Comparison

BNI Connect® Mobile vs Ripple Networking

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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!

About

Ripple Networking

This app simplifies professional networking by helping you manage connections, track event interactions, and discover local networking opportunities. It facilitates follow-ups and introductions, allowing you to build and nurture your business relationships efficiently.

Highlights
  • Manage professional connections
  • Log event history and introductions
  • Discover curated local events
  • In-app private chat for follow-ups
  • Facilitate virtual introductions
Features
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Introducing Ripple — Networking Made Simple Just one connection can exponentially grow your business network. Launch the movement and manage your network like a pro, with Ripple! As an entrepreneur and business owner, you wear ALL the hats. With everything on your plate, there’s no shame in admitting things can get hectic. You’re rescheduling meetings, sifting through resumes, and everything in between. There are 50+ tabs open in the browser of your brain. But the one thing you’ll always make time for is networking. Because it’s not about WHAT you know… you can fill in the rest. So how can you sift through the networking noise, keep track of promising leads, and turn them into meaningful professional relationships? Truth be told, it’s pretty simple. Meet Ripple — your trusty networking sidekick. App Features Connection Hub Say goodbye to scattered contacts and forgotten introductions. Ripple makes your impressive network manageable. Want to virtually broker an introduction between two contacts? Build business bridges your connections will be grateful for, with just a couple clicks. Event History It all starts with a single connection — and Ripple will help you remember where and when it happened. Effortlessly log new contacts, tying them to events or to the person who introduced you. Curated Events Your time is too precious to be scouring the internet and socials in search of networking events, let alone to be attending any duds. Hone your networking strategy using Ripple’s curated list of events in your area. Read and leave event reviews. Chat Follow up with leads, explore “collabortunities,” and keep business relationships warm through personal, point-to-point communication. With Ripple’s in-app private chat, you can tap into your network without sharing your phone number until you’re ready.

Screenshots

BNI Connect® Mobile4 screens
Ripple Networking3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BNI Connect® Mobile at none against Ripple Networking's shown. BNI Connect® Mobile also leads on ratings volume (1.7K vs 2) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Ripple Networking's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 89%). On price, rating, update cadence 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for BNI Connect® Mobile against 5.0 for Ripple Networking. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BNI Connect® Mobile has 1.7K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of BNI Connect® Mobile's written reviews are positive against 100% of Ripple Networking's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BNI Connect® Mobile ships an update every 3 weeks, Ripple Networking fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BNI Connect® Mobile versus Ripple Networking: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBNI Connect® MobileRipple Networking
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (1.7K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews89.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.7K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB40 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBNI MobileRipple App, Inc

Customer experience

BNI Connect® Mobile

All ratings1,686 ratings
Positive99.0%
Neutral0.6%
Negative0.4%
Written reviews971 reviews
Positive89.1%
Neutral3.5%
Negative7.4%

Ripple Networking

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Ripple Networking

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

BNI Connect® Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

Ripple Networking

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BNI Connect® Mobile free?
BNI Connect® Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ripple Networking free?
Ripple Networking is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BNI Connect® Mobile or Ripple Networking?
Ripple Networking is rated higher. BNI Connect® Mobile averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Ripple Networking averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do BNI Connect® Mobile or Ripple Networking have ads?
Ripple Networking shows ads; BNI Connect® Mobile does not.
Which is updated more often, BNI Connect® Mobile or Ripple Networking?
BNI Connect® Mobile ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ripple Networking fortnightly. Most recently, BNI Connect® Mobile was updated on October 27, 2026 and Ripple Networking on October 24, 2026.

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