Comparison

Circle Communities vs Linktree

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Community discussions
  • Event tracking
  • Live stream hosting
  • On-the-go access
  • Message notifications
Features
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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.

About

Linktree

Create a single, customizable link to house all your online content. Share your social media, products, music, and more from one central hub. Track audience engagement with detailed analytics.

Highlights
  • Create a free Linktree URL
  • Add various content types (links, music, videos, products)
  • Customize design with colors, fonts, and backgrounds
  • Share link across social media and other platforms
  • Track audience insights and analytics
  • Organize saved, bought, and subscribed items
Features
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Linktree is the largest link in bio tool used by over 70 million people and organizations around the world. Make your free Linktree in minutes to focus your fans, grow your following, and sell products with one simple link. NEW: Now you can find everything you've saved, bought, downloaded and subscribed to within in the Linktree app. With Linktree, you can be your whole self on one platform rather than a sliver of yourself on many. All the things you do online. All together now. Here’s how it works: 1. Claim your Linktree URL for free (linktr.ee/yourname) 2. Add links, music, playlists, videos, podcasts, forms, causes, products, profiles, a store, your menu, live stream, anything you want! 3. Customize your design to match your brand and style. Get complete control of colors, fonts, button styles, add a bio, and even upload custom background images and videos. You can also select from pre-made themes to get going even faster. 4. Share your Linktree everywhere and anywhere to connect everyone with everything you do. Add your Linktree to your social profiles, email signature, resume and even get your own QR code to use on menus, brochures, or maybe project it on the side of a building, it’s up to you! 5. Learn what works, get insights and detailed insights about your audience, what they click on, where they come from, and tons more. Tell your story with Linktree. Download today and get creating.

Screenshots

Circle Communities4 screens
Linktree4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Circle Communities at none against Linktree's 12. Circle Communities also leads on review sentiment (65% vs 51%). Linktree's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.5). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Linktree sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Circle Communities asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Circle Communities against 4.8 for Linktree. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 84K and 61K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Circle Communities's written reviews are positive against 51% of Linktree's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Circle Communities ships an update fortnightly, Linktree weekly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Circle Communities versus Linktree: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCircle CommunitiesLinktree
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (84K ratings) — better4.8 (61K ratings)
Positive reviews64.8% of reviews — better50.9% of reviews
Number of ratings84K — better61K
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#73#56 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.515.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB129 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperCircleCo IncLinktree

Customer experience

Circle Communities

All ratings83,518 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews762 reviews
Positive64.8%
Neutral9.3%
Negative25.9%

Linktree

All ratings61,225 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral1.6%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews869 reviews
Positive50.9%
Neutral6.1%
Negative43.0%

User reviews

Circle Communities

From 84K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤍 Very Clear
  • 💫 Great layout and easy to understand
  • 👍 Simple and easy to navigate
  • 🤸‍♂️ Great community and networking platform
  • 🥰 Supportive and helpful community

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unstable software with crashes and bugs
  • 🤔 Non-intuitive and unintuitive design
  • 🔒 Limited admin functionality on mobile
  • 🤯 Frustrating text editing and cursor issues
  • 🤖 Glitchy video playback and freezing issues

Linktree

From 61K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🏆 Excellent for consolidating online presence
  • 👍 Easy to use and customize
  • 🚀 Streamlines sharing of links
  • 💡 Innovative tool for influencers and businesses
  • ⭐ Fantastic app with great features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs with recent updates
  • 🤯 Difficult to reorganize links
  • 💰 Expensive subscription fees
  • 🤔 Limited free features
  • 🤖 Poor customer support and unresponsive

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

Linktree

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Unable to log in or create new account
  • Inability to edit or remove links
  • Inconsistent performance and UI issues
  • Broken link sharing and analytics features
  • Accounts being banned without clear explanation

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to group links
  • Improve analytics and insights
  • Allow more customization options
  • Integrate with more social platforms
  • Fix issues with login and account management

In-app purchases

None

Circle Communities

No in-app purchases

12 purchases

Linktree

Subscriptions12
  • Linktree Starter$4.991 Month
  • Linkstree Starter$7.991 Month
  • Linktree Pro7 Days trial$12.991 Month
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  • Linktree Pro7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Linktree Premium$23.991 Month
  • Linktree Premium$34.991 Month
  • Linktree Starter$47.991 Year
  • Linktree Starter$69.991 Year
  • Linktree Pro7 Days trial$129.991 Year
  • Linktree Pro7 Days trial$143.991 Year
  • Linktree Premium$234.991 Year
  • Linktree Premium$359.991 Year

Questions

Is Circle Communities free?
Circle Communities is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Linktree free?
Linktree is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Circle Communities or Linktree?
Circle Communities is rated higher. Circle Communities averages 4.9 out of 5 from 84K ratings, while Linktree averages 4.8 from 61K ratings.
Do Circle Communities or Linktree have ads?
Neither Circle Communities nor Linktree shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Circle Communities or Linktree?
Circle Communities ships an update fortnightly, and Linktree weekly. Most recently, Circle Communities was updated on September 24, 2026 and Linktree on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, Circle Communities or Linktree?
Circle Communities currently peaks at #73 in the App Store charts, and Linktree at #56. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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