Circles vs Pathly +
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Circles
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Circles: Explore, Connect, Live the Moment LIVE CHAT & CHECK-INS β’ Check-in to places in real time and instantly join the live chat there β’ Meet people at the same venue with the same vibes β’ Share vibes, recommendations, and inside tips with everyone around β’ Chats disappear when you leave β every moment stays in the moment TRENDING LIST β’ Discover where people are actually hanging out right now β’ FOMO-proof your weekend β see which places are buzzing β’ Track pop-ups, specials, and social moments before they fade FRIENDS & LISTS β’ Create lists of your go-to spots β’ Share lists with friends to spread the good taste β’ Find new places based on your circleβs favorites PROFILES β’ Show who you are through where youβve been β’ Build your identity on actual experiences
Pathly +
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Pathly is a social platform built for intentional connection - designed to feel calm, personal, and present. Two simple ideas shape everything: β’ You follow up to 50 people. No more. Your feed stays small, close, and worth opening. β’ Every post disappears after 72 hours. Photos, videos, and text are permanently deleted. No archive, no public record, nothing to look back on or curate. You share for the moment, not for the timeline. PATHLY PREMIUM Pathly Premium is an optional auto-renewing subscription. After a 7-day free trial it renews at USD 27 per year, or the equivalent price in your local currency shown in the App Store. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically at the same price unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://pathly.sa/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://pathly.sa/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Circles at none against Pathly +'s 1. Circles also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Pathly +'s advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 11 days). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Pathly + sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $27.00 per year. Circles asks for nothing beyond the download.
Circles ships an update every 11 days, Pathly + every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Circles | Pathly + |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Every 5 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Nouf Altamimi | ALIF Solutions DMCC |
In-app purchases
Circles
No in-app purchases
Pathly +
- Pathly Premium7 Days trial$27.001 Year








