Circle Socials vs UNET
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!
UNET
Connect authentically, share ideas, and build genuine relationships on a social network that prioritizes your privacy and control. Express yourself without algorithmic interference and customize your experience to create a safe, secure space for genuine interaction.
- Own your privacy, data stays yours
- Share posts without algorithmic interference
- Connect with people sharing your interests
- Control who sees your content
- Experience true security with zero-knowledge architecture
- Ad-free and tracking-free experience
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UNET — The Social Network Built for You Say more with UNET, the social network that puts you first. UNET is where communities come together to connect authentically, share ideas, and build genuine relationships. OWN YOUR PRIVACY Your data stays yours. We don't track you, don't sell your information to advertisers, and don't collect it. Your digital footprint belongs exclusively to you. SHARE YOUR VOICE Create posts to express what's on your mind. No algorithms deciding what deserves attention — just authentic connection. CONNECT WITH REAL PEOPLE Find your community and engage with people who share your interests. Jump into conversations with ideas, humor, and perspectives. CONTROL THE CONVERSATION Customize who can see your content, reply to your posts, or mention you. Block unwanted accounts and enjoy a safe space. EXPERIENCE TRUE SECURITY Your password never leaves your device. Challenge-response authentication and zero-knowledge architecture — we can't access your account even if we wanted to. BUILT ON FREEDOM No ads, no tracking, no algorithms controlling your feed. UNET is free to use — social networking as it should be. Privacy Policy: https://unet.social/privacy Terms of Service: https://unet.social/terms Support: support@unet.social
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: UNET at weekly against Circle Socials's fortnightly. UNET also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Circle Socials against 5.0 for UNET. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.
Circle Socials ships an update fortnightly, UNET weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Circle Socials | UNET |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Circle Network AB | Maksym Taranenko |
Customer experience
Circle Socials
UNET
In-app purchases
Circle Socials
No in-app purchases
UNET
No in-app purchases









