Comparison

Swing by vs Circle Socials

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

Head to head
About

Swing by

Features
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Det självklara stället för den som lever swingerlivet. En community byggd för de som söker likasinnade, med rätt matchningar, inte alla. Diskretion är inte ett tillägg utan inbyggt från grunden. En kartvy visar profiler nära dig med ungefärlig position, så att du ser och syns utan att avslöja exakt var du befinner dig. Chatta direkt i appen och få pushnotiser när det händer, om du vill ha dem. Swing By hanterar hela flödet från första kontakt till planerad träff. Kolla kartan när andan faller på eller boka i förväg när det passar bättre. Ladda ner gratis och skapa din profil. Hemsida: https://www.swingby.se Kontakt: info@swingby.se EULA: https://www.swingby.se/terms-of-use Privat Policy: https://www.swingby.se/privacy-policy

About

Circle Socials

Discover digital profiles of people nearby in real-time. See social media links like Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn from others at the same location, facilitating real-world connections without swiping.

Highlights
  • Discover nearby digital profiles
  • View social media links (Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn)
  • Real-time location-based discovery
  • No swiping or matching required
  • Connect digital and physical presence
Features
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You see someone at a café, an event, or the gym and wonder: who are they? Circle Socials makes it easy to find out. The app shows you digital profiles – like Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn - from people at the same location as you, in real time. No swipes, no matches. Just the digital meeting the physical. Here’s how it works: When you open the app, you’ll see profiles of other users nearby. Tap to view their socials and learn more about who’s around you. Download and give it a try!

Screenshots

Swing by4 screens
Circle Socials4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Circle Socials at none against Swing by's 2. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Swing by sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Circle Socials asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Swing by ships an update every 3 weeks, Circle Socials fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Swing by versus Circle Socials: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwing byCircle Socials
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.114.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB81 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSwing by ABCircle Network AB

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Swing by

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription$0.991 Month
  • Yearly subscription$14.991 Year
None

Circle Socials

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Swing by free?
Swing by is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Circle Socials free?
Circle Socials is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Swing by or Circle Socials have ads?
Neither Swing by nor Circle Socials shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Swing by or Circle Socials?
Swing by ships an update every 3 weeks, and Circle Socials fortnightly. Most recently, Swing by was updated on October 1, 2026 and Circle Socials on September 28, 2026.

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