Ethos IM vs Circly App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Ethos IM
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Ethos is a mobile messaging app used for instant messaging, sharing photos, videos, audio recording, share location, voice calls
Circly App
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Circly is a minimalistic and fast messenger where text messages are combined with "circles". Forget about boring correspondence β add emotions, movement and live communication. Main features: Video mugs Record a short video by tapping one button. Mugs convey intonation, smile and mood better than any text. Perfect for a quick reply, a funny moment, or a personal greeting. Text dialogues Classic chats with fast message delivery. A userβfriendly interface without unnecessary noise - just you and your dialogue. Simplicity and speed The application is lightweight, runs instantly and is not overloaded with functions. Write, shoot, send β all in a couple of taps. Who is Circly for - For those who are tired of overloaded messengers with thousands of unnecessary functions. - For friends who want to stay in touch and see each other every day. - For short video statuses and quick emotions without editing. Circly: don't write, show me. Live circles instead of dry messages. Simply. Quickly. Sincerely. Privacy policy: https://telegra.ph/Privacy-Policy-04-27-109 Terms of use: https://telegra.ph/Terms-of-Use-04-27-7
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ethos IM at none against Circly App's 3. Ethos IM also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Circly App's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Circly App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Ethos IM asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ethos IM ships an update every 2 months, Circly App every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ethos IM | Circly App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 β better | 16.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 172 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Ozone Tech SRL | Oleksandra Chystova |
In-app purchases
Ethos IM
No in-app purchases
Circly App
- Weekly Access$6.997 Days
- Monthly Access$12.991 Month
- Yearly Access$24.991 Year









