Comparison

My POV vs Circadia U

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

Head to head
About

My POV

Connect with beauty enthusiasts to share product reviews, techniques, and insider tips. Participate in challenges, join discussions, and unlock rewards in a welcoming community for all skill levels.

Highlights
  • Share product reviews and techniques
  • Discover beauty secrets
  • Join events and discussions
  • Participate in challenges
  • Unlock rewards and prizes
  • Connect with beauty lovers
Features
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Welcome to the POV Beauty community app. Connect with POV and beauty lovers who see beauty from every angle. Share your point of view on products and techniques, discover insider beauty secrets, join events and discussions, participate in challenges, and unlock rewards and prizes. From makeup artists to skincare enthusiasts to beauty beginners, this is a welcoming space to explore, learn, and connect. Join the community, share your POV, and be part of the conversation.

About

Circadia U

This platform offers science-driven education for skincare professionals, featuring comprehensive courses, live webinars, and expert guidance. Connect with a global community of estheticians to share knowledge and advance your expertise in professional skincare.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive courses on skin science
  • Live webinars and educational events
  • Certificates upon course completion
  • Global community of skincare professionals
  • Expert guidance and professional development
  • Mobile learning on phone or tablet
Features
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Circadia University is the official education platform for skincare professionals dedicated to advancing their expertise through science, innovation, and lifelong learning. Rooted in the legacy of Dr. Peter T. Pugliese, CircadiaU brings together world-class education, expert guidance, and a thriving global community—all in one place. Expand your knowledge with comprehensive courses on skin science, ingredient technology, treatment protocols, and professional development. Join live webinars and educational events led by Circadia educators, earn certificates as you complete courses, and access your learning anytime, anywhere from your phone or tablet. More than an education platform, CircadiaU is a community. Connect with estheticians and skincare professionals around the world, exchange ideas, ask questions, and learn from shared experiences while staying current with the latest in professional skincare. Whether you're beginning your journey with Circadia or continuing to refine your expertise, Circadia University empowers you to learn, connect, and elevate—so you can deliver exceptional results for every client. Download CircadiaU and take science-driven skincare education wherever your career takes you.

Screenshots

My POV4 screens
Circadia U4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Circadia U at weekly against My POV's every 2 months. My POV's advantage is ratings volume (538 vs 2). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for My POV against 5.0 for Circadia U. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My POV has 538 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My POV ships an update every 2 months, Circadia U weekly. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
My POV versus Circadia U: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy POVCircadia U
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (538 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings538 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB139 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperPoint Of View, IncorporatedCircadia by Dr. Pugliese, Inc.

Customer experience

My POV

All ratings431 ratings
Positive98.8%
Neutral0.5%
Negative0.7%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Circadia U

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

My POV

No in-app purchases

None

Circadia U

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My POV free?
My POV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Circadia U free?
Circadia U is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, My POV or Circadia U?
Circadia U is rated higher. My POV averages 5.0 out of 5 from 538 ratings, while Circadia U averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do My POV or Circadia U have ads?
Neither My POV nor Circadia U shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My POV or Circadia U?
My POV ships an update every 2 months, and Circadia U weekly. Most recently, My POV was updated on November 10, 2026 and Circadia U on November 10, 2026.

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