Comparison

BNI Connect® Mobile vs Tranzparency

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

Tranzparency

Features
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Imagine this...you are alone and in an unfamiliar place or environment in a dangerous life-threatening situation. Even worse, think of the person you love the most in the same predicament. How grateful would you feel knowing that with a touch of a button you or your loved one can immediately connect with the community, the authorities, and your closest confidants? TRANZPARENCY is that lifeline! TRANZPARENCY has an alarm that sounds when you need the attention of someone nearby for your protection. TRANZPARENCY has a button that connects with emergency services at any time. TRANZPARENCY has the ability to video chat and message with any of your chosen contacts, instantly sharing your location. The main feature of the TRANZPARENCY app is an SOS button designed to combine the following functions for dire emergencies: 1. Connect to emergency services. 2. Alerting all contacts and TRANZPARENCY subscribers in your immediate area that you need help. 3. Immediately starting a live video chat with chosen contacts and other TRANZPARENCY subscribers in the area. 4. Instantly sharing your location with pinpoint GPS accuracy via geolocation. TRANZPARENCY, your Personal Emergency Alert System (PEAS)

Screenshots

BNI Connect® Mobile4 screens
Tranzparency4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BNI Connect® Mobile at none against Tranzparency's 1. Tranzparency's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Tranzparency sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BNI Connect® Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BNI Connect® Mobile versus Tranzparency: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBNI Connect® MobileTranzparency
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (1.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews89.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB96 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBNI MobileTranzparency LLC

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

Tranzparency

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

BNI Connect® Mobile

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Tranzparency

One-time1
  • Tranzparency starter plan$9.99

Questions

Is BNI Connect® Mobile free?
BNI Connect® Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tranzparency free?
Tranzparency is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BNI Connect® Mobile or Tranzparency have ads?
Neither BNI Connect® Mobile nor Tranzparency shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BNI Connect® Mobile or Tranzparency?
BNI Connect® Mobile ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tranzparency every 3 weeks. Most recently, BNI Connect® Mobile was updated on October 20, 2026 and Tranzparency on October 12, 2026.

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