Comparison

Our Circle vs PrayerSwap

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Our Circle

Connect with other parents of children with support needs in your local area. Build real-world friendships and find supportive communities for both parents and children. Discover events, share moments, and access resources designed for families.

Highlights
  • Connect with local parents
  • Share photos and videos
  • Discover local events
  • Access educational content
  • Find inclusive places
  • Parent-led connections
Features
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Welcome to Our Circle, a community for parents of children with support needs, created by parents and shaped by the families who use it. Our Circle helps families connect with others nearby who truly understand, turning everyday conversations into real-world friendships that grow beyond the screen. By supporting parents, Our Circle also helps children build meaningful friendships with other kids who understand their experiences through safe, parent-led connections. It’s a space designed with care, where belonging comes first and relationships are built to last. Unlike traditional social platforms, Our Circle is purpose-built for families seeking meaningful, local connection. Every feature is designed to support real relationships, shared experiences, and moments that happen both online and in everyday life. Discover what you can do inside Our Circle: Discover Explore parent profiles, see who’s nearby, and start genuine, family-to-family connections. Moments Share photos and videos of playdates, milestones, and everyday wins in a supportive, judgment-free space. My Circle Your personal hub for feeds, groups, and the connections that matter most to your family. Learn Access educational sessions and expert-led content shaped by real family needs and lived experiences. Events Create or join inclusive local meetups, from sensory-friendly activities to casual park playdates. More Discover inclusive places, shared resources, and ways families connect, including through gaming. Everything in Our Circle is thoughtfully designed with families in mind, prioritizing safety, privacy, and respectful interaction while empowering parents to build real connections in their own communities. Our Circle is free to download and use. Families who choose to support the mission can join Circle Plus, an optional subscription that helps sustain and grow the community. Evolving from Spectrum Circle By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use (EULA): https://ourcircle.org/terms and Privacy Policy: https://ourcircle.org/privacy-policy.

About

PrayerSwap

Submit prayer requests to a supportive community and pray for others. Earn points for your engagement and build connections through shared faith and encouragement.

Highlights
  • Submit prayer requests
  • Pray for others' requests
  • Mark prayers as completed
  • React with encouragement
  • Earn Good Will Points
  • Build community
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Share Your Prayer Submit your prayer requests to the community. Feel safe sharing what's on your heart. Pray Together Browse prayer requests from others and commit to praying for them. Mark when you've prayed to show support. Build Community React with encouragement, earn Good Will Points, and be part of a caring community that lifts each other up.

Screenshots

Our Circle4 screens
PrayerSwap2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PrayerSwap at none against Our Circle's 2. PrayerSwap also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). Our Circle's advantage is ratings volume (72 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Our Circle sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. PrayerSwap asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Our Circle against 5.0 for PrayerSwap. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Our Circle has 72 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Our Circle ships an update weekly, PrayerSwap every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Our Circle versus PrayerSwap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOur CirclePrayerSwap
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (72 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings72 — better1
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size193 MB11 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSpectrum Circle LLCJeremy Blanchard

Customer experience

Our Circle

All ratings72 ratings
Positive98.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PrayerSwap

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Our Circle

Subscriptions2
  • Circle Plus$9.991 Month
  • Circle Plus$99.991 Year
None

PrayerSwap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Our Circle free?
Our Circle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PrayerSwap free?
PrayerSwap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Our Circle or PrayerSwap?
PrayerSwap is rated higher. Our Circle averages 4.9 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while PrayerSwap averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Our Circle or PrayerSwap have ads?
Neither Our Circle nor PrayerSwap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Our Circle or PrayerSwap?
Our Circle ships an update weekly, and PrayerSwap every 2 days. Most recently, Our Circle was updated on November 5, 2026 and PrayerSwap on October 30, 2026.

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