Circle Socials vs my_social
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!
my_social
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Discover the world through your friends' eyes! Our social app offers you a unique experience: share photos and videos and see where they were taken on the interactive map! Watch your friends' special moments in real time, right at the location where they experienced them. Maximum privacy and control: Make friends only with those you choose, thanks to your personal QR code that you can share with your friends. This way, your network is made up exclusively of people you select, ensuring a safe and private experience. Explore, share, and stay connected like never before!
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Verdict
Circle Socials and my_social are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Circle Socials | my_social |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Circle Network AB | Mauro Russo |
In-app purchases
Circle Socials
No in-app purchases
my_social
No in-app purchases
