VIOT vs AlfredCircle
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VIOT
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VIOT APP 是天诚智能凝聚多年智能家居研发及市场经验,同时结合独特的发明专利所全新开发的智能家居管理系统。其致力于打造更贴合大众使用的智能家居智能控制系统,最大程度解放用户双手,把用户操作交互体验提高到一个新的级别,它将缔造智能家居发展的里程碑。
AlfredCircle
This app allows you to stay connected with loved ones by sharing real-time location updates. Set up custom alerts for arrivals and departures from important places, providing peace of mind for family safety and coordination.
- Real-time location sharing
- Customizable place alerts
- Family safety monitoring
- Easy-to-use interface
- Group location updates
- Arrival and departure notifications
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Built with your safety in mind, AlfredCircle lets you stay connected with your friends and family. Just add them to your Circle, and you'll get real-time location updates. Get started today and keep your Circles safe! 【Stay in the Loop with Circles】 Invite your loved ones to join your Circle and share live location updates with each other. Enjoy the peace of mind knowing that: • Your kids are safe on their way home from school. • Your friends are back safely from a night out. • Your elderly mom has reached the grocery store. • Your son has boarded his flight without issues. • Your partner is on time for dinner. • Your brother is on his way with your coffee. • And so much more… 【Get Real-Time Location Alerts with Places】 • Routine-Based Selection: Select different Places to add to your Circle based on each member’s daily routine. • Immediate Notifications: Get notified immediately for arrivals and departures from homes, offices, schools, train stations, and other locations. • Peace of Mind: Go about your day knowing your loved ones are safe and sound. • Versatile Use: Whether you’re exploring a new city or meeting up with friends at a local coffee shop, add up to 4 Places to your Circle at any time to ensure a smooth experience. 【Cute and Simple Interface You'll Adore】 AlfredCircle is for everyone. That's why we made sure it's easy to navigate and a breeze to connect, no matter where you are. As they say, sharing is caring. The AlfredCircle family is here to make that happen for you. Download AlfredCircle for free to get started today! Terms of Service: https://www.alfredcircle.com/legal/terms-of-service
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VIOT at none against AlfredCircle's 6. VIOT also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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. AlfredCircle sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. VIOT asks for nothing beyond the download.
VIOT ships an update every 8 days, AlfredCircle every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VIOT | AlfredCircle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (202 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 57.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 202 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 92 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rui Ling Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., Dongguan City | Alfred Systems Inc. |
In-app purchases
VIOT
No in-app purchases
AlfredCircle
- AlfredCircle Premium7 Days trial$5.991 Month
- AlfredCircle Premium$5.991 Month
- AlfredCircle Premium$7.991 Month
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- Alfred Premium 12 months$39.991 Year
- AlfredCircle Premium 12 months$49.991 Year
- AlfredCircle Premium$64.991 Year









