Comparison

Hypelist vs Circool

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

Head to head
About

Hypelist

Create, share, and discover curated lists for movies, books, music, places, and more. Track your media consumption with a taste diary and import recommendations instantly from notes or links. Connect with others through shared interests and community reviews.

Highlights
  • Create lists for various media and interests
  • Track TV show episodes
  • Add notes, links, and images to list items
  • Log daily consumption in Taste Diary
  • Scan notes and links to create lists
  • Discover community recommendations and reviews
  • Organize taste with ranked and Top 10 lists
Features
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Welcome to Hypelist, a place to Curate, Share, and Connect. Hypelist is a list app built around taste. You can create lists for movies, TV shows, books, places, music, products, interests, and hobbies. Explore recommendations through lists shared by friends, creators, and people who share your interests. Create lists your way • Create lists for movies, books, TV shows, games, places, music, products, and more • Track TV shows episode by episode • Add notes, links, images, and media to any item • Create mixed media collections that combine different item types Log your taste with Taste Diary Track what you watch, read, listen to, and play, day by day. Taste Diary lets you log movies, books, music, games, and places and see everything in a calendar view. Check your stats to see how many movies you've watched, books you've read, or games you've played each month, year, or all time. • Log movies, books, music, games, and places daily • View your taste timeline in a calendar • Track personal stats: monthly, yearly, and all-time Import recommendations instantly Scan handwritten notes and turn them into organized lists in seconds — or scan links from your favorite videos to import the recommendations mentioned in them. • Scan notes to create lists instantly • Import recommendations from videos by scanning links Discover recommendations and read community reviews Find movie recommendations, book recommendations, and more through community lists from friends, creators, and other users. Browse book bestsellers, discover movies playing near you, and explore trending topics. Every movie, book, album, place, or game includes community notes — reviews from other users who added the same item and the lists it belongs to. • Discover recommendations through community lists • Browse book bestsellers and popular reading lists • See movies playing in your city and nearby theaters • Explore trending topics and emerging interests • Read reviews and community notes on any movie, book, or game Search and explore Search across lists, items, and profiles in one place. Explore trending movies, TV shows, books, and games, or jump back to saved collections and recommendations. Rank and organize your taste Create ranked lists and Top 10 lists across categories, from movies and books to video games across different consoles. Pin lists for easy access and move items between lists as your taste evolves. Your profile is your taste Showcase ranked lists, pinned picks, and recommendations so others can discover your taste. • Customize your profile with backgrounds, frames, and styles (Ultra) • Keep certain lists private while sharing others publicly (Ultra) Unlock more with Hypelist Ultra • Unlimited items per list • Hypelist Intelligence with monthly AI credits • Private lists and list collaboration • Folders for organizing lists • Mixed media collections and list themes • Ranked lists, pinned lists, and custom app icons • Profile customization and ad-free experience One app for all your lists From movies and TV shows to books, games, places, and music, Hypelist keeps your watchlists, reading lists, ranked picks, recommendations, taste diary, and collections in one organized space. Now available on the web Hypelist is now on the web too. The same product. Just more space. More context. More depth. Access your lists, recommendations, and taste diary from any browser at app.hypelist.com. …ARE YOU ON THE LIST? Privacy Policy: https://hypelist.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://hypelist.com/tos Questions? hello@hypelist.com | Instagram: @hypelist

About

Circool

Connects content creators with brands for real-world experiences. Discover events, sign up easily, and share your experiences directly through the app. Brands can also use the platform to find verified creators.

