AYU vs Sphere App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
AYU
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AYU is the private community for hedge fund, family office and institutional investment professionals. The AYU app is the companion to your membership. EVENTS Browse upcoming AYU events and see the ones you are booked on. Open any event for the venue, timings, agenda and who is attending. DIGITAL TICKET Your ticket lives in the app with a QR code for check-in. No printouts, no emails to search for. AGENDA AND MEETINGS See the agenda for each event, including your one-to-one meeting slots, and get notified when something changes. PERKS Preferred treatment and offers from premium brands, curated for AYU members. SIGN IN Use your AYU password, or request a sign-in link by email and open it on your phone. AYU membership is by application. The app is for existing members and event guests. Learn more at https://www.thisisayu.com
Sphere App
This app facilitates professional networking for financial services professionals through geo-enabled discovery and event participation. It suggests relevant connections based on user preferences and interests, moving beyond traditional professional profiles.
- Geo-enabled connection discovery
- Industry event hosting and attendance
- Personalized user suggestions
- Profile with non-professional interests
- Quick 'Connect Now' feature
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A geo-enabled networking app that helps financial services professionals to make more valuable professional connections in less time. Users can discover new connections, host and attend relevant industry events and engage in a supportive community. How to use Sphere: 1) Create a profile β remember this isnβt LinkedIn, so we want to know about the non-professional you too. Include your hobbies and interests to maximise the potential of being matched with like-minded professionals. 2) Navigate to βSet Sphere Suggestionsβ on the central S button and select your preferences. Sphere App will do a lot of the thinking for you when it comes to networking, working hard in the background to suggest relevant users that we think you'll benefit from connecting with. So make sure to spend a bit of time setting up your preferences so we can make our suggestions as helpful as possible. 3) Events β browse, host and attend industry events. 4) Use our 'Connect Now' feature to easily connect with a group of people in a matter of seconds. Yes, you can finally wave goodbye to clunky business cards and awkward QR code exchanges.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Sphere App at every 10 days against AYU's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
AYU ships an update monthly, Sphere App every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AYU | Sphere App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | β | 94.1% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 10 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | β | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | AYU Technologies | Sphere App Ltd |
In-app purchases
AYU
No in-app purchases
Sphere App
No in-app purchases









