BNI Connect® Mobile vs Skool Communities
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BNI Connect® Mobile
This official mobile application provides BNI members with access to key networking features on the go. Users can submit referral and thank you slips, schedule one-to-one meetings, and invite visitors to chapter events. The app will continue to receive updates with new functionalities.
- Enter electronic referral slips
- Submit TYFCB (Thank You For Closed Business)
- Record One-to-One meetings
- Invite visitors to chapter meetings
- Update member profile
- Access BNI Connect on mobile
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The official BNI Connect® Mobile App is here! BNI Connect® Mobile is an application exclusively for BNI® Members. You can now access BNI Connect® from your mobile phone. Initially you can enter electronic slips for referrals, TYFCB, and One-to-Ones. Additionally, you can invite visitors to visit your Chapter and update your profile. We will be adding new features to BNI Connect® Mobile on a regular basis. We’re excited to hear your feedback!
Skool Communities
Connect with your online communities from anywhere. Engage in discussions, access courses, stay updated on events, and directly message members. This app brings all the core functionalities of the platform to your mobile device.
- Community discussions
- Video and text courses
- Event calendar
- Direct messaging
- Push notifications
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The official Skool app. Stay connected to your communities on the go. All Skool's features + push notifications. • Community - group discussion with posts and comments • Courses - learn with video and text-based lessons • Calendar - see what community events are happening • Chat - DM anybody in your communities
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: BNI Connect® Mobile at 89% against Skool Communities's 41%. BNI Connect® Mobile also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.8). Skool Communities's advantage is chart position (#24 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
BNI Connect® Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 713 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of BNI Connect® Mobile's written reviews are positive against 41% of Skool Communities's.
BNI Connect® Mobile ships an update every 3 weeks, Skool Communities every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BNI Connect® Mobile | Skool Communities |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (1.4K ratings) — better | 3.8 (713 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 88.8% of reviews — better | 41.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K — better | 713 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #24 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | BNI Mobile | Skool.com, Inc. |
Customer experience
BNI Connect® Mobile
Skool Communities
User reviews
BNI Connect® Mobile
From 1.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Convenient for tracking BNI activities
- 🚀 Helpful for networking and referrals
- 🚀 Great tool for BNI members
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Unreliable connectivity
- 🐛 Search function issues
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Keyboard issues when entering referrals
Skool Communities
From 713 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Excellent community platform
- 💡 Innovative learning features
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Fast and responsive app
- 👍 Great for online businesses
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy video playback
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Inconsistent notifications
- 🐛 Navigation issues
- 🐛 Slow loading times
Bugs and requests
BNI Connect® Mobile
Reported bugs
6 issues- Crashes on launch
- Login issues
- Keyboard hides confirm button when entering referrals
- No internet connection error despite having connectivity
- Search function not working properly
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- Incompatible with newer iOS versions
Requested features
6 requests- Ability to see who has thanked me for referrals
- Better search function by member name
- Option to permanently dismiss notification banners
- Support for iPad and larger screens
- Easier visitor registration process
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- Ability to add 1-on-1s with members outside my chapter
Skool Communities
Reported bugs
5 issues- Unable to create account
- Stuck on login screen
- Videos not playing full screen
- Frequent log-outs
- Incompatibility with older devices
Requested features
5 requests- Dark mode option
- Ability to save posts
- Improved iPad support
- Better chat functionality
- Sync with calendar apps
In-app purchases
BNI Connect® Mobile
No in-app purchases
Skool Communities
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is BNI Connect® Mobile free?
Is Skool Communities free?
Which has better reviews, BNI Connect® Mobile or Skool Communities?
Do BNI Connect® Mobile or Skool Communities have ads?
Which is updated more often, BNI Connect® Mobile or Skool Communities?
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