BNI Connect® Mobile vs New REF Global
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!
New REF Global
Connect, share, and grow with a community of business leaders. Exchange insights, explore events, and engage in meaningful conversations. Receive personalized updates relevant to your interests and region.
- Join spaces by topic or territory
- Exchange insights in real time
- Explore upcoming events
- Connect directly with members
- Personalized updates
- Leadership development
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The REF Global app is where our community of business leaders connects, shares, and grows together. It’s a simple, intuitive space that keeps you close to the people, ideas, and conversations that matter — wherever you are. Inside the app, you can join spaces by topic or territory, exchange insights in real time, explore upcoming events, and connect directly with other members. Whether it’s a quick message, a shared learning, or an open question — this is where meaningful interaction happens. You’ll receive personalized updates based on your interests and region, so you always stay informed about what’s most relevant to you. More than just a platform, it’s a living space designed for connection, collaboration, and leadership that thrives through community.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: BNI Connect® Mobile at 1.7K against New REF Global's 1. On price, rating, 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for BNI Connect® Mobile against 5.0 for New REF Global. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BNI Connect® Mobile has 1.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BNI Connect® Mobile | New REF Global |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (1.7K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 89.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.7K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 89 MB | 91 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | BNI Mobile | RENAISSANCE EXECUTIVE FORUMS INC |
Customer experience
BNI Connect® Mobile
New REF Global
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
New REF Global
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BNI Connect® Mobile
No in-app purchases
New REF Global
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is BNI Connect® Mobile free?
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