# Inner Circle vs SmartONE

The clearest difference is rating: SmartONE at 5.0 against Inner Circle's 4.3. SmartONE also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and device support (3 vs 1). Inner Circle's advantage is ratings volume (10K vs 1). On price, update cadence 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. SmartONE asks for nothing beyond the download.

SmartONE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Inner Circle has 10K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Inner Circle ships an update every 10 days, SmartONE every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Inner Circle | SmartONE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inner-circle-dating-app/id838136374/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartone/id1508253548/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 25.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 272 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Circle Imperium B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/914909806) | [Owon Technology inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1169367411) |

## 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


### SmartONE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartone/id1508253548)

Control your home's heating and cooling system with advanced scheduling and fresh air circulation features. Manage your comfort remotely through the app or directly on the device for optimal home climate management.

**Highlights:** 7-day scheduling, Fresh air circulation, Automatic heating/cooling changeover, Multiple HOLD options, Remote app control

**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 SmartONE free?

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

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

SmartONE is rated higher. Inner Circle averages 4.3 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while SmartONE averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Inner Circle or SmartONE have ads?

Neither Inner Circle nor SmartONE shows ads.

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

Inner Circle ships an update every 10 days, and SmartONE every 2 weeks. Most recently, Inner Circle was updated on October 22, 2026 and SmartONE 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.*