# Lady First vs CIRCLES

The clearest difference is rating: CIRCLES at 5.0 against Lady First's 4.4. CIRCLES also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Lady First's advantage is ratings volume (923 vs 47). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lady First sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. CIRCLES asks for nothing beyond the download.

CIRCLES holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lady First has 923 ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Lady First's written reviews are positive against 100% of CIRCLES's.

Lady First ships an update every 2 months, CIRCLES weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lady First | CIRCLES |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (923 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lady-first-casual-dating-app/id1611023259/reviews) | **[5.0 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circles-for-your-squad/id6449058708/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **923** | 47 |
| Positive reviews | 77.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 142 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Gauravkumar Patel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1583228360) | [Circles Social, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661209969) |

## What reviewers say

### Lady First

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lady-first-casual-dating-app/id1611023259)

This dating app prioritizes women's control and safety with features like anonymity options and permission-based video calls. Men can connect through verified profiles and respond to requests, aiming for a more secure and engaging dating experience.

**Highlights:** Women in control of connections, Anonymous and safe interactions, No swiping for men, Verified profiles, Live streaming for women, Permission-based video calls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hookup Dating Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Lady First PRO -50%Discounted | $8.99 | per month |
| Lady First Hookup 50% OFF | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Lady First - Month Premium | $17.99 | per month |
| Lady 3 Month Premium | $45.99 | per 3 months |
| Lady First - Infinity Premium | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app
- 👍 Fun
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Awesome
- 👍 Nice app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes
- 🐛 Buggy
- 💰 Requires payment for full functionality
- 🤖 Filled with bots and fake profiles

**Reported bugs**

- App keeps crashing on launch
- Unable to register account
- Photos not uploading properly

**Requested features**

- Free messaging for all users
- Dark mode option
- Improved security and verification


### CIRCLES

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circles-for-your-squad/id6449058708)

Connect with other friend groups to make plans and create memories. Discover and match with squads of up to four for social outings, from nights out to trips.

**Highlights:** Form squads of up to four, Discover and match with other squads, Plan group outings and activities, Facilitate social connections, Expand your social circle

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Innovative concept
- 🤝 Facilitates making friends
- 🥳 Group dating is fun
- 😊 Less pressure
- 👍 Natural interactions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lady First free?

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

### Is CIRCLES free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lady First or CIRCLES?

CIRCLES is rated higher. Lady First averages 4.4 out of 5 from 923 ratings, while CIRCLES averages 5.0 from 47 ratings.

### Do Lady First or CIRCLES have ads?

Neither Lady First nor CIRCLES shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lady First or CIRCLES?

Lady First ships an update every 2 months, and CIRCLES weekly. Most recently, Lady First was updated on October 30, 2026 and CIRCLES on October 22, 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.*