WeAre8 vs Circle Socials
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WeAre8
This social media platform empowers users to control their feed and engage with positive content. It allows you to connect with creators, discover brands, and make a real-world impact while scrolling. Join a movement focused on positive energy and reclaiming your value.
- User-controlled feed
- Positive content focus
- Connect with creators
- Engage with brands
- Make real impact
- Choose your vibe
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8 isn’t just another app on your phone. It’s your space to take back control and your freedom. Freedom from the noise. Freedom from giving your time away for nothing. Freedom to show up as you are and be valued for it. We fixed what was broken and built something better: a social world that puts people first and puts you back in charge of your time, your attention, and your worth. On 8, it’s all about good energy, real impact, and you claiming what’s yours: Choose your vibe and express yourself freely. Follow creators, artists, and everyday legends who stay authentic and bring the positivity. Make impact while you scroll, engage with brands, earn, and help drive real change. This isn’t just social media. It’s social built for you. Terms of Use: https://www.weare8.com/general/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://www.weare8.com/privacy-policy
Circle Socials
Discover digital profiles of people nearby in real-time. See social media links like Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn from others at the same location, facilitating real-world connections without swiping.
- Discover nearby digital profiles
- View social media links (Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn)
- Real-time location-based discovery
- No swiping or matching required
- Connect digital and physical presence
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You see someone at a café, an event, or the gym and wonder: who are they? Circle Socials makes it easy to find out. The app shows you digital profiles – like Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn - from people at the same location as you, in real time. No swipes, no matches. Just the digital meeting the physical. Here’s how it works: When you open the app, you’ll see profiles of other users nearby. Tap to view their socials and learn more about who’s around you. Download and give it a try!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Circle Socials at 5.0 against WeAre8's 4.5. Circle Socials also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). WeAre8's advantage is ratings volume (773 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Circle Socials holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WeAre8 has 773 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
WeAre8 ships an update every 8 days, Circle Socials fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WeAre8 | Circle Socials |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (773 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 32.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 773 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 255 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 8 Enterprises Inc. | Circle Network AB |
Customer experience
WeAre8
Circle Socials
Bugs and requests
WeAre8
Reported bugs
3 issues- Inability to verify phone number during sign-up
- App freezing and crashing issues
- Inconsistent ad availability and payouts
Requested features
4 requests- More sponsorship opportunities
- Faster payout processing
- Improved content discovery and recommendation
- Better communication from the app developers
Circle Socials
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
WeAre8
No in-app purchases
Circle Socials
No in-app purchases
