The Circle vs MyFoaF
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Circle
This app provides a structured and private way to make thoughtful introductions, aligning with shared values and interests. It aims to recreate the accessibility of traditional in-person introductions using modern tools.
- Structured introductions
- Private networking
- Focus on shared values
- Organized information
- Community alignment
Read full descriptionHide full description
Why The Circle Was Created The Circle was created to bring structure, focus, and privacy to the introduction process. Instead of random or unclear suggestions, it helps organize real information so introductions are thoughtful and aligned with shared values and interests. A Modern Way to Begin Natural introductions are less accessible than they once were. The Circle creates access, using modern tools, while preserving discretion and standards. In the past, introductions happened mostly through in-person circles. Today, those opportunities are fewer and more limited. The Circle was created to expand those opportunities, in a structured, private, and community-appropriate way. It’s designed to stay curated, intentional, and aligned with your values.
MyFoaF
Connect with real mutual friends in a private social app. Engage in group chats, plan events, and share interests through trusted connections, fostering genuine conversations and spontaneous meetups.
- Connect via mutual friends
- Private group chats
- Make plans
- Answer daily questions
- Share music
- Meet new people through trusted connections
Read full descriptionHide full description
FOAF is a private social app built around real mutual friends. Join group chats, make plans, answer daily questions, share music, and meet people through trusted connections — not strangers. Designed for close circles, real conversations, and spontaneous hangouts.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: The Circle at none against MyFoaF's shown. The Circle also leads on update cadence (daily vs fortnightly) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). MyFoaF's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for The Circle against 5.0 for MyFoaF. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
The Circle ships an update daily, MyFoaF fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Circle | MyFoaF |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 110 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Always Better Together, Inc. | Myriam Simhon |
Customer experience
The Circle
MyFoaF
In-app purchases
The Circle
No in-app purchases
MyFoaF
No in-app purchases
