# Hi5 Match vs circles*

The clearest difference is review sentiment: circles* at 100% against Hi5 Match's 49%. circles* also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). Hi5 Match's advantage is ratings volume (73 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hi5 Match sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. circles* asks for nothing beyond the download.

circles* holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hi5 Match has 73 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Hi5 Match's written reviews are positive against 100% of circles*'s.

Hi5 Match ships an update every 4 weeks, circles* fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hi5 Match | circles* |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hi5-match/id1370331165/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circles/id6762500004/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **73** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 48.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 51 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pinal Shah](https://appshunter.io/developer/1369983797) | [CHRISTOPHER ANTHONY PROVOST](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887701443) |

## What reviewers say

### Hi5 Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hi5-match/id1370331165)

Connect with new individuals in a safe and private setting. This app facilitates meaningful connections while ensuring your privacy is protected. Share images securely, knowing they are automatically deleted after a match ends.

**Highlights:** Free to use, Secure and private matching, Safe picture sharing, Automatic picture deletion, Local history storage, Unlock history, Unlimited matches

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Remove Ad. | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app to chat with strangers
- 🚀 Fast-paced and interactive
- 💡 Interesting concept
- 🤝 Helps connect people

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and disconnections
- 💬 Difficulty maintaining conversations
- 🤖 Presence of fake/bot profiles
- 📢 Too many intrusive ads
- 🔒 Lack of security and privacy features

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to reconnect with previous chat partners
- Registration and login issues
- Compatibility problems on older devices
- Unexpected app closures during conversations

**Requested features**

- Improve stability and reliability
- Implement better user filtering options
- Reduce ads and improve monetization model
- Add security and privacy features
- Enhance user experience and chat functionality


### circles*

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circles/id6762500004)

A private messaging application designed for intimate communication with close contacts. Share direct and group messages, voice notes, and ephemeral photos or videos. Your identity and profile are synced from an existing account, ensuring a seamless and secure experience.

**Highlights:** Direct and group messaging, Voice messages, Ephemeral photo/video sharing (Moments), Viewership tracking for Moments, Profile sync from existing account

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hi5 Match free?

Hi5 Match is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is circles* free?

circles* is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hi5 Match or circles*?

circles* is rated higher. Hi5 Match averages 4.0 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while circles* averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Hi5 Match or circles* have ads?

Neither Hi5 Match nor circles* shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hi5 Match or circles*?

Hi5 Match ships an update every 4 weeks, and circles* fortnightly. Most recently, Hi5 Match was updated on October 21, 2026 and circles* on October 24, 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.*