Comparison

LINQ Creators vs Inthecircle

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

Head to head
About

LINQ Creators

Connect with other creators and professionals through intelligent matching based on your goals and interests. Discover collaborators for real-world opportunities, whether you're local or traveling, and network at events.

Highlights
  • Smart matching algorithm
  • High-intent creator profiles
  • Local and travel connections
  • Event-based networking
  • Real-world collaboration focus
Features
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LINQ is the professional networking hub built exclusively for the creator economy. We’ve removed the noise to help you build meaningful relationships that lead to real-world opportunities. WHY CHOOSE LINQ? LOCAL OR TRAVELING > Connect with creators where you are or where you’re going next. Perfect for events, shoots, and building your network across new cities. SMART MATCHING > No randomness here. Our algorithm uses your niche, goals, and profile strength to surface the most relevant creators and brand opportunities. EVENT-BASED NETWORKING > See who’s attending the same industry events and connect before you even arrive. Turn digital discovery into real-world partnerships. HIGH-INTENT PROFILES > A professional creator ID that showcases your platforms, work highlights, and exactly what you’re looking for—without the fluff. BUILT FOR OUTCOMES > LINQ isn’t just about the "match." It’s designed to help you exchange details, start conversations, and execute collaborations effortlessly. Whether you are a content creator, filmmaker, photographer, or creative entrepreneur, LINQ is where the creator economy meets to work. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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

LINQ Creators4 screens
Inthecircle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Inthecircle at every 3 days against LINQ Creators's weekly. LINQ Creators's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. LINQ Creators sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Inthecircle sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LINQ Creators ships an update weekly, Inthecircle every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
LINQ Creators versus Inthecircle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLINQ CreatorsInthecircle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB37 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperARTHUR THEO MARSHinthecircle LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

LINQ Creators

Subscriptions2
  • LINQ Premium7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • LINQ Premium7 Days trial$17.991 Year
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
Show 1 more
  • Discovery Filters (7 Days)$3.99

Questions

Is LINQ Creators free?
LINQ Creators is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Inthecircle free?
Inthecircle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LINQ Creators or Inthecircle have ads?
Neither LINQ Creators nor Inthecircle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LINQ Creators or Inthecircle?
LINQ Creators ships an update weekly, and Inthecircle every 3 days. Most recently, LINQ Creators was updated on October 10, 2026 and Inthecircle on October 16, 2026.

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