Comparison

Circles vs Stumble App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Circles

Connect with others who understand your experiences in live, audio-only group sessions. AI facilitators guide discussions on topics like narcissistic abuse recovery and gaslighting. Find support and realize you're not alone in your journey.

Highlights
  • Live audio-only group sessions
  • AI-guided facilitation
  • Narcissistic abuse recovery topics
  • Gaslighting and self-doubt support
  • Companion chat for processing
  • 24/7 session availability
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You know that feeling when you try to explain your relationship to someone and halfway through, you stop. Because you can hear how it sounds. And you're not sure they'd believe you. Circles is for that. ----------------------------- WHAT HAPPENS HERE It's a live voice room full of people who don't need the backstory. Because they lived it. The walking on eggshells. The second-guessing everything you said. The wondering if you imagined it all. You join a session. Audio only, no video. An AI facilitator keeps things safe and moving. And then someone starts talking, and it's like they're describing your life. That's the moment everything starts to change. Not because someone fixed you. Because you heard your own story in someone else's voice and realized you weren't making it up. ----------------------------- WHAT STARTS TO CHANGE - The 2am spiraling slows down - You stop rehearsing arguments that already happened - You start noticing patterns you couldn't see from inside them - You begin making choices that are actually yours ----------------------------- WHAT YOU GET - Live group sessions, 24/7. Join whenever you're ready - Audio only. No video, no profiles, no performance - AI-guided facilitation trained in emotional support - 15 to 45 minute sessions on narcissistic abuse recovery, boundaries, gaslighting, self-doubt - A companion chat for processing between sessions ----------------------------- WHAT MEMBERS SAY "The person I talked to was ME in five years. Same story. I swear it was the first time I saw a way out." — Mara "It's 3:14 AM. It's unbelievable to have a lifeline connected right now. I seriously appreciate all of you." — Kelly A "Almost chickened out three times before joining. SO Glad I didn't. That's all." — Tamika "My therapist helps me process. This helps me feel less alone while I'm processing." — Danielle K "I was skeptical about the AI thing. So much better than most human-led groups I've been in." — SJ ----------------------------- Show up as you are. Or just listen. Either way, you're not carrying this alone anymore.

About

Stumble App

This app provides a private, moderated space for individuals navigating the emotional aftermath of a breakup. It offers AI-guided companions, community support, journaling tools, and guided exercises to help users process their feelings and begin moving forward.

Highlights
  • Private, moderated community spaces
  • AI-guided companions for anytime chat
  • Private journaling and mood check-ins
  • Guided reflection prompts and exercises
  • Daily mood tracking
  • Constellation-based support groups
Features
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Stumble — The First Place You Go After a Breakup Breakups don't come with instructions. They leave thoughts looping, emotions raw, and nights feeling longer than they should. Stumble was built for that moment. It's not a dating app. It's not therapy. It's the space in between — where you land, unload, and begin moving forward. A SAFE PLACE TO LAND Stumble is a private, moderated space. No public profiles. No pressure. No comparison. You can join quietly, look around, and take things at your own pace. Share when you're ready — or simply listen. You're never forced to perform your healing. HOW IT WORKS Start with a short quiz about where you are emotionally. Get matched into a constellation — a supportive space designed for your stage of heartbreak or transition. Each constellation includes: - AI-guided companions who keep the space active, supportive, and safe - A moderated community space that grows with you You're never dropped into silence. CHAT ANYTIME Every constellation includes AI-guided companions you can message anytime — judgment-free support whenever you need it. This is support, not therapy. Guidance, not judgment. Reach out to your community anytime with the 'Connect' button. TOOLS TO GET IT OUT OF YOUR HEAD Sometimes you don't want to talk — you just need space. Stumble includes: - Private journaling only you can see - Daily mood check-ins to notice patterns - A calm place to vent, reflect, or breathe No pressure. No streak anxiety. Just room. GUIDED STEPS FORWARD Short, thoughtful content for post-breakup recovery: - Reflection prompts - Grounding exercises - Gentle guidance for rebuilding confidence Everything is optional. Everything feels doable. BUILT WITH SAFETY IN MIND - Private and moderated - Content filtering and community reporting tools - Clear boundaries: support, not therapy - Users must agree to community guidelines Stumble is designed to feel safe — especially when you're vulnerable. WHO IT'S FOR Stumble is for you if: - You just went through a breakup and don't know where to put your thoughts - You feel lonely even when you're not alone - You're not ready for dating — but you're ready for support NOT A QUICK FIX. A PLACE TO LAND. Stumble doesn't promise instant healing. It offers something quieter and more honest: A place to land. A way to feel less alone. And support while you figure out what's next. Welcome to Stumble. Private, supported, and not alone. Terms of Use: https://www.joinstumble.com/terms

Screenshots

Circles4 screens
Stumble App3 screens

Verdict

The call

Circles and Stumble App both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Stumble App's written reviews are positive against 48% of Circles's. Stumble App also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Circles's advantage is ratings volume (3.4K vs 9) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Circles sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Stumble App sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Circles holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Circles has 3.4K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of Circles's written reviews are positive against 100% of Stumble App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Circles ships an update weekly, Stumble App every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Circles versus Stumble App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCirclesStumble App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.4K ratings) — better4.6 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews47.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.4K — better9
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB67 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperCIRCLES WORKSHOPS LTDStumble LLC

Customer experience

Circles

All ratings3,415 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral2.5%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews136 reviews
Positive47.8%
Neutral2.9%
Negative49.3%

Stumble App

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Circles

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • Issues with text chat and voice functionality
  • Billing and subscription problems
  • Compatibility problems on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved search and navigation within the app
  • Ability to review past session recordings
  • More robust moderation and vetting of group leaders
  • Integration with other mental health resources

Stumble App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Circles

Subscriptions8
  • Circles (Monthly)$19.991 Month
  • Monthly7 Days trial$39.001 Month
  • Circles+7 Days trial$39.001 Month
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  • Circles (Annual)$96.001 Year
  • Circles+7 Days trial$129.006 Months
  • 6-Months7 Days trial$129.006 Months
  • Circles+7 Days trial$176.993 Months
  • Annual7 Days trial2 variants$179.001 Year
1 purchases

Stumble App

Subscriptions1
  • Stumble Plus7 Days trial$29.991 Month

Questions

Is Circles free?
Circles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stumble App free?
Stumble App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Circles or Stumble App?
Circles is rated higher. Circles averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Stumble App averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.
Do Circles or Stumble App have ads?
Neither Circles nor Stumble App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Circles or Stumble App?
Circles ships an update weekly, and Stumble App every 11 days. Most recently, Circles was updated on November 3, 2026 and Stumble App on October 24, 2026.

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