Comparison

FounderCircle vs Sally

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

Head to head
About

FounderCircle

Features
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Building something great starts with finding the right people. FounderCircle connects entrepreneurs, builders, and creators on a live city map — so you can find exactly who you need to grow your venture. Whether you're an e-commerce founder looking for a content creator, a developer searching for a business partner, or a marketer ready to join an early-stage startup — the right person is out there. FounderCircle puts them on the map. DISCOVER BUILDERS ON A LIVE MAP See entrepreneurs near you — or anywhere in the world. Every pin is a real person with a profile: what they're building, what stage they're at, what skills they bring, and what they're looking for. BUILD YOUR FOUNDER PROFILE Set up your profile in under 3 minutes. Share your background, industry, skills, and what kind of collaborator would complete your team. Let the right people find you. MESSAGE ANYONE, INSTANTLY No match required. If someone's profile resonates, reach out directly. Real conversations between real builders — that's how teams are born. BUILT FOR PRIVACY Your location is city-level only — we never track your precise GPS. You control what you share. FounderCircle is free. Start building your team today.

About

Sally

This members-only social app connects New Yorkers based on shared interests, moving beyond endless swiping to facilitate real-life meetups. Users join interest-based 'Star Packs' and answer profile questions to showcase their 'Star Qualities,' leading to matches with like-minded individuals and curated suggestions for offline activities.

Highlights
  • Members-only with profile review
  • Interest-based 'Star Packs'
  • Profile 'Star Qualities' based on honest answers
  • Facilitates offline meetups
  • Interactive city map for community spots
  • Focus on genuine connections
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Making friends in New York shouldn't be this hard. Sally is a members-only social app for New Yorkers (soon to be other cities) who are tired of scrolling and want to actually meet people — built around shared interests, not endless swiping. HOW IT WORKS Open Star Packs — interest-based worlds like Coffee Lovers, Cocktail Connoisseurs, Film Fanatics, and Bookaholics. Pick the ones that are you, and answer one honest question in each. Those answers become your Star Qualities: the truest version of you on your profile. Sally matches you with people who genuinely share your world — then nudges you to actually go do something about it. Grab coffee. Hit a bar. Find a bowling lane. There's a map where you star the spots that make your city yours, and see where your community goes too. WHY SALLY IS DIFFERENT - Members-only — every profile is reviewed by a real person - Interest-first — you match on what you actually love, not just a photo - Built to get you offline — the goal is a real hangout, not a longer chat - No infinite scroll, no performing — just people worth meeting Whether it turns into a friendship or something more is entirely up to you. Sally is free to use. Optional in-app purchases are available but never required. Now go meet someone. Stay whimsy. Met Through Sally LLC · New York, NY

Screenshots

FounderCircle4 screens
Sally4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FounderCircle at none against Sally's 3. On price, ads, device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Sally sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. FounderCircle asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
FounderCircle versus Sally: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFounderCircleSally
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB84 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAmirhossein SavizfarRAYMOND LEE

In-app purchases

None

FounderCircle

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Sally

One-time3
  • Star Charm$0.99
  • 5 Star Charms$3.99
  • Star Pack Unlock$4.99

Questions

Is FounderCircle free?
FounderCircle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sally free?
Sally is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FounderCircle or Sally have ads?
Neither FounderCircle nor Sally shows ads.

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