ThriftNest vs Circlepay NG
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ThriftNest
This app helps users save money effortlessly through various thrift plans. It supports both individual savings goals and group savings initiatives, making financial planning transparent and user-friendly.
- Effortless savings
- Transparent financial planning
- User-friendly mobile app
- Tailored thrift plans
- Public and private group support
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ThriftNest offers a comprehensive suite of features designed to make savings effortless, transparent and with user-friendly mobile app provides various thrift plans tailored to individual needs and supports both public and private groups.
Circlepay NG
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Circlepay helps you build a savings habit that actually sticks, on your own or with the people you trust. Most of us plan to save every month, then it's gone before we notice. Circlepay fixes that by making saving social, simple, and something you look forward to. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Set a personal savings goal and watch it grow. - Start a circle with friends and save toward a shared goal together. - Run a rotating savings group, the ajo or esusu you already know, with a clear schedule and no chasing anyone for money. - Fund your wallet instantly with your own dedicated account number. - Withdraw to your bank whenever you need to. - Grow your Circle Score as you save consistently and unlock higher tiers. - Get reminders so you never miss a save. SAVE TOGETHER, NEVER BROKE Saving alone is hard. Saving with people who are counting on you is a different thing entirely. Circlepay brings your circle into your savings so you actually follow through. SAFE AND REGULATED Your money moves on regulated bank infrastructure through our licensed partner, Dot Microfinance Bank. We verify identity to keep accounts secure and meet financial regulations. BUILT BY STUDENTS, FOR STUDENTS Circlepay was built at Pan-Atlantic University by two students who wanted a better way to save on campus, with the people they save best with. Start building the habit today. Questions? circlepay@tosodigitaltechnologies.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Circlepay NG at every 3 days against ThriftNest's fortnightly. ThriftNest's advantage is iOS requirement (13 vs 15.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ThriftNest ships an update fortnightly, Circlepay NG every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ThriftNest | Circlepay NG |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Distyla LLC | TOSO DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES |
In-app purchases
ThriftNest
No in-app purchases
Circlepay NG
No in-app purchases









