Circle Socials vs NearByes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Circle Socials
Discover digital profiles of people nearby in real-time. See social media links like Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn from others at the same location, facilitating real-world connections without swiping.
- Discover nearby digital profiles
- View social media links (Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn)
- Real-time location-based discovery
- No swiping or matching required
- Connect digital and physical presence
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You see someone at a café, an event, or the gym and wonder: who are they? Circle Socials makes it easy to find out. The app shows you digital profiles – like Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn - from people at the same location as you, in real time. No swipes, no matches. Just the digital meeting the physical. Here’s how it works: When you open the app, you’ll see profiles of other users nearby. Tap to view their socials and learn more about who’s around you. Download and give it a try!
NearByes
Discover and connect with people and businesses in your local area. Find nearby users' Instagram profiles to expand your social network and explore local events and businesses. Engage with your community through an intuitive and user-friendly interface.
- Connect with nearby users
- Discover local businesses
- Find nearby events
- Access Instagram usernames
- User-friendly interface
- Expand social network
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NearByes is your gateway to a vibrant social community where you can effortlessly connect with people and businesses in your vicinity. Access nearby users' Instagram usernames to easily connect with them and discover what's happening nearby. Whether you're looking for new friends, local events, or nearby businesses, NearByes has you covered. Discover interesting individuals and engaging events happening around you, and easily connect with them to expand your social network. With intuitive features and a user-friendly interface, NearByes makes it simple to explore your surroundings and engage with your community like never before. Download NearByes now and start connecting with the world around you! Privacy Policy link : https://nearbyes.com/privacy-policy.html Terms of Service/Use link : https://nearbyes.com/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Circle Socials at 5.0 against NearByes's 3.0. Circle Socials also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. NearByes sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Circle Socials asks for nothing beyond the download.
Circle Socials holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Circle Socials ships an update fortnightly, NearByes every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on June 2, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Circle Socials | NearByes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 3.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 108 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Circle Network AB | GLOBAL RESSOURCES SYSTEM |
Customer experience
Circle Socials
NearByes
In-app purchases
Circle Socials
No in-app purchases
NearByes
- NearByes Plus (50% PROMO)$2.491 Month
- NearByes Plus (30% PROMO)$3.491 Month
- NearByes Premium (50% PROMO)$3.991 Month
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- NearByes Plus$4.991 Month
- NearByes Premium (30% PROMO)$5.591 Month
- NearByes Premium$7.991 Month
- NearByes Plus (50% PROMO)$24.991 Year
- NearByes Plus (30% PROMO)$34.991 Year
- NearByes Premium (50% PROMO)$39.991 Year
- 6 MONTHS DISCOUNTED PREMIUM$44.996 Months
- NearByes Plus$49.991 Year
- NearByes Premium (30% PROMO)$55.991 Year
- NearByes Premium$79.991 Year
