# Bate vs Inner Circle

The clearest difference is rating: Inner Circle at 4.3 against Bate's 3.3. Inner Circle also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (10K vs 34). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bate sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Inner Circle sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $13.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Inner Circle holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Inner Circle has 10K ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of Bate's written reviews are positive against 26% of Inner Circle's.

Bate ships an update fortnightly, Inner Circle every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bate | Inner Circle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bate-papo-uol-chat-e-encontros/id806313157/reviews) | **[4.3 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inner-circle-dating-app/id838136374/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 34 | **10K** |
| Positive reviews | 7.6% of reviews | **25.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 61 MB | 223 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [UOL Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/440898836) | [Circle Imperium B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/914909806) |

## What reviewers say

### Bate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bate-papo-uol-chat-e-encontros/id806313157)

Connect with new people, chat, flirt, and find real dates. Discover individuals with shared interests, build meaningful connections, and explore various chat rooms for friendship, dating, or serious relationships. Enjoy private conversations with nicknames and enhanced features for a safer, more engaging experience.

**Highlights:** Meet people with common interests, Real-time chat and video calls, Location-based discovery ('Perto Daqui'), Rooms for friendship, dating, and relationships, Customizable profiles, Private conversations with nicknames, Send GIFs

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BP VIP - (1 mês) | $2.99 | per month |
| BP VIP - Plano mensal | $2.99 | per month |
| BP VIP - Mensal | $2.99 | per month |
| BP VIP - (1 Mês) | $2.99 | per month |
| BP VIP - (1 ano) | $12.99 | per year |
| BP VIP - (1 ano) | $14.49 | per year |
| BP VIP - (1 ano) | $17.99 | per year |
| BP VIP - (1 ano) | $17.99 | per year |


### Inner Circle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inner-circle-dating-app/id838136374)

A curated dating community for ambitious individuals seeking partners with similar lifestyles. Applications are reviewed to ensure a niche community, with optional paid subscriptions for full access and event invites. Free users can still enjoy limited features.

**Highlights:** Curated members community, Application review process, Messaging features, Paid subscription for full access, Exclusive event invites, Friend invitations for feature access

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week pass | $13.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Membership - 1 Month | $19.99 | per month |
| Full Membership | $19.99 | per month |
| Full Membership | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| Full Membership Premium | $39.99 | per month |
| Full Membership | $39.99 | per month |
| 1 month Membership | $39.99 | per month |
| Trial membership for 7 days | $39.99 | per month |
| Full Membership Premium | $79.99 | per 3 months |
| Full Membership Premium | $119.99 | per 6 months |

**What reviewers like**

- 💫 Great customer support
- 🌍 Global connections and travel-friendly
- 🤝 Serious and mature community
- 👍 User-friendly app design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🔒 Limited features for non-paying users
- 🤔 Unclear approval and verification process
- 🔍 Lack of local user base in some areas
- 🤖 Potential for fake or inactive profiles

**Reported bugs**

- Difficulty deleting account and profile
- Recurring charges even after cancellation

**Requested features**

- Ability to search by location rather than just city
- More free features for non-paying users
- Clearer communication on subscription terms


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bate free?

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

### Is Inner Circle free?

Inner Circle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bate or Inner Circle?

Inner Circle is rated higher. Bate averages 3.3 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Inner Circle averages 4.3 from 10K ratings.

### Do Bate or Inner Circle have ads?

Bate shows ads; Inner Circle does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bate or Inner Circle?

Bate ships an update fortnightly, and Inner Circle every 10 days. Most recently, Bate was updated on November 11, 2026 and Inner Circle on November 11, 2026.

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