# DirectorySpot vs Hey Circl

The clearest difference is rating: Hey Circl at 5.0 against DirectorySpot's 3.3. Hey Circl also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). DirectorySpot's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ratings volume (39 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hey Circl sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. DirectorySpot asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hey Circl holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DirectorySpot has 39 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

DirectorySpot ships an update every 3 months, Hey Circl every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DirectorySpot | Hey Circl |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/directoryspot/id685788179/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hey-circl/id6761967093/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **39** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 5 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Taydan Enterprises LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/893175058) | [Nexrage Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/964319662) |

## What reviewers say

### DirectorySpot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/directoryspot/id685788179)

Easily share and manage contact information for groups like schools, churches, or fraternities. Keep all member details updated in one place, accessible with secure login. Members can quickly call, text, email, or map contacts directly from the app.

**Highlights:** Customizable group directories, One-click contact actions (call, text, email, map), Secure user login, Real-time contact updates, Branding with colors and logo

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hey Circl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hey-circl/id6761967093)

This app helps groups make decisions together, suggesting personalized recommendations for movies, restaurants, activities, and more. It learns your group's preferences over time to offer smarter choices and streamlines the decision-making process.

**Highlights:** Group decision making, Personalized recommendations, Multiple categories (movies, food, etc.), Live voting, Decision history, iMessage integration, Home Screen widget

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Circl Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Creator Pro | $24.99 | per month |
| Circl Pro (Yearly) | $39.99 | per year |
| Creator Pro (Yearly) | $249.99 | per year |
| 5 rounds | $2.49 | one-time |
| 15 rounds | $5.99 | one-time |
| 40 rounds | $13.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DirectorySpot free?

DirectorySpot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hey Circl free?

Hey Circl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DirectorySpot or Hey Circl?

Hey Circl is rated higher. DirectorySpot averages 3.3 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Hey Circl averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do DirectorySpot or Hey Circl have ads?

Neither DirectorySpot nor Hey Circl shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DirectorySpot or Hey Circl?

DirectorySpot ships an update every 3 months, and Hey Circl every 3 days. Most recently, DirectorySpot was updated on November 1, 2026 and Hey Circl on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*