CircleUp vs BarSwipe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CircleUp
Discover real-time local events and spontaneous meetups. This app connects you with people and trending activities happening nearby, encouraging real-world engagement. Stay social and active by exploring what's happening now.
- Discover real-time local events
- Connect with people in real life
- Find spontaneous meetups
- Stay updated on trending activities
- Explore local gatherings
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Discover what’s happening around you in real time! CircleUp blends social networking with real-world activities, helping you connect with people, find local events, and engage in spontaneous meetups. Whether it's nightlife, pop-up gatherings, or trending experiences, CircleUp keeps you in the loop. Stay social, stay active—see what’s happening now! Explore Local Events – Find out what’s live and happening near you. Connect in Real Life – Meet new people and join real-world experiences. Stay Updated – Get instant alerts on trending activities and gatherings. Join the movement. Don’t just scroll—CircleUp!
BarSwipe
Discover and coordinate nightlife and dating experiences in your city. Connect with real people in real time at popular venues. Find new bars, see local events, and make genuine connections for unforgettable nights out.
- Real-time connections
- Nightlife coordination
- Dating scene discovery
- Local event information
- Genuine connections
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BarSwipe is your go-to app for making the most of the nightlife and dating scene. Forget endless swiping and awkward meetups; we connect you with real people, in real time, at the city's best spots. Whether you're looking to hit up a new bar, find out what's happening in your neighborhood, or meet someone special, BarSwipe cuts through the noise. It's about making genuine connections and unforgettable nights.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: CircleUp at weekly against BarSwipe's every 3 weeks. BarSwipe's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.1). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. 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 CircleUp against 5.0 for BarSwipe. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 4 respectively.
CircleUp ships an update weekly, BarSwipe every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | CircleUp | BarSwipe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (10 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Kylique Hairston | BarSwipe |
Customer experience
CircleUp
BarSwipe
In-app purchases
CircleUp
No in-app purchases
BarSwipe
No in-app purchases
