Comparison

Drop In vs 27 circle

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

Head to head
About

Drop In

Features
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Whether you're looking for concerts, meetups, workshops, or local hangouts, this app makes it easy to find events that match your interests. Browse events by category, location, or trending topics, and never miss out on what matters to you. Create and share your own events in just a few taps—invite friends, build communities, and bring people together effortlessly. Engage beyond events by posting updates, sharing experiences, and interacting with others through comments and reactions. Chat in real time with friends or create group chats to coordinate plans, discuss events, and stay in touch. Designed for simplicity and connection, this app helps you explore, organize, and socialize—all in one place. Whether you're planning something big or just looking for something fun to do nearby, everything you need is right here.

About

27 circle

This app helps users build strong, outward-looking communities by providing tools for collective learning and mutual support. It features an AI-powered knowledge base and a system for sharing needs and offers within a group.

Highlights
  • AI-powered shared knowledge base
  • Community learning tools
  • Post needs and offers
  • Peer-to-peer support system
  • Empower community builders
Features
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27 Circle exists to help us learn how to build vibrant, outward-looking communities. The features are designed as tools to empower community builders. Learn together with 27 AI: a shared, growing knowledge base fed by your community’s experiences, so everyone can learn from the same collective wisdom and ask it questions anytime. Show up for each other with Ask: post needs and offers within your Circle, and let the people around you respond.

Screenshots

Drop In4 screens
27 circle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 27 circle at none against Drop In's 3. 27 circle also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Drop In sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. 27 circle asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Drop In ships an update every 2 weeks, 27 circle every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Drop In versus 27 circle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrop In27 circle
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size174 MB24 MB
Age rating17+9+
Developernavid rohani27 Circle LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Drop In

One-time3
  • 7-Day Boost$4.99
  • 15-Day Boost$7.99
  • 30-Day Boost$14.99
None

27 circle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Drop In free?
Drop In is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 27 circle free?
27 circle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Drop In or 27 circle have ads?
Neither Drop In nor 27 circle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Drop In or 27 circle?
Drop In ships an update every 2 weeks, and 27 circle every 2 days. Most recently, Drop In was updated on October 18, 2026 and 27 circle on October 15, 2026.

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