Comparison

Joinstar vs Networkli

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

Head to head
About

Joinstar

Discover and connect with people in your network who are traveling to the same destinations or live in places you're visiting. Never miss an opportunity to meet up with friends again.

Highlights
  • Connect with people traveling to same places
  • Find friends visiting your hometown
  • Discover people living where you travel
  • Never miss meetups with friends
Features
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Joinstar connects you with people in your network that are traveling to the same places as you, living in the places you are traveling to, or visiting your hometown.​ With Joinstar, you will never miss out on chances to meet up with your friends again.

About

Networkli

This app connects entrepreneurs with potential co-founders, investors, mentors, and partners. It uses AI to match users based on specific needs, facilitating meaningful professional relationships and collaborations without cold outreach.

Highlights
  • AI-powered smart matching
  • Post specific needs for co-founders/investors
  • Professional networking groups
  • Contextual direct messaging
  • Event networking and QR code connections
  • Founding Member program with lifetime premium access
Features
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The World's Best Entrepreneur Connection Software. Stop collecting LinkedIn connections that lead nowhere. Networkli lets you create masterminds and rooms — then matches people inside those groups with the cofounder, investor, mentor, or partner they need. Right now. Not someday. WHY ENTREPRENEURS CHOOSE NETWORKLI You don't need a bigger network. You need the right person at the right time — inside a room of serious builders. Sign up free. Create your mastermind or join one. Tell us what you're building and what you need, and we surface people in your groups who can actually help. No scrolling. No cold DMs. No "let's grab coffee sometime." HOW IT WORKS 1. Sign up and create your room Start free. Create a mastermind, accountability pod, or founder circle — or join one you're invited to. 2. Tell us what you need Looking for a technical cofounder? A pre-seed investor? An advisor who has been exactly where you are? Post it. Matching uses what actually matters. 3. Meet your match inside the group No random intros. We show you people in your rooms who are actively looking for someone like you. 4. Build something together Connections turn into cofounders, deals close, and partnerships form. This is where entrepreneurs get things done. KEY FEATURES Smart Matching AI-powered matching based on your needs — inside the rooms and masterminds you create or join. Not just proximity or job title. Need Posts Post what you are looking for and let the right people in your groups come to you. Professional Groups Create and join masterminds, accountability pods, and industry circles built for serious entrepreneurs. Direct Conversations Message with context. Every intro starts with a reason, not a cold opener. QR Code Connections Scan anyone's code when you meet in person. Networkli logs the connection and reminds you to follow up. FREE TO START Create your first room with no credit card. Invite friends, peers, or your whole mastermind. Matching, messaging, QR, and mobile apps are included so your group actually connects. If pricing ever changes, we'll say so clearly. No surprise bills. BUILT BY FOUNDERS, FOR FOUNDERS We are serial entrepreneurs who built the tool we desperately needed. Every feature exists because we felt the pain of networking that does not work — and masterminds that die in Slack. Sign up free. Create your room. Find your people. Build something. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://networkli.co/privacy?platform=ios

Screenshots

Joinstar4 screens
Networkli4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Joinstar at none against Networkli's 6. Networkli's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Networkli sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Joinstar asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Joinstar against 5.0 for Networkli. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Joinstar ships an update every 6 weeks, Networkli every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Joinstar versus Networkli: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJoinstarNetworkli
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB34 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperJoinstar LLCNetworkli

Customer experience

Joinstar

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Networkli

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Joinstar

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Networkli

Subscriptions6
  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Group Organizer7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Group Organizer Pro7 Days trial$34.991 Month
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  • Premium Annual$59.991 Year
  • Group Organizer (Annual)7 Days trial$149.991 Year
  • Group Organizer Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$279.991 Year

Questions

Is Joinstar free?
Joinstar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Networkli free?
Networkli is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Joinstar or Networkli?
Joinstar and Networkli are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Joinstar or Networkli have ads?
Neither Joinstar nor Networkli shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Joinstar or Networkli?
Joinstar ships an update every 6 weeks, and Networkli every 2 days. Most recently, Joinstar was updated on September 16, 2026 and Networkli on October 1, 2026.

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