Highlights
  • Create creator profile with content and social links
  • Discover and sign up for brand experiences
  • Track inscription status and receive notifications
  • Upload content directly from the app
  • Verified creator community for safety
  • Brand portal for creating experiences and finding creators
Features
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Circool conecta a creadores de contenido con marcas a través de experiencias reales. ¿Te imaginas que tus marcas favoritas te inviten a vivir sus experiencias? Con Circool, tu contenido y tu comunidad abren la puerta a eventos, lanzamientos y activaciones pensadas para ti. Descubre experiencias, inscríbete en segundos y comparte lo que vives con tu audiencia. CÓMO FUNCIONA 1. Crea tu perfil de creador: cuéntanos sobre tu contenido, sube tus fotos y vincula tus redes sociales. 2. Elige hasta 3 categorías que van contigo para recibir experiencias hechas a tu medida. 3. Explora las experiencias disponibles e inscríbete en las que más te interesen. 4. Sigue el estado de tus inscripciones y recibe notificaciones cuando una marca te confirme. 5. Vive la experiencia y sube tu contenido directamente desde la app. DESCUBRE EXPERIENCIAS • Explora experiencias de marcas organizadas por categorías. • Guarda tus favoritas para no perderlas de vista. • Revisa fecha, lugar y todos los detalles antes de inscribirte. TU PERFIL DE CREADOR • Muestra quién eres: tus fotos, tus categorías y tus redes sociales en un solo lugar. • Las marcas revisan tu perfil para invitarte a las experiencias correctas. • Actualiza tu información cuando quieras. TUS EXPERIENCIAS, ORGANIZADAS • Consulta el estado de cada inscripción: pendiente o confirmada. • Recibe notificaciones para no perderte ninguna novedad. • Sube el contenido que creaste en cada experiencia y compártelo con la marca. UNA COMUNIDAD SEGURA Cada perfil pasa por un proceso de verificación antes de ser visible. Así mantenemos una comunidad confiable tanto para creadores como para marcas. ¿ERES UNA MARCA? Circool también es para ti: crea experiencias, descubre creadores verificados y conecta con las personas que mejor representan tu marca desde nuestro panel web. Descarga Circool gratis y empieza a vivir experiencias que valen la pena compartir.

Screenshots

Hypelist4 screens
Circool3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hypelist at 4.7 against Circool's 1.0. Hypelist also leads on ratings volume (445 vs 1). Circool's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support 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. Hypelist sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Circool asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hypelist holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hypelist has 445 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hypelist ships an update weekly, Circool every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Hypelist versus Circool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHypelistCircool
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (445 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews72.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings445 — better1
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size340 MB40 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperHypelist, LLCCinthya vitery

Customer experience

Hypelist

All ratings445 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral2.9%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews107 reviews
Positive72.9%
Neutral8.4%
Negative18.7%

Circool

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Hypelist

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • 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
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  • App becomes laggy with many items
  • Category/topic not saving when adding items
  • Lists showing 0 episodes for tracking shows
  • App stuck playing audio on startup
  • Contact page not working for support requests

Requested features

10 requests
  • Video upload capability
  • Genre/category filters for easier searching
  • Messaging or commenting between users
  • iPad app optimization and support
  • Export to editable PDF format
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  • Draft/auto-save feature for unsaved lists
  • Grid/Pinterest-style photo view option
  • Optional contact permissions
  • Remove thumbnail placeholders option
  • Unlimited items without subscription

Circool

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Hypelist

Subscriptions8
  • Premium Weekly Subscription$0.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Premium Weekly Subscription$3.997 Days
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  • Premium Weekly Subscription3 Days trial2 variants$3.997 Days
  • Premium Yearly Subscription$14.991 Year
  • Premium 7-Day Trial7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Premium 30-Day Trial1 Month trial$29.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly Subscription3 Days trial2 variants$29.991 Year
None

Circool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hypelist free?
Hypelist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Circool free?
Circool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hypelist or Circool?
Hypelist is rated higher. Hypelist averages 4.7 out of 5 from 445 ratings, while Circool averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Hypelist or Circool have ads?
Hypelist shows ads; Circool does not.
Which is updated more often, Hypelist or Circool?
Hypelist ships an update weekly, and Circool every 5 days. Most recently, Hypelist was updated on November 7, 2026 and Circool on October 31, 2026.

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