Comparison

Luup vs Inthecircle

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

Head to head

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About

Luup

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Luup is the exclusive social platform that redefines social life by connecting influential people with unique events, venues, and experiences. Designed to offer privileged access to our community members, Crash combines advanced technology to create a vibrant and exclusive community.

About

Inthecircle

Features

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Inthecircle helps creators find each other and collaborate. DISCOVER CREATORS Browse creators by niche—travel, fashion, music, film, and more. Use filters to find people who match your style and goals. CONNECT & MESSAGE Send connection requests and chat in-app. Share your portfolio and work samples so others can see what you do. COLLABORATION POSTS Post opportunities or look for projects on the feed. Set type, compensation, and details. See posts from the community in a single feed. YOUR PROFILE Build a profile with your platforms, links, and media. Edit anytime. Share your profile link so others can find you. SAFE & PRIVATE Block and report when needed. We take privacy seriously and comply with app store and data protection standards. Whether you're looking for a collab, a co-creator, or just to expand your circle, Inthecircle puts creators in the same place.

Screenshots

Luup4 screens

Inthecircle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Luup at none against Inthecircle's 6. Luup also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Inthecircle sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Luup asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Luup ships an update every 2 days, Inthecircle every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

Luup versus Inthecircle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Luup	Inthecircle
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 2 days — better	Every 3 days
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	15.1 — better	17.0
Further details — not scored
Size	26 MB	37 MB
Age rating	17+	17+
Developer	Neodaten, S.A.P.I. de C.V.	inthecircle LLC

In-app purchases

None

Luup

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Inthecircle

Subscriptions2

Premium Monthly$19.991 Month
Premium Annual$199.991 Year

One-time4

1 Direct Request$2.99
10 Extra Swipes$2.99
Viewer List 30-Day$3.99

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Discovery Filters (7 Days)$3.99

Questions

Is Luup free?

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

Is Inthecircle free?

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

Do Luup or Inthecircle have ads?

Neither Luup nor Inthecircle shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Luup or Inthecircle?

Luup ships an update every 2 days, and Inthecircle every 3 days. Most recently, Luup was updated on October 18, 2026 and Inthecircle on October 28, 2026.