Comparison

Manci vs Circles Reader

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

Head to head

Manci

TV app for use with Mastodon

A sleek, powerful RSS reader

Free

📡 News

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About

Manci

Features

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Manci is a client and authenticator for Mastodon, the decentralized social network. - Read the latest public posts - Helps signing in to you account from the companion Manci TV app End-user license agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Circles Reader

Features

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Stay updated with the latest news, blogs, and articles from your favorite sources with Circles Reader, the ultimate RSS reader designed for the modern user. Whether you're a news junkie, a blog enthusiast, or simply someone who loves to stay informed, Circles Reader is your go-to app for a seamless reading experience. Key Features: - Syncs all your feeds and articles via your favorite RSS aggregator service - Dark mode: reduce eye strain and enjoy reading in low-light environments

Screenshots

Manci4 screens

Circles Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Circles Reader at none against Manci's 2. Circles Reader also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). Manci's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Manci sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Circles Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Manci ships an update every 2 months, Circles Reader fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level

Manci versus Circles Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Manci	Circles Reader
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 2 months	Fortnightly — better
Ads	No — better	Yes
In-app purchases	Yes	No — better
Devices	iPhone, Apple TV	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	18.0	16.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	11 MB	58 MB
Age rating	12+	17+
Developer	Akos Polster	Circles Incorporated

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Manci

Subscriptions2

Monthly Pro Subscription$1.991 Month
Yearly Pro Subscription$9.991 Year

None

Circles Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Manci free?

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

Is Circles Reader free?

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

Do Manci or Circles Reader have ads?

Circles Reader shows ads; Manci does not.

Which is updated more often, Manci or Circles Reader?

Manci ships an update every 2 months, and Circles Reader fortnightly. Most recently, Manci was updated on October 30, 2026 and Circles Reader on October 27, 2026.