Comparison

Kardder vs Sirkl

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

Head to head
About

Kardder

Connect with people, places, and events in your local community. Discover nearby individuals, explore live events, and join or create interest-based groups. Share moments and build authentic relationships.

Highlights
  • Discover nearby people and places
  • Explore live local events
  • Connect based on shared interests
  • Create and join interest-based Clubs
  • Share moments with in-app camera
  • Host and promote events
  • Private chat and group features
Read full description

Bring yourself closer to the people, places, and events near you. Kardder is your tool to bridge the gap between you and those immediately around you. Wherever you go, stay connected to your local community in real-time. Whether you’re looking for new friends, workout buddies, or something more, Kardder helps you connect and build relationships through authentic interactions. Discover who’s around you with the interactive map. Explore popular spots, live events, and see who else is nearby. Kardder lets you connect with people at the places you love, making it easy to meet like-minded individuals wherever you are. Find and connect with others in your immediate vicinity. Filter members based on shared passions, professions, or hobbies to discover people who align with what you’re looking for. Explore local events happening now. Stay updated with live events in your area. See real-time updates and join the fun. Whether it’s a concert, a meetup, or a spontaneous gathering, Kardder keeps you in the loop. Capture and share genuine moments using the in-app camera to give others a glimpse into your life or share updates from local events. Not in the mood to post? Browse the community-curated timeline to see what’s happening near you, keep up with friends, or discover posts and stories shared by others in your area. Host and promote your own events on Kardder. Share live moments to engage attendees and attract more people. Earn money while bringing your community together and making your events unforgettable. Looking to build something longer-term? Kardder now lets you create and join Clubs — small communities centered around shared interests, whether it's running at sunrise, hosting dinner nights, or building the next big thing on campus. Use Clubs to stay organized, post updates, chat privately, and meet consistently with people who share your vibe. Feeling shy? Start a conversation by replying privately to another member’s post or browse by interests to find people who share your passions. From nightlife and sports to arts and culture, Kardder makes meeting others easy and meaningful. Users are reviewed daily to ensure a safe and welcoming environment. Join Kardder to: 1. Discover who’s around you – Use the interactive map to see nearby members and hotspots. 2. Connect with people nearby – Filter based on shared passions, professions, or hobbies 3. Explore local events happening now – See live updates and join the fun. 4. Share authentic moments using the in-app camera and keep connections real. 5. Host and promote events – Share live moments, engage attendees, and earn money. 6. Stay engaged with the community – Join private chats, create groups, or plan events. 7. Build and join Clubs – Create or discover communities centered around your interests and passions. Wherever life takes you, Kardder helps you stay connected to the people, places, and moments that matter most.

About

Sirkl

Organize your private groups with a dedicated platform. Manage members, schedule events, conduct polls, and share photos all in one secure space. Designed for leaders of book clubs, families, teams, and more.

Highlights
  • Invite-only group creation
  • Leader-controlled permissions
  • Group chat with media sharing
  • Event scheduling and RSVP tracking
  • Polls for group decisions
  • Automatic photo album
  • Calendar view of events
Features
Read full description

Sirkl is the private group app built for the person who organizes everything. Every group has a natural leader — the one coordinating plans over group text with no real tools. Sirkl gives that person control, visibility, and a real platform for their group. INVITE ONLY There's no public feed, no discovery, no strangers. You invite your people, they join your Sirkl. That's it. YOU'RE IN CHARGE As a Sirkl leader, you control who's in, approve events, manage permissions, and keep your group organized. EVERYTHING IN ONE PLACE Group chat with reactions, replies, and photo sharing Events with RSVP tracking, check-in, and comments My Calendar — every event you're going to, across every Sirkl you're in Pin important announcements right in your group's chat Polls for group decisions Collect payments for group events with Venmo, Cash App, PayPal, or Zelle Photo album — automatically built from photos shared in chat Member profiles with social links Leader dashboard with member activity insights BUILT FOR REAL GROUPS Book clubs, friend groups, families, travel crews, sports teams — any group that needs a real home. Free to join any Sirkl. Create and lead as many Sirkls as you want for $29.99/year. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.sirkl.app/privacy

Screenshots

Kardder4 screens
Sirkl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Kardder at 383 against Sirkl's 2. Kardder also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). Sirkl's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 days). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. Kardder sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Sirkl sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. 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 — 4.9 for Kardder against 5.0 for Sirkl. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kardder has 383 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 98% of Kardder's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sirkl's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kardder ships an update every 10 days, Sirkl every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Kardder versus Sirkl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKardderSirkl
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (383 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews98.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings383 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size147 MB68 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKardder, Inc.KATHERINE ELIZABETH SMITH

Customer experience

Kardder

All ratings383 ratings
Positive97.7%
Neutral0.3%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive98.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.8%

Sirkl

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Kardder

One-time10
  • 1 employee card package$1.99
  • Flexible Card Template purchas$2.99
  • Pin & Park for 7 days$6.99
Show 7 more
  • Colored Template$8.99
  • Pin & Park without Banner$9.99
  • Change in Pin&Park plan$9.99
  • Employe Subscription 10 cards$15.99
  • Scan Card$19.99
  • Pin& Park with banner Presence$19.99
  • 100 Employe cards$139.99
1 purchases

Sirkl

Subscriptions1
  • First Sirkl$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Kardder free?
Kardder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sirkl free?
Sirkl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Kardder or Sirkl?
Sirkl is rated higher. Kardder averages 4.9 out of 5 from 383 ratings, while Sirkl averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Kardder or Sirkl have ads?
Neither Kardder nor Sirkl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kardder or Sirkl?
Kardder ships an update every 10 days, and Sirkl every 3 days. Most recently, Kardder was updated on October 21, 2026 and Sirkl on October 6, 2026.

Other comparisons