CirclePlug vs Optas Messenger
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CirclePlug
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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.
Optas Messenger
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Your all-in-one platform for posting, commenting, and chatting seamlessly. Stay connected, express yourself, and engage with ease. Exciting new features are on their way—coming soon! Stay tuned for updates that will enhance your experience. Download Optassion today and be part of a growing community where possibilities are endless.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CirclePlug at 13.0 against Optas Messenger's 15.6. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CirclePlug ships an update every 4 days, Optas Messenger every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | CirclePlug | Optas Messenger |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 92 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shypes Inc. | Anshu Verma |
In-app purchases
CirclePlug
No in-app purchases
Optas Messenger
No in-app purchases
