Scrollster Social vs circles*
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scrollster Social
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Scrollster is a media‑first Bluesky client that lets you shape what you see. • My Feed controls: Tune topics and creators to see more of what you love—and less of what you don’t. • Boosts: Surface great posts and help creators get discovered. • Media‑first discovery: Swipe video and photo reels with ranking tuned to your interests. • Built on Bluesky / AT Protocol: Use your existing Bluesky account—no need to rebuild your social graph. • Privacy‑first: No ads and no third‑party tracking SDKs at this time. Scrollster works as a client on top of Bluesky. Your content and identity stay on the AT Protocol, while you get stronger feed control and a more focused viewing experience.
circles*
A private messaging application designed for intimate communication with close contacts. Share direct and group messages, voice notes, and ephemeral photos or videos. Your identity and profile are synced from an existing account, ensuring a seamless and secure experience.
- Direct and group messaging
- Voice messages
- Ephemeral photo/video sharing (Moments)
- Viewership tracking for Moments
- Profile sync from existing account
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Circles is a private messaging app for staying close with the people who matter. • Direct and group messages with the people in your circles • Voice messages • Moments — share a photo or video that disappears after 24 hours • See who has viewed your moments • Your profile, avatar, and identity sync from your Scrolls account Circles uses your existing Scrolls account to sign in — no separate signup required. Your conversations stay between you and your circles.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: circles* at none against Scrollster Social's shown. Scrollster Social's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Scrollster Social ships an update every 2 days, circles* fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scrollster Social | circles* |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CHARLES BERT BURKEEN | CHRISTOPHER ANTHONY PROVOST |
In-app purchases
Scrollster Social
No in-app purchases
circles*
No in-app purchases
