SpicyMatch vs circles*
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SpicyMatch
Connect with like-minded individuals through a social feed, instant messaging, and event discovery. Features include profile liking, speed dating, and a geolocation map to find local points of interest. Enjoy full control over your privacy and discretion.
- Social media wall and news feed
- Instant Messenger & Chat
- Push Notifications
- Friend requests and profile liking
- Speed Dating and travel plans
- Local and global events
- GPS Geolocation Map
- Advanced search
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Meeting new open-minded friends on SpicyMatch is as easy as swiping right! 100% discretion & user privacy - YOU ARE IN TOTAL CONTROL! The SpicyMatch App offers the following features: • Full social media wall and news feed; • Instant Messenger & Chat (without the need to give your mobile number out); • Push Notifications - when someone views your profile, or you receive instant messages, or when people are looking to speed date, etc; • Send & Accept Friends Requests and Like profiles on the fly; • Speed Dating for immediate dates & Travel Plans of members travelling to your area; • Parties, Vacations & Events right near you and all across the world; • GPS Geolocation Map for members, shops, clubs, and points of interest, etc near you; • Extensive advanced Search feature; • Upload & share your photos directly from your device or use your camera to create new ones. Regular Updates with new features. Please visit our website for all available features.
circles*
A private messaging application designed for intimate communication with close contacts. Share direct and group messages, voice notes, and ephemeral photos or videos. Your identity and profile are synced from an existing account, ensuring a seamless and secure experience.
- Direct and group messaging
- Voice messages
- Ephemeral photo/video sharing (Moments)
- Viewership tracking for Moments
- Profile sync from existing account
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Circles is a private messaging app for staying close with the people who matter. • Direct and group messages with the people in your circles • Voice messages • Moments — share a photo or video that disappears after 24 hours • See who has viewed your moments • Your profile, avatar, and identity sync from your Scrolls account Circles uses your existing Scrolls account to sign in — no separate signup required. Your conversations stay between you and your circles.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: circles* at 100% against SpicyMatch's 0%. circles* also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads 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
Both are free to download. SpicyMatch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. circles* asks for nothing beyond the download.
circles* holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SpicyMatch's written reviews are positive against 100% of circles*'s.
SpicyMatch ships an update every 2 months, circles* every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SpicyMatch | circles* |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SpicyMatch Ltd. | CHRISTOPHER ANTHONY PROVOST |
Customer experience
SpicyMatch
circles*
In-app purchases
SpicyMatch
- 1 Month$17.99
circles*
No in-app purchases
Questions
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