Circle Communities vs USC PHA SJ Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Circle Communities
Stay connected with your online communities on the go. This app lets you participate in discussions, join live streams, and track events for any Circle.so community you're a part of. Never miss an update from your creators or fellow members.
- Community discussions
- Event tracking
- Live stream hosting
- On-the-go access
- Message notifications
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The official companion app for your Circle community is here! If you’re a member or creator of a Circle.so community, our app allows you to keep up with your discussions, events, and messages on the go. Join and host live streams, keep track of upcoming events, and never miss a beat on any of your Circle communities.
USC PHA SJ Connect
This social networking app facilitates connection and communication within a specific community. It offers features like groups and forums to help members stay in touch and engaged.
- Community Groups
- Discussion Forums
- Stay Connected
- Member Communication
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Circle Communities at 84K against USC PHA SJ Connect's 7. Circle Communities also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and chart position (#59 vs unranked). USC PHA SJ Connect's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.5). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Circle Communities against 5.0 for USC PHA SJ Connect. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Circle Communities has 84K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Circle Communities ships an update fortnightly, USC PHA SJ Connect every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Circle Communities | USC PHA SJ Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (84K ratings) | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 65.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 84K — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #59 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CircleCo Inc | Project Foundations, Inc |
Customer experience
Circle Communities
USC PHA SJ Connect
Bugs and requests
Circle Communities
Reported bugs
5 issues- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Disappearing messages and notifications
- Inability to access certain communities
- Malformed data errors and login issues
- Compatibility problems with older devices
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to save draft posts and comments
- Improved text editing and cursor control
- Better video playback controls and functionality
- Syncing notifications and activity across devices
- More customization and personalization options
USC PHA SJ Connect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Circle Communities
No in-app purchases
USC PHA SJ Connect
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Circle Communities free?
Is USC PHA SJ Connect free?
Which has better reviews, Circle Communities or USC PHA SJ Connect?
Do Circle Communities or USC PHA SJ Connect have ads?
Which is updated more often, Circle Communities or USC PHA SJ Connect?
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