# EF Circle vs Hypelist

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EF Circle at none against Hypelist's 15. EF Circle also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 72%). Hypelist's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 14 months) and ratings volume (431 vs 45). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hypelist sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. EF Circle asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for EF Circle against 4.7 for Hypelist. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hypelist has 431 ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of EF Circle's written reviews are positive against 72% of Hypelist's.

EF Circle ships an update every 14 months, Hypelist weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EF Circle | Hypelist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ef-circle/id1603614806/reviews)** | [4.7 (431 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hypelist-lists-for-everything/id1636503066/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 45 | **431** |
| Positive reviews | **99.6% of reviews** | 71.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 347 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Influitive](https://appshunter.io/developer/690708926) | [Hypelist, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1636503068) |

## What reviewers say

### EF Circle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ef-circle/id1603614806)

Connect with a global community of like-minded travelers who share their experiences and promote EF. Manage your account, discover new activities, and stay informed about upcoming events. This app is your central hub for engaging with the EF brand and fellow ambassadors.

**Highlights:** Share EF experiences, Build and manage profile, Complete activities, Interact with members, Get event information

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hypelist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hypelist-lists-for-everything/id1636503066)

Curate, share, and discover recommendations across various interests like movies, books, and music. Track your consumption habits with a taste diary and import new ideas by scanning notes or links. Explore community-generated lists and reviews to find your next favorite.

**Highlights:** Create lists for movies, books, TV shows, games, places, music, products, and more, Track TV shows episode by episode, Log movies, books, music, games, and places daily, Scan notes and links to create lists instantly, Discover recommendations through community lists and reviews, Create ranked and Top 10 lists, Customize profile with backgrounds and styles

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly Subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly Subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium  Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium 7-Day Trial | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium 30-Day Trial | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium 14-Day Trial | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful, intuitive design and interface
- 📋 Easy to create and organize lists with customization
- 👥 Social features for sharing recommendations with friends
- 🗺️ Map integration for location-based recommendations
- 📸 Photo and media attachment capabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Aggressive paywall for basic features (private lists, 50-item limit)
- 🐢 Laggy and slow performance with large lists
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches when adding/editing items
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with mandatory contact/location permissions
- ❌ Limited free tier functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Age verification continue button unresponsive
- App freezes during initial setup
- Cannot add items to lists - finicky save functionality
- Items not saving properly, requiring multiple attempts
- Save/delete buttons not working consistently

**Requested features**

- Video upload capability
- Genre/category filters for easier searching
- Messaging or commenting between users
- iPad app optimization and support
- Export to editable PDF format


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EF Circle free?

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

### Is Hypelist free?

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

### Which has better reviews, EF Circle or Hypelist?

EF Circle is rated higher. EF Circle averages 4.8 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Hypelist averages 4.7 from 431 ratings.

### Do EF Circle or Hypelist have ads?

Hypelist shows ads; EF Circle does not.

### Which is updated more often, EF Circle or Hypelist?

EF Circle ships an update every 14 months, and Hypelist weekly. Most recently, EF Circle was updated on September 22, 2026 and Hypelist on September 21, 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.*