circles* vs Chirpi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Chirpi
Connect with friends instantly on a modern social platform. Share updates, send messages in real time, and personalize your profile. Enjoy a fun and effortless way to stay in touch.
- Instant messaging
- Image sharing
- Customizable profiles
- Real-time interaction
- Modern social community
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Chirpi makes connecting with friends fast, fun, and effortless. Share updates, chat in real time, and express yourself with our modern social community platform. Features include instant messaging, image sharing, customizable profiles, and real-time interaction.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Chirpi at 3 against circles*'s 1. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 circles* against 5.0 for Chirpi. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
| Parameter | circles* | Chirpi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | CHRISTOPHER ANTHONY PROVOST | Katarzyna Bigaj |
Customer experience
circles*
Chirpi
In-app purchases
circles*
No in-app purchases
Chirpi
No in-app purchases
