Circle Communities vs SBB 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.
SBB Community
This private, members-only community offers resources and connections for individuals passionate about DIY skincare. Learn treatments, discover curated finds, and engage with fellow enthusiasts in a safe, judgment-free environment to achieve professional results at home.
- DIY skincare treatment mastery
- Educational content on ingredients and routines
- Connect with skincare enthusiasts
- Discover member-only finds
- Exclusive opportunities for members
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Get professional skincare results from the comfort of your own home! Join SBB Community and say goodbye to expensive skincare appointments. Our private, members-only community gives you everything you need to perform your own treatments at home, discover incredible finds, and connect with people who are just as obsessed with skincare as you are. No more overpaying. No more searching alone. Just real knowledge from a community that gets it. Every member is reviewed and approved by our admin team, which means you are always surrounded by genuine skincare lovers, from total beginners discovering their first routine to dedicated DIYers performing a full range of at-home treatments. With SBB Community you can: *Learn and master a wide range of DIY skincare treatments from home *Access educational content on ingredients, routines, and techniques *Connect and chat with fellow skincare enthusiasts who share your passion *Discover member-only finds curated exclusively for our community *Be the first to know about exclusive member-only finds and opportunities available only to approved members SBB Community is more than just an app. It is a safe, judgment-free space built for skincare lovers who want glowing, glass skin results without the luxury price tag. Whether you are just starting your skincare journey or you are a seasoned DIYer with a full at-home treatment routine - you belong here. Membership is free to apply. Submit your application and our team will review it. Once approved you will have full access to everything SBB Community has to offer. Get ready for the best skin of your life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Circle Communities at 86K against SBB Community's 1. Circle Communities also leads on chart position (#86 vs unranked). SBB Community's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.5). 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. 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 SBB Community. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Circle Communities has 86K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Circle Communities ships an update fortnightly, SBB Community every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Circle Communities | SBB Community |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (86K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 65.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 86K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #86 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | CircleCo Inc | Gmz Solutions Inc |
Customer experience
Circle Communities
SBB 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
SBB Community
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Circle Communities
No in-app purchases
SBB Community
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Circle Communities free?
Is SBB Community free?
Which has better reviews, Circle Communities or SBB Community?
Do Circle Communities or SBB Community have ads?
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