# Loop vs CIRCLES

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CIRCLES at 100% against Loop's 38%. CIRCLES also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Loop's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 47). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Loop sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. CIRCLES asks for nothing beyond the download.

CIRCLES holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loop has 1K ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Loop's written reviews are positive against 100% of CIRCLES's.

Loop ships an update every 6 weeks, CIRCLES weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loop | CIRCLES |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-the-matchmaking-app/id6446096597/reviews) | **[5.0 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circles-for-your-squad/id6449058708/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 47 |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 64 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [LOOOPMEIN INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637680960) | [Circles Social, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661209969) |

## What reviewers say

### Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-the-matchmaking-app/id6446096597)

Connect with new people through your existing social circle and shared communities. Discover potential matches by seeing who your friends know and requesting introductions. Facilitates connections based on events, locations, and shared interests.

**Highlights:** Matchmaking through friends, Request introductions, Event-based groups, Location-based groups, Community matching, Professional matchmaker integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Loop Premium (1 Month) | $29.99 | per month |
| Loop Premium (3 Months) | $74.99 | per 3 months |
| Loop Premium (6 Months) | $119.99 | per 6 months |
| Loop Premium (1 Year) | $179.99 | per year |
| Premium Intro Request | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Match Accept | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2 Premium Match Accepts | $14.99 | one-time |
| 2 Premium Intro Requests | $14.99 | one-time |
| 3 Premium Intro Requests | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3 Premium Match Accepts | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Group Unlock | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2 Premium Group Unlocks | $34.99 | one-time |
| 3 Premium Group Unlocks | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Great concept for matchmaking
- 🤝 Helpful for setting up friends
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 🎉 Success stories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for basic features
- 🔍 Limited search and filtering options
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🤖 Lack of communication with matches
- 🙅‍♀️ Inability to delete profile

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after recent updates
- Registration screen issues on certain devices
- Constant log-out problems
- Unreliable location feature

**Requested features**

- Ability to communicate with matches
- Improved search and filtering options
- Notification system for match outcomes
- Tools to help grow matchmaker groups
- More detailed user profiles


### CIRCLES

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circles-for-your-squad/id6449058708)

Connect with other friend groups to make plans and create memories. Discover and match with squads of up to four for social outings, from nights out to trips.

**Highlights:** Form squads of up to four, Discover and match with other squads, Plan group outings and activities, Facilitate social connections, Expand your social circle

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loop free?

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

### Is CIRCLES free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Loop or CIRCLES?

CIRCLES is rated higher. Loop averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while CIRCLES averages 5.0 from 47 ratings.

### Do Loop or CIRCLES have ads?

Neither Loop nor CIRCLES shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Loop or CIRCLES?

Loop ships an update every 6 weeks, and CIRCLES weekly. Most recently, Loop was updated on September 26, 2026 and CIRCLES on June 8, 2026.

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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.*