Comparison

Circle vs Networkli

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

Head to head
About

Circle

Features
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Imagine Instagram meets WhatsApp meets Tinder, but for meeting new people IRL. Circle is a small social app built around one idea: your feed should be the people in your neighborhood, not strangers from the other side of the planet. Real people. Real places. Things you can actually show up to. WHAT YOU CAN DO - A feed of posts from people in your area — no algorithm, no ranking, no influencers - Find local groups (we call them Circles) with a chat and a shared board — book clubs, run clubs, whatever you want to start - Connect with people you meet, message them privately, share photos, videos, voice notes - Set your own radius — your feed is as small or as wide as you want it - Verified profiles — every account is selfie-verified, so you know who's real - QR codes for connecting in person, no usernames to remember WHAT'S MISSING ON PURPOSE - No algorithm. No feed manipulation. No "for you" page deciding what you see - No ads. Ever - No influencers. No virality engine. No follower count that matters - No investors. No board. Built by one person, funded by no one PRIVACY You're always in control. Go invisible whenever you want. Choose who can see you, who can message you, and how far your posts go. Nothing leaves the app. Nothing gets sold. WHY THIS EXISTS I built Circle because I was tired of opening social apps looking for people I could actually meet — and getting ads, influencers, and strangers from the other side of the planet instead. So I made the app I wanted to use. No business model pushing me to take more of your attention. Just a small place that exists to help you find your people.

About

Networkli

This app connects entrepreneurs with potential co-founders, investors, mentors, and partners. It uses AI to match users based on specific needs, facilitating meaningful professional relationships and collaborations without cold outreach.

Highlights
  • AI-powered smart matching
  • Post specific needs for co-founders/investors
  • Professional networking groups
  • Contextual direct messaging
  • Event networking and QR code connections
  • Founding Member program with lifetime premium access
Features
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The World's Best Entrepreneur Connection Software. Stop collecting LinkedIn connections that lead nowhere. Networkli lets you create masterminds and rooms — then matches people inside those groups with the cofounder, investor, mentor, or partner they need. Right now. Not someday. WHY ENTREPRENEURS CHOOSE NETWORKLI You don't need a bigger network. You need the right person at the right time — inside a room of serious builders. Sign up free. Create your mastermind or join one. Tell us what you're building and what you need, and we surface people in your groups who can actually help. No scrolling. No cold DMs. No "let's grab coffee sometime." HOW IT WORKS 1. Sign up and create your room Start free. Create a mastermind, accountability pod, or founder circle — or join one you're invited to. 2. Tell us what you need Looking for a technical cofounder? A pre-seed investor? An advisor who has been exactly where you are? Post it. Matching uses what actually matters. 3. Meet your match inside the group No random intros. We show you people in your rooms who are actively looking for someone like you. 4. Build something together Connections turn into cofounders, deals close, and partnerships form. This is where entrepreneurs get things done. KEY FEATURES Smart Matching AI-powered matching based on your needs — inside the rooms and masterminds you create or join. Not just proximity or job title. Need Posts Post what you are looking for and let the right people in your groups come to you. Professional Groups Create and join masterminds, accountability pods, and industry circles built for serious entrepreneurs. Direct Conversations Message with context. Every intro starts with a reason, not a cold opener. QR Code Connections Scan anyone's code when you meet in person. Networkli logs the connection and reminds you to follow up. FREE TO START Create your first room with no credit card. Invite friends, peers, or your whole mastermind. Matching, messaging, QR, and mobile apps are included so your group actually connects. If pricing ever changes, we'll say so clearly. No surprise bills. BUILT BY FOUNDERS, FOR FOUNDERS We are serial entrepreneurs who built the tool we desperately needed. Every feature exists because we felt the pain of networking that does not work — and masterminds that die in Slack. Sign up free. Create your room. Find your people. Build something. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://networkli.co/privacy?platform=ios

Screenshots

Circle4 screens
Networkli4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Circle at none against Networkli's 6. Networkli's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). 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. Networkli sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Circle asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Circle ships an update weekly, Networkli every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Circle versus Networkli: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCircleNetworkli
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB34 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperAdam DevOps Solutions LTDNetworkli

In-app purchases

None

Circle

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Networkli

Subscriptions6
  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Group Organizer7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Group Organizer Pro7 Days trial$34.991 Month
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  • Premium Annual$59.991 Year
  • Group Organizer (Annual)7 Days trial$149.991 Year
  • Group Organizer Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$279.991 Year

Questions

Is Circle free?
Circle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Networkli free?
Networkli is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Circle or Networkli have ads?
Neither Circle nor Networkli shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Circle or Networkli?
Circle ships an update weekly, and Networkli every 2 days. Most recently, Circle was updated on November 14, 2026 and Networkli on November 5, 2026.

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