# BNI Connect® Mobile vs Mastermind19

The clearest difference is ratings volume: BNI Connect® Mobile at 1.7K against Mastermind19's 2. BNI Connect® Mobile also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Mastermind19's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 89%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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 Mastermind19. 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 Mastermind19's.

BNI Connect® Mobile ships an update every 3 weeks, Mastermind19 every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BNI Connect® Mobile | Mastermind19 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bni-connect-mobile/id1212875170/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mastermind19/id6782177343/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 89.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 89 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [BNI Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/1212875169) | [Joel Kern](https://appshunter.io/developer/1827135473) |

## What reviewers say

### BNI Connect® Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bni-connect-mobile/id1212875170)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Convenient for tracking BNI activities
- 🚀 Helpful for networking and referrals
- 🚀 Great tool for BNI members

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Unreliable connectivity
- 🐛 Search function issues
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Keyboard issues when entering referrals

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch
- Login issues
- Keyboard hides confirm button when entering referrals
- No internet connection error despite having connectivity
- Search function not working properly

**Requested features**

- 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


### Mastermind19

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mastermind19/id6782177343)

This private, invitation-only app connects business-building golfers. Browse and book golf trips, track tournament standings, and connect with members through a community feed and direct messaging. Manage your membership, shop for merchandise, and coordinate event details.

**Highlights:** Browse and book curated golf trips, Track M19 Cup standings, Connect with members via community feed, Direct and group messaging, Member wallet for transactions, Access guest profiles for events

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BNI Connect® Mobile free?

BNI Connect® Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mastermind19 free?

Mastermind19 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BNI Connect® Mobile or Mastermind19?

Mastermind19 is rated higher. BNI Connect® Mobile averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Mastermind19 averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do BNI Connect® Mobile or Mastermind19 have ads?

Neither BNI Connect® Mobile nor Mastermind19 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BNI Connect® Mobile or Mastermind19?

BNI Connect® Mobile ships an update every 3 weeks, and Mastermind19 every 4 days. Most recently, BNI Connect® Mobile was updated on October 26, 2026 and Mastermind19 on October 24, 2026.

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