# Iconfactory Tapestry vs Hey Circl

The clearest difference is monetization model: Hey Circl at freemium against Iconfactory Tapestry's subscription. Hey Circl also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Iconfactory Tapestry's advantage is ratings volume (327 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Iconfactory Tapestry sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Hey Circl sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hey Circl holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Iconfactory Tapestry has 327 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Iconfactory Tapestry ships an update every 4 weeks, Hey Circl every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Iconfactory Tapestry | Hey Circl |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (327 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iconfactory-tapestry/id6448078074/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hey-circl/id6761967093/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **327** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 82.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 74 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Iconfactory](https://appshunter.io/developer/281795483) | [Nexrage Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/964319662) |

## What reviewers say

### Iconfactory Tapestry

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iconfactory-tapestry/id6448078074)

Aggregate content from various social media, blogs, podcasts, and video channels into a single, chronological feed. Organize your digital life with custom timelines, powerful search, and spoiler-blocking rules for a personalized browsing experience.

**Highlights:** Unified chronological timeline, Supports social media, blogs, RSS, podcasts, YouTube, Customizable timelines, Spoiler and topic muting rules, Cross-device sync, Private by design, Custom connectors

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Tapestry Lifetime Purchase | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Chronological timeline
- 👍 Elegant and polished design
- 🔒 Secure and privacy-focused
- 🎨 Customizable appearance
- 🔗 Integrates multiple feeds (RSS, Bluesky, Mastodon, YouTube, etc.)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Confusing connector setup process
- 🔍 Limited feed management options (no read/unread, bookmarks, etc.)
- 🖼️ Cluttered UI with too much visual noise
- 🔍 Lack of in-app engagement (no likes, replies, etc.)

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent behavior when rotating device
- Occasional feed sync issues
- Crashes when trying to screenshot certain screens

**Requested features**

- Add ability to mark posts as read
- Implement bookmarking/saving functionality
- Allow custom font size and theme options
- Provide more granular control over muting/filtering
- Add in-app engagement features (likes, replies, etc.)


### Hey Circl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hey-circl/id6761967093)

This app helps groups make decisions together, suggesting personalized recommendations for movies, restaurants, activities, and more. It learns your group's preferences over time to offer smarter choices and streamlines the decision-making process.

**Highlights:** Group decision making, Personalized recommendations, Multiple categories (movies, food, etc.), Live voting, Decision history, iMessage integration, Home Screen widget

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Circl Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Creator Pro | $24.99 | per month |
| Circl Pro (Yearly) | $39.99 | per year |
| Creator Pro (Yearly) | $249.99 | per year |
| 5 rounds | $2.49 | one-time |
| 15 rounds | $5.99 | one-time |
| 40 rounds | $13.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Iconfactory Tapestry free?

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

### Is Hey Circl free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Iconfactory Tapestry or Hey Circl?

Hey Circl is rated higher. Iconfactory Tapestry averages 4.6 out of 5 from 327 ratings, while Hey Circl averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Iconfactory Tapestry or Hey Circl have ads?

Neither Iconfactory Tapestry nor Hey Circl shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Iconfactory Tapestry or Hey Circl?

Iconfactory Tapestry ships an update every 4 weeks, and Hey Circl every 3 days. Most recently, Iconfactory Tapestry was updated on November 7, 2026 and Hey Circl on October 31, 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.*