# Inner Circle vs Open

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Open at none against Inner Circle's 12. Open also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Inner Circle | Open |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | 25.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 272 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Circle Imperium B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/914909806) | [Uplift Works, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/942860911) |

## 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


### Open

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-label/id1668837414)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Inner Circle free?

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

### Is Open free?

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

### Do Inner Circle or Open have ads?

Neither Inner Circle nor Open shows ads.

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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.*