Comparison

CIRCLES vs LoveAbility

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

Head to head
About

CIRCLES

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
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Circles is here to revolutionize the way we make plans, from electrifying night outs to cozy double dates, exhilarating ski trips, or simply grabbing a bite with new friends. Our innovative approach encourages you to team up with your friends, forming squads of up to four, to discover and match with other squads. It's about creating memories, sharing laughs, and enjoying the moment in a setting that feels familiar and exciting at the same time. Circles believes in the power of group dynamics to foster genuine connections and unforgettable moments. By moving away from the traditional one-on-one meetups, we open the door to a world where socializing feels natural, and every meet is a chance to expand your circle and experiences. You are already going out with your friends anyway in search of meeting other friend groups out, so why not increase your exposure and have access to every friend group in your city at your fingertips :)

About

LoveAbility

This app fosters genuine connections by prioritizing conversation and shared experiences over superficial matching. It offers a ghost-free environment with communication tools and a library of dating advice. Designed for adults 18+, it welcomes all identities and connection goals.

Highlights
  • No swiping, avatar-based matching
  • Connection suggestions based on preferences
  • Inclusive for all identities and goals
  • Ghost-free communication tools
  • Coaching Corner for dating advice
  • Social-style mingling and topic discussions
Features
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Ditch the swiping and ghosting and level up to more genuine connections. LoveAbility helps you make authentic connections and let your unique LoveAbility shine, whatever you're going through. Each one of us has a unique LoveAbility - we want to help you be seen. LoveAbility is a mental health friendly dating app for adults 18 and over. Seven ways LoveAbility is different from other dating and social apps: 1. No more swiping. Pick an avatar that speaks to you and decide together when you're both ready to share selfies. Take your time, get to know one another, and be seen in a deeper way before showing off your smile. 2. Connection over matching. Real connection takes time and information. LoveAbility offers "new connection" suggestions based on your preferences and encourages you to slow down and learn one another more deeply. 3. Inclusivity. LoveAbility welcomes all identities, orientations, and connection goals. Check out the options. 4. Get real. People connect on shared experiences more than on perfection. 5. Ghost-free zone. No one likes being ghosted, but many still struggle to avoid it. LoveAbility nudges you when you get stuck and offers a drop-down of suggested phrasing to help you communicate kindly. Healthy communication is a practice, and we're here to help. 6. Coaching Corner. A curated library of articles on healthy dating, communication, and relationship habits, written for general education only. The content in Coaching Corner is informational and is not medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice. 7. Social-style mingling. Connection isn't only up to an algorithm. "Mingle" lets you discuss interesting topics, customize your own page to share your individuality and interests, and engage with posts from others. Safety first. LoveAbility is for adults 18 and over. We provide in-app tools to report users and content and to block anyone you don't want to interact with. Important: LoveAbility is not a medical device and does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical or mental-health condition. Information shared in the app is for general informational and social purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for any concerns about your mental or physical health. We hope LoveAbility helps you build genuine, lasting connections and show off your unique LoveAbility.

Screenshots

CIRCLES4 screens
LoveAbility4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CIRCLES at weekly against LoveAbility's every 4 weeks. CIRCLES also leads on ratings volume (47 vs 2). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for CIRCLES against 5.0 for LoveAbility. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CIRCLES has 47 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CIRCLES ships an update weekly, LoveAbility every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CIRCLES versus LoveAbility: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCIRCLESLoveAbility
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (47 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings47 — better2
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.4 — better14.0.0
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB66 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperCircles Social, Inc.App Developer Studio Cc

Customer experience

CIRCLES

All ratings47 ratings
Positive97.9%
Neutral2.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

LoveAbility

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

CIRCLES

No in-app purchases

None

LoveAbility

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CIRCLES free?
CIRCLES is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LoveAbility free?
LoveAbility is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CIRCLES or LoveAbility?
LoveAbility is rated higher. CIRCLES averages 5.0 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while LoveAbility averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do CIRCLES or LoveAbility have ads?
Neither CIRCLES nor LoveAbility shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CIRCLES or LoveAbility?
CIRCLES ships an update weekly, and LoveAbility every 4 weeks. Most recently, CIRCLES was updated on October 22, 2026 and LoveAbility on October 6, 2026.

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