Dysko vs Circles
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dysko
Discover and connect with like-minded individuals nearby or globally through a live geospatial map. Instantly match based on shared interests using custom hashtags and receive real-time notifications for spontaneous connections. Break the ice with AI-generated messages and explore virtual events or local spots.
- Live geospatial map
- Match by custom hashtags
- Real-time notifications
- AI-powered icebreaker messages
- Virtual event exploration
- Global virtual billboards
- Profile privacy controls
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1. Never Be a Stranger Again— Find like-minded people nearby or worldwide with Dysko’s live geospatial map 2. Match instantly by interest—use custom hashtags to highlight shared tags and connect authentically. 3. Move & Match in Real Time—Get instant notifications when someone nearby shares your hashtags for effortless spontaneous connections. 4.Break the Ice with AI—Send personalized, natural-sounding messages based on shared interests. 5. Explore Anywhere—Virtually attend events and drop into locations to meet and network, online or in person. 6. Always Visible—Place virtual billboards worldwide to showcase your profile and attract connections anytime. 7. Privacy & Control—Decide who sees your profile and when, ensuring your comfort always comes first.
Circles
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Circles — Your Local Social Network Circles is a location-aware social app that connects you with people around you. See posts from your neighborhood, share your moments, and build real connections with your local community. Discover Nearby Set your discovery radius on the Radar map and browse posts from people close to you. What’s happening in your area — in one feed. Share Freely Post text, photos, and videos. Comment, react, and engage with your community. Browse and post anonymously when you prefer privacy. CIRCA Wallet Earn CIRCA from your activity and engagement. Track your balance, send CIRCA to others via QR, and unlock premium features like pinning posts and boosting your presence locally. Social Score Your interactions build your reputation. Your Social Score reflects your contribution and influences your monthly CIRCA rewards. Direct Messages Chat privately with anyone on the app through fast, secure 1:1 messaging. Invite Friends Share your referral code or QR and grow your circle. More Features • AI image generation powered by CIRCA • Pin posts in your area • Push notifications for interactions and messages • Multi-language support: Arabic, English, French, Spanish, Italian, and German • Report inappropriate content to keep the community safe Join Circles Today Download the app, set your radius, and start sharing your world with people nearby.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Circles at every 5 days against Dysko's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, 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.
Dysko ships an update every 3 weeks, Circles every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dysko | Circles |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (81 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 92.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 81 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 160 MB | 91 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tether global | Ahmad Ismail |
Bugs and requests
Dysko
Reported bugs
12 issues- Takes forever to signup
- App crashes
- Cannot reset password
- App not working properly
- Cannot access app unless Daniel writes first
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- App stuck on main screen
- Cannot click on anything to open app further
- Frozen on main screen
- Update messed it up
- Cannot access messages
- Keeps saying it's loading AR mode
- App glitches started after name change
Requested features
2 requests- Option to swipe back to previous profile
- Update to fix crashing and login issues
Circles
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Dysko
No in-app purchases
Circles
No in-app purchases
