Circle Communities vs Hello by Grouper
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.
Hello by Grouper
This app connects individuals through shared interests and activities to promote healthy living and well-being. Discover live classes, join inspiring communities, and access exclusive content designed for personal growth and joy.
- Live and on-demand classes
- Fitness and strength & balance
- Arts & crafts and daily puzzles
- Inspiring online communities
- Curated online directory
- Exclusive content and events
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At Hello by Grouper, our mission is to encourage healthy living through meaningful social connections and shared experiences. We believe that fostering a sense of connection and belonging leads to happier, healthier lives. By joining Hello, you’re making the choice to invest in your own wellness, exercise your mind and find new passions, with access to: Hundreds of live and on-demand classes and experiences: From fitness and strength & balance to arts & crafts and daily puzzles, you’ll have endless opportunities to stay healthy and engaged. Communities that inspire and uplift: Connect with like-minded people - from walkers and gardeners to crafters, music lovers, and lifelong learners - who’ll motivate you to build healthy habits. Curated online directory & clubhouses: Whether you’re already part of one of our partner clubs or associations, or looking to find a new hobby, you can chat with others, find in-person events and activities, and learn about membership opportunities. Inspiring exclusive content and events: You’ll find book clubs, webinars, monthly challenges and talks and blogs on healthy aging - all designed to boost your well-being and spark joy. Our values—growth through new experiences, curiosity, joy, belonging, and inclusivity—ensure that every member feels welcomed, supported and dedicated to their health and overall life goals. Joining comes at no cost to you. To learn more about our policies and member guidelines, please review our Member Terms of Service here: https://hellogrouper.com/app-terms-of-use/, and our Community Guidelines here: https://hellogrouper.com/community-guidelines/.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Circle Communities at fortnightly against Hello by Grouper's every 4 months. Circle Communities also leads on ratings volume (87K vs 42) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Circle Communities holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Circle Communities has 87K ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Circle Communities ships an update fortnightly, Hello by Grouper every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Circle Communities | Hello by Grouper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (87K ratings) — better | 4.6 (42 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 65.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 87K — better | 42 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #79 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 90 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | CircleCo Inc | Grouper |
Customer experience
Circle Communities
Hello by Grouper
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
Hello by Grouper
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Circle Communities
No in-app purchases
Hello by Grouper
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Circle Communities free?
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