Circle Communities vs JoyProject
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.
JoyProject
Connect with your local community and help others through a faith-based platform. Discover events, join discussions, offer support, and share items with those in need. Stay connected and spread joy.
- Discover local events
- Participate in group discussions
- Post needs and offer support
- Give away unused items
- Manage conversations with inbox
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JoyProject is always free, paid for by the Ambassadors of Joy. Unveil a deeper sense of community with Joy Project, the faith-based app designed to serve the needs of those around you. Whether you’re looking to discover local events, participate in group discussions, or simply lend a helping hand, Joy Project brings your community closer to you. Post your needs and offer support to others in a trusted environment. Don’t let your unused items go to waste; give them away to someone who can put them to good use. With our powerful inbox feature, you can effortlessly manage your conversations, ensuring you never miss an opportunity to connect. Stay informed, get involved, and spread joy with Joy Project.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Circle Communities at none against JoyProject's shown. Circle Communities also leads on ratings volume (88K vs 10) and chart position (#66 vs unranked). JoyProject's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 65%) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.5). On price, rating, update cadence 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 JoyProject. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Circle Communities has 88K ratings behind it against 10, 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 JoyProject's.
Circle Communities ships an update fortnightly, JoyProject every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Circle Communities | JoyProject |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (88K ratings) | 5.0 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 65.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 88K — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #66 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 95 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CircleCo Inc | JoyProject Holdings, LLC |
Customer experience
Circle Communities
JoyProject
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
JoyProject
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Circle Communities
No in-app purchases
JoyProject
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Circle Communities free?
Is JoyProject free?
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Do Circle Communities or JoyProject have ads?
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