# MyPlace vs Cercles

The clearest difference is monetization model: MyPlace at free against Cercles's subscription. MyPlace also leads on ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#115 vs unranked). Cercles's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 85%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MyPlace sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $95.99 per year and Cercles sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $199.00 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cercles holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of MyPlace's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cercles's.

MyPlace ships an update every 10 days, Cercles every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyPlace | Cercles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myplace/id1624296246/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cercles/id6476060173/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 84.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#115** | — |
| Size | 118 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [MyPlace Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1623453923) | [Ahmad Mansour](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725696600) |

## What reviewers say

### MyPlace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myplace/id1624296246)

**Currently charting:** #115 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

Connect with people you know and their trusted networks for safer home-sharing experiences. Build private, connected communities based on real-life relationships.

**Highlights:** Build individual networks, Uses phone contacts for connections, Safe and private home-sharing, Connects friends and friends-of-friends, Curated group creation

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MyPlace Subscription | $95.99 | per year |


### Cercles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cercles/id6476060173)

This app offers a private, curated community for members to access exclusive homes, events, and relationships. It focuses on a trustworthy and high-design home-sharing experience for approved members.

**Highlights:** Members-only home sharing, Access to exclusive homes, Private events, Community connections, Application and approval process, Trustworthy rental experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cercles Yearly Subscription | $199.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyPlace free?

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

### Is Cercles free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MyPlace or Cercles?

Cercles is rated higher. MyPlace averages 4.6 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Cercles averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do MyPlace or Cercles have ads?

Cercles shows ads; MyPlace does not.

### Which is updated more often, MyPlace or Cercles?

MyPlace ships an update every 10 days, and Cercles every 11 days. Most recently, MyPlace was updated on November 3, 2026 and Cercles on November 4, 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.*