Comparison

CirclePlug vs Squad

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

Head to head

CirclePlug

Solution for all communities

★ 5.02 ratingsView app →

About

CirclePlug

Features

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CirclePlug from Shypes is a Free community solution that allows you to collaborate within your community as well as participate in high-engagement activities like events, membership, and fund-raising within your community. It is simple, reliable, and keeps you connected to the people that matter.

About

Squad

This application enables businesses to scan customer QR codes for seamless payment processing. It is designed exclusively for partners of the service, facilitating transactions for products and services.

Highlights

QR code scanning for payments
Product and service transactions
Business partner exclusive
Point of Sale functionality

Features

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First version of Squad POS (Point of Sale). This app is only for Squad partners with businesses that need to scan customer’s QR codes to pay for products and services.

Screenshots

CirclePlug4 screens

Squad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CirclePlug at weekly against Squad's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CirclePlug ships an update weekly, Squad every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level

CirclePlug versus Squad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	CirclePlug	Squad
Price	Free	Free
Rating	—	5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews	—	100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings	—	2 — better
Update frequency	Weekly — better	Every 6 weeks
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	—	Free
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	13.0	13.0
Further details — not scored
Size	89 MB	21 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Shypes Inc.	SQUADJJ, LLC

In-app purchases

None

CirclePlug

No in-app purchases

None

Squad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CirclePlug free?

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

Is Squad free?

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

Do CirclePlug or Squad have ads?

Neither CirclePlug nor Squad shows ads.

Which is updated more often, CirclePlug or Squad?

CirclePlug ships an update weekly, and Squad every 6 weeks. Most recently, CirclePlug was updated on September 30, 2026 and Squad on September 30, 2026.