Circle Communities vs Inventor Smart Community
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. It's designed for both members and creators to manage their community interactions seamlessly.
- Community discussions
- Live stream hosting and joining
- Event tracking
- On-the-go community management
- 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.
Inventor Smart Community
Connect with a community of creators to share invention ideas, get expert advice, and gain recognition. Attend events, join discussions, and showcase your projects to foster innovation and collaboration.
- Connect and collaborate in group chats and forums
- Access expert advice on patents, licensing, and manufacturing
- Attend online and in-person inventor events
- Showcase inventions and gain exposure
- Receive real-time notifications and announcements
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Inventor Smart: The Ultimate Inventor's Networking and Collaboration Community! Imagine a place where your invention ideas are celebrated, nurtured, and propelled forward. Welcome to Inventor Smart, where you'll connect with a passionate community of creators who understand your journey and help you bring your ideas to life! Here's how Inventor Smart will inspire you: *Connect and Collaborate: Join lively group chats and forums to brainstorm with fellow inventors, share your progress, and overcome obstacles together. *Tap into a Wealth of Knowledge: Get expert advice on patents, licensing, manufacturing, marketing, and retail distribution – all from experienced inventors who've been there. *Spark Your Inspiration: Attend exciting online and in-person events designed to ignite your creativity and connect you with fellow innovators. Join live streams with industry leaders and the National Inventor Club, participate in book club meetings and Q&A sessions, or meet face-to-face at Meet and Greets. *Gain Recognition: Showcase your invention to the community and gain valuable exposure. Pitch your ideas to explore potential partnerships. Be featured in our "Inventor in the Spotlight" series, where we share your inspiring journey with the community. *Stay in the Know: Receive real-time notifications and announcements to keep you informed and inspired. Download Inventor Smart today and experience the power of a supportive community! -Free Subscription -Premium Insider Subscription available for full access and benefits Inventively Yours, Brian Fried Chief Invention Officer Inventor Smart National Inventor Club Terms of Use https://app.inventorsmart.com/onboarding_documents
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Circle Communities at none against Inventor Smart Community's 2. Circle Communities also leads on ratings volume (87K vs 31) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). Inventor Smart Community's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 65%). On price, rating, 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. Inventor Smart Community sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 5.0 for Inventor Smart Community. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Circle Communities has 87K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Circle Communities's written reviews are positive against 100% of Inventor Smart Community's.
Circle Communities ships an update fortnightly, Inventor Smart Community every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Circle Communities | Inventor Smart Community |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (87K ratings) | 5.0 (31 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 65.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 87K — better | 31 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #78 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | CircleCo Inc | Inventor Relations, Inc. |
Customer experience
Circle Communities
Inventor Smart Community
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
Inventor Smart Community
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Circle Communities
No in-app purchases
Inventor Smart Community
- Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$99.991 Year
Questions
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