# The Circle vs GChat Connect

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GChat Connect at none against The Circle's 2. GChat Connect also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Circle sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. GChat Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Circle | GChat Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Size | 49 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Owais Shaikh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702672140) | [Kyaw Thi Ha Lin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885263020) |

## What reviewers say

### The Circle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-circle-connect/id6461727296)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamond Plan | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Plan | $0.99 | one-time |


### GChat Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gchat-connect/id6760603734)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Circle free?

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

### Is GChat Connect free?

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

### Do The Circle or GChat Connect have ads?

Neither The Circle nor GChat Connect shows ads.

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