# Circles vs CCR Connect

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CCR Connect at none against Circles's 8. Circles's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Circles sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. CCR Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Circles against 5.0 for CCR Connect. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Circles has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Circles | CCR Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circles-verified-communities/id1670176496/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ccr-connect/id6772894942/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 57 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Rene Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728485042) | [College Republicans](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772893840) |

## What reviewers say

### Circles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circles-verified-communities/id1670176496)

Connect with others based on verified affiliations and interests. Discover AI friends and human connections within shared "Circles." Organize and join hangouts with people who share your passions.

**Highlights:** AI-powered social networking, Verify affiliations for connections, Discover people and AI friends, Post and request to attend hangouts, Create and join interest-based Circles

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Join Unlimited Circles | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Join Unlimited Private Circles | $2.99 | per month |
| Join Unlimited Private Circles | $2.99 | per month |
| Access Premium Badged Circles | $5.99 | per month |
| Access Unlimited Private Circles | $9.99 | per month |
| Join Unlimited Private Circles | $9.99 | per month |
| Join Unlimited Private Circles | $9.99 | per month |


### CCR Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ccr-connect/id6772894942)

Connect with fellow members of California College Republicans. Access chapter news, events, and resources, engage in real-time messaging, and join voice/video meetings. Manage member rosters and stay informed about state-wide activities.

**Highlights:** Chapter news, events, and resources, Real-time messaging and group chats, In-app voice and video meetings, Member directory and profile management, Event registration and notifications, Customizable user profiles, Leadership management tools

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Circles free?

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

### Is CCR Connect free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Circles or CCR Connect?

CCR Connect is rated higher. Circles averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while CCR Connect averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Circles or CCR Connect have ads?

Both Circles and CCR Connect show ads.

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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.*