Brella.io vs SIBF Global
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Brella.io
This application simplifies business event networking by helping users discover valuable contacts and schedule one-on-one meetings. It allows for pre-event planning of agendas and meetings to maximize time and achieve networking goals, whether seeking new partners or expanding a professional network.
- Discover valuable contacts
- Book 1-to-1 meetings
- Plan event agenda
- Create business relationships
- Real-time event information
- 1-to-1 video calls
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Brella | Smarter networking Brella is the simplest networking application for business events and conferences. Discover valuable contacts at any event and book 1-to-1 meetings with the best connections. Plan your event agenda and networking meetings before the event begins and save valuable time. Brella helps you achieve your event goals, no matter if you’re looking for new business partners or you want to grow your business network. Instead of stressing about networking, let Brella do the networking for you. You’ll leave the event with more leads, more contacts, more clients - more whatever you’re looking for. When you use the Brella app at an event, you’ll: - Discover valuable contacts - Book 1-to-1 meetings with them - Create meaningful business relationships But don't take our word for it. Here are what some of our users have to say: “Networking without Brella is a waste of time.” “If I were doing this manually, I'd be lucky if I had one-tenth the meetings. It's just a very efficient way to organize a day.” “Brella is the best networking tool I’ve ever used and that’s why we use it at all of our events.” Get in touch at hello@brella.io or on Instagram and X @Brellanetwork We ask permission for: - Notifications to give real-time information about meetings and other event-related info - Camera and pictures to set up a profile picture, and for 1-to-1 video calls - Microphone for 1-to-1 video calls
SIBF Global
Connect with a global network of business leaders. Access a member directory, event calendars, and direct messaging to foster professional relationships and participate in educational programs.
- Member Directory
- Event Calendar & Registration
- Member-to-Member Messaging
- Global Network Resources
- Member Groups
- Forums & Message Boards
- Newsfeed
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Engage and connect with peers around the world with SIBF Global, designed to help members maximize their experience. An executive network of 1500 members worldwide, the Society of International Business Fellows (SIBF) is a non-profit business association dedicated to developing and empowering leaders through connected global networks and exceptional education programs. Through technology we hope to make it easier to stay connected, informed and participate in SIBF’s global network! Features Include: -Member Directory -Program Calendar & Registration -Member-to-Member Messaging (caps) Global Network Resources Member Groups Forums & Message Boards Newsfeed & more!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SIBF Global at 5.0 against Brella.io's 4.2. Brella.io's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (51 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SIBF Global holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brella.io has 51 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Brella.io ships an update monthly, SIBF Global every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.
| Parameter | Brella.io | SIBF Global |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (51 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 28.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 51 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brella | SOCIETY OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS FELLOWS |
Customer experience
Brella.io
SIBF Global
Bugs and requests
Brella.io
Reported bugs
23 issues- Loses data
- Event not available for app
- Schedule screen constantly resets
- Sessions take long to load
- App doesn't open
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- App automatically closes immediately after opening
- App crashes on opening
- App freezes on update
- Chat perpetually loads
- Calendar doesn't sync
- Frozen screen trying to force update
- PIN entry screen times out
- Scrolling gets stuck in infinite loop
- Searches frequently 'rewet'
- App is very slow
- Can't add or remove users
- Late schedules, wrong names and people
- Heavily disconnected from conference app and calendars
- LinkedIn sign-in doesn't work
- App shows free time slots for past days
- App becomes unresponsive
- No data is shown sometimes
- App crashes
Requested features
9 requests- iPad version
- Ability to 'link' with people to track colleagues' networking
- Ability to take notes in the app
- Dark mode option
- More intuitive way to sync meetings with calendar
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- Ability to counter with an alternative meeting time
- Fix LinkedIn login issue
- Improve search functionality
- Allow replies to messages from cancelled meetings
SIBF Global
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Brella.io
No in-app purchases
SIBF Global
No in-app purchases






