Circly App vs Ariola
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Circly App
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Circly is a minimalistic and fast messenger where text messages are combined with "circles". Forget about boring correspondence β add emotions, movement and live communication. Main features: Video mugs Record a short video by tapping one button. Mugs convey intonation, smile and mood better than any text. Perfect for a quick reply, a funny moment, or a personal greeting. Text dialogues Classic chats with fast message delivery. A userβfriendly interface without unnecessary noise - just you and your dialogue. Simplicity and speed The application is lightweight, runs instantly and is not overloaded with functions. Write, shoot, send β all in a couple of taps. Who is Circly for - For those who are tired of overloaded messengers with thousands of unnecessary functions. - For friends who want to stay in touch and see each other every day. - For short video statuses and quick emotions without editing. Circly: don't write, show me. Live circles instead of dry messages. Simply. Quickly. Sincerely. Privacy policy: https://telegra.ph/Privacy-Policy-04-27-109 Terms of use: https://telegra.ph/Terms-of-Use-04-27-7
Ariola
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Ariola offers anonymous public and private chat to keep you socially engaged! Create a temporary profile with a nickname, join the public lounge and start chatting instantly. Meet people in open conversations and move into private 1-on-1 chats without turning every interaction into a permanent social profile. Ariola is designed for casual, real-time conversations that feel simple, lightweight and anonymous. Features: β’ Public lounge for open group chat β’ Private 1-on-1 conversations β’ Temporary profiles with nicknames Ariola is for adults who want low-friction conversations with people around the world. You stay in control of who you interact with!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ariola at none against Circly App's 3. Circly App's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Circly App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Ariola asks for nothing beyond the download.
Circly App ships an update every 5 days, Ariola every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Circly App | Ariola |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days β better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad β better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Oleksandra Chystova | Adnan Zahid |
In-app purchases
Circly App
- Weekly Access$6.997 Days
- Monthly Access$12.991 Month
- Yearly Access$24.991 Year
Ariola
No in-app purchases









