# Connect for Life vs circles*

The clearest difference is review sentiment: circles* at 100% against Connect for Life's 0%. circles* also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8). Connect for Life's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

circles* holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Connect for Life has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Connect for Life's written reviews are positive against 100% of circles*'s.

Connect for Life ships an update monthly, circles* every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Connect for Life | circles* |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-for-life/id1587158487/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circles/id6762500004/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 52 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wider Circle, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570699987) | [CHRISTOPHER ANTHONY PROVOST](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887701443) |

## What reviewers say

### Connect for Life

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-for-life/id1587158487)

Connect with fellow Wider Circle health plan members. RSVP to events, view attendee lists, share photos, and communicate with others. Customize notification settings for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Event RSVP, Attendee lists, Photo sharing, Member messaging, Notification customization

**In-app purchases:** none


### circles*

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circles/id6762500004)

A private messaging application designed for intimate communication with close contacts. Share direct and group messages, voice notes, and ephemeral photos or videos. Your identity and profile are synced from an existing account, ensuring a seamless and secure experience.

**Highlights:** Direct and group messaging, Voice messages, Ephemeral photo/video sharing (Moments), Viewership tracking for Moments, Profile sync from existing account

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Connect for Life free?

Connect for Life is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is circles* free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Connect for Life or circles*?

circles* is rated higher. Connect for Life averages 3.8 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while circles* averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Connect for Life or circles* have ads?

Neither Connect for Life nor circles* shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Connect for Life or circles*?

Connect for Life ships an update monthly, and circles* every 3 weeks. Most recently, Connect for Life was updated on September 18, 2026 and circles* on September 13, 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.*