# Inner Circle vs Beyond App

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beyond App at none against Inner Circle's 12. Beyond App also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 16.0). Inner Circle's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Inner Circle sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Beyond App asks for nothing beyond the download.

Inner Circle ships an update every 10 days, Beyond App every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Inner Circle | Beyond App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inner-circle-dating-app/id838136374/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 26.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 272 MB | 240 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **9.3** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Circle Imperium B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/914909806) | [BEYOND DOMOTICS ELETRONICOS LTDA. - EPP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1020334966) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week pass | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 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 |
| 3 month Membership | $79.99 | per 3 months |
| 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


### Beyond App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beyond-app/id1020334967)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Inner Circle free?

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

### Is Beyond App free?

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

### Do Inner Circle or Beyond App have ads?

Neither Inner Circle nor Beyond App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Inner Circle or Beyond App?

Inner Circle ships an update every 10 days, and Beyond App every 3 months. Most recently, Inner Circle was updated on October 15, 2026 and Beyond App on October 3, 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.*