# Kinks vs CIRCLES

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CIRCLES at 100% against Kinks's 48%. CIRCLES also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Kinks's advantage is ratings volume (511 vs 47). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kinks sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. CIRCLES asks for nothing beyond the download.

CIRCLES holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kinks has 511 ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Kinks's written reviews are positive against 100% of CIRCLES's.

Kinks ships an update every 2 months, CIRCLES weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kinks | CIRCLES |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (511 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kinks-meet-couples-and-singles/id1446392306/reviews) | **[5.0 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circles-for-your-squad/id6449058708/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **511** | 47 |
| Positive reviews | 48.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 36 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [攀 苟](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446392305) | [Circles Social, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661209969) |

## What reviewers say

### Kinks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kinks-meet-couples-and-singles/id1446392306)

This app is a discreet social platform for individuals and couples interested in alternative lifestyles and open-minded connections. It provides a safe space to discover diverse communities, express yourself authentically, and find meaningful relationships.

**Highlights:** Discreet social networking, Connect with couples and singles, Explore alternative lifestyles, Safe and respectful interactions, Profile creation and verification, Instant messaging (text, voice, video, images)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7 Days VIP Auto-Renewal | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month VIP Auto-Renewal | $14.99 | per month |
| 3 Months VIP Auto-Renewal | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Months VIP Auto-Renewal | $49.99 | per 6 months |
| 12 Months VIP Auto-Renewal | $89.99 | per year |
| 7 Days VIP | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1 Month VIP | $12.99 | one-time |
| 3 Months VIP | $29.99 | one-time |
| 6 Months VIP | $49.99 | one-time |
| 12 Months VIP | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for kinks
- 🚀 Smooth navigation and design
- 💡 Useful conversation options
- 👍 Helpful for finding matches
- 👍 Large user base

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall restricts features
- 🐛 Buggy sign-up process
- 🐛 Login and account issues
- 🐛 Glitchy and malfunctioning app
- 🐛 Abandoned profiles and inactive users

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot create account or profile
- Repeated error messages during sign-up
- Inability to delete account or change password
- Profiles and messages not loading properly

**Requested features**

- Allow users to record voice/video profiles
- Display online status on profiles
- Improve search and filtering options
- Enhance security and privacy features
- Provide better customer support


### CIRCLES

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circles-for-your-squad/id6449058708)

Connect with other friend groups to make plans and create memories. Discover and match with squads of up to four for social outings, from nights out to trips.

**Highlights:** Form squads of up to four, Discover and match with other squads, Plan group outings and activities, Facilitate social connections, Expand your social circle

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Innovative concept
- 🤝 Facilitates making friends
- 🥳 Group dating is fun
- 😊 Less pressure
- 👍 Natural interactions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kinks free?

Kinks 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, Kinks or CIRCLES?

CIRCLES is rated higher. Kinks averages 4.4 out of 5 from 511 ratings, while CIRCLES averages 5.0 from 47 ratings.

### Do Kinks or CIRCLES have ads?

Neither Kinks nor CIRCLES shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Kinks or CIRCLES?

Kinks ships an update every 2 months, and CIRCLES weekly. Most recently, Kinks was updated on October 25, 2026 and CIRCLES on October 22, 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.*