Show HN: What do you think of my new social app?

Most bug feedback I've gotten since going live has been at the verification page for your phone number. If this is the case, the solution has been to go back a page and submit your number again - happy to support here over email if you'd like!

Our strategy revolves around the intimacy of the sharing that the app has created so far. Despite being simple (and buggy it seems!), you really only need 2-3 family/close friends to make the app joyful - successful or not we've aimed set up the app so that you get that experience as soon as possible.

An (non mom-test) example here is in how it improved my close relationships. My aunt passed away from cancer a few months ago, but before that we were able to share moments on Circles that otherwise would have not made it into chat and/or the typical social apps. Beyond holding the experience dearly, the possibilities of intimate sharing outside of typical social media made her invite her friends.

We can of course bake a bunch of viral marketing features into the product (and have started doing so) but getting this single thing right is by far top of the list.

https://oncircles.com

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oncircles

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/circles-share-more-with-less/i...

Also a great point, as mentioned in the OP, I've been off social media for some time because I hated them. So bar the standard stuff of onboarding, posting a piece of content etc. We've pushed to do the exact opposite of a normal social media app. Some examples:

- You must add someone to a Circle to see them in your feed, and share to them. - Reactions and comments are only shown between mutual contacts. So if you're viewing a post - Names and Posts are encrypted at rest, and we don't ask/take any data we don't need. We want to push this further in time but our intent is that we actively eschew collecting specific data about individuals, so don't have incentive to make the app driven by ads/addictive features.

Google+ was interesting but ultimately was just Facebook with more friction (eg. connect with as many things and people as possible). We're using the Circles concept to target the inner parts of your network, rather than everyone. Still a WIP, though!

Also good feedback, we focused on mobile because of limited resource but a web option would be great. Is there a specific reason it's a no go for social apps?

The app is invite only but I've posted an invite code in the OP (FULLCIRCLE), also will remove the invite proxy in the onboarding in the next update. Hopefully you'll still try!