Comparison

Mapspot vs Cirple

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Mapspot

Claim virtual space tied to real-world locations, linking them to your social media. Build your presence, connect with others nearby, and discover digital gateways to user profiles.

Highlights
  • Claim exclusive 100-foot virtual spots
  • Link spots to social media profiles
  • Discover and connect with nearby users
  • Swap or gift virtual spots
  • Build digital presence and visibility
Features
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Mapspot® lets you place virtual Spots on the world map that connect directly to your social profile, creating new ways for people to discover you both online and in the real world. Place Spots in busy, high-traffic locations to increase your visibility, attract new visitors, and drive more engagement to your profile and content. Everyone starts with one free Spot. You can expand your presence by subscribing for additional Spots or earn up to 10 Spots by referring friends. With Spot Swap™, you can also trade Spots with other users, send and receive offers, or gift Spots directly to someone else. Platform rules: - Each person may have only one Mapspot account. - Your free Spot must be placed outside a major city. - Spots on the same account must be at least two miles apart. - An active subscription is required to place additional Spots. - Subscribers may place one Spot per major city. Subscriptions renew automatically each month unless canceled. Payment is charged to your App Store account at confirmation of purchase, and renewal may be charged within 24 hours before the next billing period begins. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your App Store subscription settings. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current paid billing period. Legal Privacy Policy: https://mapspot.com/privacypolicy Terms of Service: https://mapspot.com/termsofservice End User License Agreement (EULA): https://mapspot.com/enduserlicenseagreement Disclaimer: https://mapspot.com/disclaimer

About

Cirple

Discover real-time communities, events, and people around you on an interactive map. Connect with others for shared activities and local gatherings, fostering genuine connections in the real world.

Highlights
  • Real-time map of local communities and people
  • Join or create local circles and events
  • Connect with people nearby
  • Public and private circle options
  • Integrated reporting and moderation
Features
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Découvre tout ce qui se passe autour de toi : des communautés, des événements, des lieux vivants et des personnes apparaissent sur une carte, en temps réel. Pas de feed. Pas de followers. Pas de swipe. Une nouvelle façon d'explorer la vie sociale autour de toi. COMMENT ÇA MARCHE 1. Ouvre la carte Les cercles actifs et les personnes présentes apparaissent autour de toi, 2. Rejoins ou crée: Une ballade entre parents, un apéro au bord de l'eau, un cercle de quartier, un match de foot à rejoindre. Entre dans le moment, ou lance le tien. 3. Retrouve-toi en vrai Cirple révèle le contexte. À toi de faire le reste! CE QUE TU PEUX FAIRE - Rejoindre des cercles : des communautés ancrées dans un lieu et une passion : sport, sorties entre voisins, vie de campus, centres d'intérêt. - Discute dans les cercles ou avec les membres: échange avant, prolonge après. - Voir qui est autour de toi: au même endroit, au même moment, si tu le décides. PENSÉ POUR LE MONDE RÉEL Ta visibilité t'appartient. Tu choisis qui peut te voir, tu rejoins des cercles publics ou privés, et le signalement comme la modération sont intégrés. La proximité demande plus de confiance, c'est un principe, pas une option. CE QUE CIRPLE N'EST PAS Cirple n'est pas un réseau social mondial où l'on suit des profils à distance, ni une app de dating. Cirple permet de transformer chaque endroit en moment partagé. Réservé aux 18 ans et plus.

Screenshots

Mapspot4 screens
Cirple4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cirple at none against Mapspot's 7. Cirple also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Mapspot's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs weekly). On price, review sentiment, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Mapspot sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Cirple asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mapspot ships an update every 4 days, Cirple weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Mapspot versus Cirple: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapspotCirple
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (51 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings51 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB103 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperMapspot Inc.Cirple

Customer experience

Mapspot

All ratings51 ratings
Positive98.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Cirple

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Mapspot

Subscriptions7
  • 1/2 virtual acre$1.991 Month
  • 1.5 virtual acres$5.991 Month
  • 2.5 virtual acres$9.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • 5 virtual acres$19.991 Month
  • 7.5 virtual acres$29.991 Month
  • 12.5 virtual acres$49.991 Month
  • 25 virtual acres$99.991 Month
None

Cirple

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mapspot free?
Mapspot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cirple free?
Cirple is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mapspot or Cirple have ads?
Neither Mapspot nor Cirple shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mapspot or Cirple?
Mapspot ships an update every 4 days, and Cirple weekly. Most recently, Mapspot was updated on November 3, 2026 and Cirple on October 31, 2026.

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