Circle Communities vs Oria
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.
Oria
This app helps you capture, share, and preserve your life's stories and memories. Easily record narratives, add photos and videos, and connect with loved ones to build stronger bonds and leave a lasting legacy.
- Capture moments with prompts or long narratives
- Add photos and videos to stories
- Share stories with family and friends
- Preserve personal legacy
- Organize memories beyond social media
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Your memories, filled with amazing adventures, hilarious moments, and life lessons, are too precious to be forgotten. With Oria, telling, sharing, and preserving who you are becomes effortless and enjoyable. Capture the Moments that Matter: Quick Prompts or Deep Dives: Answer inspiring questions or record long narratives - Oria captures everything, big or small. Photos & Videos, Too: Photos and videos breathe life into your stories, making them even more vivid for loved ones. Connect & Build Stronger Bonds: Share with Your Family: Show your loved ones who you are through the stories that shaped you—leaving no unanswered questions. Learn from Each Other: Record stories with family and friends, fostering understanding and connections. Distance Doesn't Matter: Share your life with those who matter most, no matter how far apart you are. Memories Made Easy, Legacy Preserved: Forget Clutter: Move beyond messy social media and overflowing galleries. Oria preserves the memories that matter. More Than a Diary: Capture the essence of your life, not just dates and facts. Go deeper with Oria. Preserve Your Legacy: Preserve your story so loved ones can learn about you anywhere at any time. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
Circle Communities and Oria both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Oria's written reviews are positive against 65% of Circle Communities's. Oria also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.5). Circle Communities's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (84K vs 12). On price, rating, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Oria 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 Oria. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Circle Communities has 84K ratings behind it against 12, 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 Oria's.
Circle Communities ships an update fortnightly, Oria every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Circle Communities | Oria |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (84K ratings) | 5.0 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 64.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 84K — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #89 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CircleCo Inc | Tale Innovations |
Customer experience
Circle Communities
Oria
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
Oria
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Circle Communities
No in-app purchases
Oria
- Oria Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
- Oria Premium Annual$99.001 Year
