Comparison

Brella.io vs Founders Network

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Discover valuable contacts
  • Book 1-to-1 meetings
  • Plan event agenda
  • Create business relationships
  • Real-time event information
  • 1-to-1 video calls
Features
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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

About

Founders Network

Connect with a network of over 600 founders, 100+ investors, and partners on the go. Access exclusive deals, RSVP for events, and chat with members directly through the mobile app.

Highlights
  • Connect with 600+ members
  • Access 100+ investors
  • Chat with founders and partners
  • RSVP for events
  • Redeem exclusive deals
Features
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Founders Network mobile app provides access to FN's 600+ members, 100+ investors, and partners. Take advantage of all that FN has to offer while you're on the go, including connecting and chatting with other members, investors, and partners, RSVPing for events, and redeeming founders-only deals. Interested in joining? Learn more and request an invite here https://foundersnetwork.com/request.

Screenshots

Brella.io4 screens
Founders Network3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Founders Network at 100% against Brella.io's 27%. Founders Network also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.7). Brella.io's advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Founders Network holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brella.io has 15 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Brella.io's written reviews are positive against 100% of Founders Network's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brella.io ships an update every 5 weeks, Founders Network every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Brella.io versus Founders Network: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrella.ioFounders Network
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (15 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size115 MB35 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperBrellaFounders Network

Customer experience

Brella.io

All ratings15 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive27.1%
Neutral3.4%
Negative69.5%

Founders Network

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Brella.io

No in-app purchases

None

Founders Network

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Brella.io free?
Brella.io is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Founders Network free?
Founders Network is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Brella.io or Founders Network?
Founders Network is rated higher. Brella.io averages 2.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Founders Network averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Brella.io or Founders Network have ads?
Neither Brella.io nor Founders Network shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Brella.io or Founders Network?
Brella.io ships an update every 5 weeks, and Founders Network every 3 weeks. Most recently, Brella.io was updated on September 25, 2026 and Founders Network on September 25, 2026.

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