# Wakoo vs Circla

The clearest difference is rating: Circla at 5.0 against Wakoo's 4.5. Circla also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15). Wakoo's advantage is ratings volume (324 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wakoo sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Circla asks for nothing beyond the download.

Circla holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wakoo has 324 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wakoo | Circla |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (324 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wakoo-app/id6746478196/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circla/id6749220957/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **324** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 78.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 201 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Changsha Huonanhai Culture Media Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814162247) | [siling pan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1829377290) |

## What reviewers say

### Wakoo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wakoo-app/id6746478196)

Connect with new friends through voice on this platform for audio-based chat, interest sharing, and life journaling. Record and share your daily moments, from thoughts to songs, and let your voice tell your unique story. Interact with like-minded individuals using the power of sound.

**Highlights:** Voice-based friend discovery, Share life moments via audio, Record voice diaries, Add emotional tags to voice posts, Interactive voice communication, Journal inspiration and moods

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Membership (New User) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack (First Recharge) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1 Week Membership | $4.99 | one-time |
| 420 Diamonds | $8.99 | one-time |
| 896 Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Diamond Value Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1 Month Membership | $24.99 | one-time |
| 2296 Diamonds | $49.99 | one-time |
| 6986 Diamonds | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤗 Warm and friendly community
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 💬 Genuine and meaningful conversations
- 🎁 Enjoyable gift-giving features
- 🎨 Visually appealing app design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤑 Potential for in-app purchases
- 🤖 Concerns about fake accounts
- 🤷‍♀️ Unclear pricing structure
- 🚫 Compatibility issues on certain devices

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Unreliable push notifications
- Text input issues on certain keyboards

**Requested features**

- Improved voice chat quality
- More diverse interest-based communities
- Enhanced security and moderation features
- Offline messaging capabilities


### Circla

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circla/id6749220957)

Connect with fellow students on campus or in your city. Buy and sell items, find housing, get local advice, and make new friends. This app helps students settle in, find support, and build connections.

**Highlights:** Second-hand marketplace, Housing and sublease listings, Private chat functionality, Campus and city communities, Ride-share and roommate search, Community safety features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wakoo free?

Wakoo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Circla free?

Circla is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Wakoo or Circla?

Circla is rated higher. Wakoo averages 4.5 out of 5 from 324 ratings, while Circla averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Wakoo or Circla have ads?

Neither Wakoo nor Circla shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*