inc.

Customer experience

Bond Touch

All ratings17,733 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral3.4%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews407 reviews
Positive41.8%
Neutral12.3%
Negative45.9%

Circadia U

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Bond Touch

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Pairing issues with multiple devices
  • Bracelet disconnects randomly
  • Inaccurate battery percentage display
  • Trouble with firmware updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Allow use without app open
  • Improve battery life
  • Add more customization options
  • Enhance notification system
  • Expand connectivity range

Circadia U

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Bond Touch

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial2 variants$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime$39.99
  • Lifetime$69.99
None

Circadia U

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bond Touch free?
Bond Touch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Circadia U free?
Circadia U is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bond Touch or Circadia U?
Circadia U is rated higher. Bond Touch averages 4.6 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Circadia U averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Bond Touch or Circadia U have ads?
Neither Bond Touch nor Circadia U shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bond Touch or Circadia U?
Bond Touch ships an update every 8 days, and Circadia U every 2 days. Most recently, Bond Touch was updated on October 23, 2026 and Circadia U on October 14, 2026.

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