Hey! Sathi vs CIRCLES
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hey! Sathi
Connect with Asian singles and friends for dating, relationships, or casual hangouts. Discover diverse cultures, chat securely, and build meaningful connections within a welcoming community. Features include profile browsing, direct messaging, and community forums.
- Connect with Asian singles
- Browse profiles and chat
- Secure sign-up and verification
- Filter by preferences
- Community Q&A and posts
- Daily love horoscope
- Matchmaking algorithm
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Explore the exciting world of Asian romance with our easy-to-use dating app! Discover diverse cultures and connect with people who share your interests. Browse through profiles, chat with new friends, and spark meaningful conversations. Join a welcoming community where love knows no boundaries. Whether you're in a bustling city or a peaceful village, our app brings people together from all walks of life. Dive into the fun and excitement of Asian dating today! Secure Sign-Up Options!: Join our vibrant Asian dating community with confidence! Sign up securely using your Facebook, Google, Apple, or email with sign in link. We prioritize authenticity and safety, which is why we require users to verify their account with biometrics (face id) and upload profile pictures with clearly visible faces for verification purposes. This ensures that every profile is genuine, eliminating the risk of fake accounts and creating a safer environment for meaningful connections. All in One App, to find the pool of candidates looking for Dates, Relationship, Marriage, Hangout Buddies, New Friends. You will find profiles of people and what they are looking for in this app. 1. You can create your own “Favorite List” by tapping “Star” icon on the profile(s) you like. *Then simply tap on “Star” icon at the bottom bar to see your list of Favorite profile(s). 2. You can chat with people directly. You can also delete chat history at your convenience. 3. Filter by preferences based on Gender, Age, Country or find matches nearby your location. 4. Block/Report Users 5. Feed and Community Q&A: If you love reading & writing, Community post is for "You". Users can post as Anonymous, nick name or Hey Sathi's profile name. 6. Love Horoscope Everyday: You can read your Love horoscope based on your provided birth month. 7. Match - Algorithm that will suggest potential matches everyday based on common interest or zodiac signs. What is Community Post? Post questions about anything/everything. Share URL link. Reply/Comment to the posted questions or shared links. Goal is to help each other as a community by providing information or staying connected. You can post Q&A with your Hey! Sathi account or going anonymous. Community post helps to build meaningful relationship by offering your helping hand to others on related subject matter As an active member of Community you will expand your knowledge on various subject matters. If you love reading, writing Community Q&A is definitely for “YOU" Join Hey! Sathi App today for “Dating", "Building Friendship" and to be a valuable member of “Community” For subscribed users: - ads free app experience - filter matches by location specific - can see online users - unlimited profile visit access - more new matches per day - unlimited messaging to unlimited people - view who loved your profile - age filter This app celebrates the vibrant tapestry of Asian culture, where every connection is a symphony of love, understanding, and endless possibilities. Your journey to love begins here, amidst the vibrant hues of Asian romance.
CIRCLES
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.
- Form squads of up to four
- Discover and match with other squads
- Plan group outings and activities
- Facilitate social connections
- Expand your social circle
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Circles is here to revolutionize the way we make plans, from electrifying night outs to cozy double dates, exhilarating ski trips, or simply grabbing a bite with new friends. Our innovative approach encourages you to team up with your friends, forming squads of up to four, to discover and match with other squads. It's about creating memories, sharing laughs, and enjoying the moment in a setting that feels familiar and exciting at the same time. Circles believes in the power of group dynamics to foster genuine connections and unforgettable moments. By moving away from the traditional one-on-one meetups, we open the door to a world where socializing feels natural, and every meet is a chance to expand your circle and experiences. You are already going out with your friends anyway in search of meeting other friend groups out, so why not increase your exposure and have access to every friend group in your city at your fingertips :)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: CIRCLES at 100% against Hey! Sathi's 23%. CIRCLES also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). Hey! Sathi's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 47). On price 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. Hey! Sathi sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. CIRCLES asks for nothing beyond the download.
CIRCLES holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hey! Sathi has 1.3K ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Hey! Sathi's written reviews are positive against 100% of CIRCLES's.
Hey! Sathi ships an update monthly, CIRCLES weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hey! Sathi | CIRCLES |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (1.3K ratings) | 5.0 (47 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 22.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K — better | 47 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | BASNET CONSULTANTS LLC | Circles Social, Inc. |
Customer experience
Hey! Sathi
CIRCLES
User reviews
Hey! Sathi
From 1.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Nice app
- 👍 User-friendly
- 👍 Simple and functional
- 👍 Looks good
- 👍 Feels good
Room to improve
- 🐛 Scammers and catfishes
- 🐛 Fake profiles
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔒 Can't delete account
- 💰 Paywall for features
CIRCLES
From 47 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💡 Innovative concept
- 🤝 Facilitates making friends
- 🥳 Group dating is fun
- 😊 Less pressure
- 👍 Natural interactions
Bugs and requests
Hey! Sathi
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes on opening
- Inability to delete account
- Freezing login screen
- Incompatibility with older devices
Requested features
4 requests- Improved verification process
- Better search and filtering options
- Ability to delete account
- More free features
CIRCLES
No bugs or feature requests surfaced in reviews.
In-app purchases
Hey! Sathi
- Monthly Plan$7.991 Month
- Quarterly Plan$21.993 Months
- Half yearly plan$42.996 Months
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- Yearly Plan$80.991 Year
CIRCLES
No in-app purchases









