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Convert your Circle community into native iOS & Android apps.

Circle is a hosted community platform with spaces, discussions, events, courses and paid memberships; communities run on a circle.so subdomain or a custom domain configured in the Circle settings. We wrap your published Circle community into real App Store and Google Play apps – no coding, delivered within 72 hours, full source code included.

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$698one-time fee per platform
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Why an app for your Circle community?

From browser tab to home screen.

Creators and brands on Circle want members to feel they are part of something, and an app with your icon and push notifications strengthens that feeling. Your community already lives at a public, mobile-friendly URL, so a WebView app wraps it with no changes to spaces, courses or access levels. It is a fast, affordable route to the stores while you grow your membership.

Your app behaves like a full-screen browser for your Circle community: every change you publish on Circle is live in the app immediately – no app update required. Native features such as push notifications, an offline screen, native dialogs and smart link handling are added on top.

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Home screen presence

A real app icon on iPhone and Android devices, installed from the App Store and Google Play.

Push notifications

Re-engage users with OneSignal push messages – or trigger local notifications from your own JavaScript.

Offline screen

Instead of browser errors, users see a branded offline screen with a "Try again" button.

Monetization

AdMob banners and interstitials, in-app purchases and native sharing dialogs are supported.

How it works for Circle

Three steps to your Circle app.

1

Publish your Circle community

Make sure your community is live on a public URL (ideally your own domain) and looks good on a phone screen – that URL is what we wrap.

2

Order in a few minutes

Tell us your URL, app name and icon in the order wizard, pick the native features you need and pay securely with Stripe.

3

Receive your apps within 72 hours

We configure the WebViewGold template for your project, optimize it and deliver the full Xcode & Android Studio source code plus store-ready builds.

Preparation checklist

Prepare your Circle community for the app stores.

A few platform-specific tips from our App Specialists for the best result:

  • Set up a custom domain in Circle and use it as the app URL so your community is branded end to end.
  • Check spaces, course lessons and event pages on a phone, especially embedded videos and live streams.
  • Decide which page the app opens first, for example your community home or a specific space, and send us that URL.
  • Test member login on a phone with the sign-in methods you offer, including any single sign-on.
  • Not sure about a setting? Leave it to us – everything can be changed later in the source code, and our support is happy to advise.

Built on WebViewGold. Every Circle app we deliver is based on WebViewGold, the WebView app template for iOS & Android developed by our own team – battle-tested in the stores and continuously updated for the latest iOS and Android versions. Prefer to do it yourself? Get the template directly on webviewgold.com.

What is included

  • Full Xcode project (iOS) and/or Android Studio project + signed APK/AAB (Android)
  • App icon, splash screen, offline screen, loading indicator – all branded for your community
  • Push notifications (OneSignal / Firebase), AdMob, in-app purchases, QR scanner, sharing, deep links
  • Quick start guide for App Store & Google Play submission, 30 days of free support
  • Optional App Publishing Service: a specialist publishes the app with you via video call
Pricing for Circle apps

One-time fee. No subscription.

The same transparent pricing for every platform – Circle included.

iOS

Circle community to iPhone app

$698
$798 regular price
Winter Sale valid until 31st December 2026
  • Full iOS app Complete Xcode source code
  • Ready for the App Store
  • Offline screen, dialogs & more
  • No coding required
  • AdMob & OneSignal supported
  • App Publishing Service optional, + $318
  • Refund if Apple rejects your app by claiming within 14 days after purchase
  • 100% white-label – only your branding
  • One-time fee & delivery within 72h
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Android

Circle community to Android app

$698
$798 regular price
Winter Sale valid until 31st December 2026
  • Full Android app APK/AAB + Android Studio source code
  • Ready for the Play Store
  • Offline screen, dialogs & more
  • No coding required
  • AdMob & OneSignal supported
  • App Publishing Service optional, + $318
  • Refund if Google rejects your app by claiming within 14 days after purchase
  • 100% white-label – only your branding
  • One-time fee & delivery within 72h
Get started

Prices are one-time fees in US dollars and exclude local taxes. 72-hour delivery, Monday to Friday, Terms and Conditions apply.

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FAQ

Circle to app: frequently asked questions

Does Circle member login work inside the app?

Yes. Email login uses standard sessions, so members stay signed in across app sessions. If you use social sign-in or single sign-on, some providers restrict embedded browsers, which we check during setup and discuss with you.

Circle has its own mobile apps. Why would I need this?

Circle offers a shared member app and branded apps on higher plans. A WebView app is a one-time setup that wraps your community URL under your own developer account, with your icon, OneSignal push notifications and full source code, which can be a lighter alternative depending on your plan and budget.

Can I sell paid memberships in the app?

Paid memberships are digital content, and Apple’s in-app purchase rules may apply when selling them inside an app. Many community owners sell on the website and use the app for members to log in and participate. We discuss the right setup for your community before building.

How much does it cost and how do I pay?

Converting one platform (iOS or Android) is a one-time fee of $698; the iOS + Android bundle costs $1,158 (you save $238). The optional App Publishing Service is $318 per platform. Payment is handled securely by Stripe (cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay). Prices exclude VAT.

What exactly do I receive?

The complete Xcode project (iOS) and/or Android Studio project including signed APK/AAB files and keystore (Android), plus a step-by-step quick start guide for the App Store and Google Play submission. The apps are built on the WebViewGold template, so you keep the full, editable source code.

What if Apple or Google rejects the app?

Store approval depends on the content of your app, and most WebView apps based on a responsive, app-like website pass review. If Apple or Google rejects your app for non-content reasons, we offer a full refund of the setup fee when you claim it within 14 days after purchase – see our Terms and Conditions.

Circle is a trademark or product of its respective owner (circle.so). WeSetupYourWebViewApp is an independent service by jocapps GmbH and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Circle.

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Turn your Circle community into native apps today.

Order in minutes, pay securely with Stripe, and receive your store-ready iOS & Android apps within 72 hours.

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