# Circle Communities vs Linktree

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Circle Communities | Linktree |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (84K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circle-communities/id1509651625/reviews)** | [4.8 (61K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linktree-link-in-bio-creator/id1593515263/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **84K** | 61K |
| Positive reviews | **64.8% of reviews** | 50.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #72 | **#52** |
| Size | 52 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [CircleCo Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509651624) | [Linktree](https://appshunter.io/developer/1593515265) |

## What reviewers say

### Circle Communities

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circle-communities/id1509651625)

**Currently charting:** #72 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linktree-link-in-bio-creator/id1593515263)

**Currently charting:** #52 Top Grossing · Social Networking, #67 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

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:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Linktree Starter | $4.99 | per month |
| Linkstree Starter | $7.99 | per month |
| Linktree Pro | $12.99 | per month |
| Linktree Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| Linktree Premium | $23.99 | per month |
| Linktree Premium | $34.99 | per month |
| Linktree Starter | $47.99 | per year |
| Linktree Starter | $69.99 | per year |
| Linktree Pro | $129.99 | per year |
| Linktree Pro | $143.99 | per year |
| Linktree Premium | $234.99 | per year |
| Linktree Premium | $359.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🏆 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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 #72 in the App Store charts, and Linktree at #52. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*