Circle Communities vs APTA 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. 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.
APTA Community
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Enhance your association experience and professional connections. Join APTA’s online community to connect, collaborate, and thrive. APTA members have access to thought leadership discussions, resources, and tools for their specific volunteer roles and programs. Not an APTA member and interested in joining our community? Visit apta.org/membership to learn more about the benefits of membership for physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students of physical therapy. We look forward to welcoming you to our community of more than 100,000 physical therapy professionals!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Circle Communities at none against APTA Community's shown. Circle Communities also leads on chart position (#61 vs unranked). APTA Community's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.5). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Circle Communities | APTA Community |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (85K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 65.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 85K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Best chart rank | #61 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | CircleCo Inc | American Physical Therapy Association |
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
APTA Community
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Circle Communities
No in-app purchases
APTA Community
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Circle Communities free?
Is APTA Community free?
Do Circle Communities or APTA Community have ads?
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