# Círculo vs VALT

The clearest difference is rating: Círculo at 5.0 against VALT's 4.3. Círculo also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8). VALT's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (18 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VALT sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Círculo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Círculo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VALT has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Círculo ships an update every 2 months, VALT every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Círculo | VALT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circulo/id1571749642/reviews)** | [4.3 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/valt-dvpn-and-data-removal/id1630660373/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **18** |
| Positive reviews | — | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 109 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Postmodern Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071768141) | [Hashcash Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1630660375) |

## What reviewers say

### Círculo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circulo/id1571749642)

Connect with a trusted network of six individuals to share alerts and keep each other informed. Establish safety protocols and ensure your community stays updated on important events.

**Highlights:** Connect with a network of six peers, Establish safety protocols, Send and receive alerts, Keep your circle informed, Community-driven safety

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### VALT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/valt-dvpn-and-data-removal/id1630660373)

This app offers a DVPN service to mask your internet traffic and a data removal feature that automatically opts you out of data broker listings. It prioritizes privacy by not requiring sensitive personal information for setup.

**Highlights:** Secure DVPN connection, Automated data broker opt-outs, Monthly re-checking of listings, No SSN, ID, or phone number required, Email and 6-digit code sign-in, Separate plans for DVPN and data removal

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VALT DVPN | $4.99 | per month |
| Data removal | $14.99 | per month |
| VALT+ | $14.99 | per month |
| VALT DVPN | $39.99 | per year |
| Data removal | $119.99 | per year |
| VALT+ Annual | $119.99 | per year |
| VALTIMATE | $239.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Círculo free?

Círculo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is VALT free?

VALT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Círculo or VALT?

Círculo is rated higher. Círculo averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while VALT averages 4.3 from 18 ratings.

### Do Círculo or VALT have ads?

Neither Círculo nor VALT shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Círculo or VALT?

Círculo ships an update every 2 months, and VALT every 10 days. Most recently, Círculo was updated on October 13, 2026 and VALT on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*