FBN Connect vs VAB Community
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FBN Connect
Connect with a global network of members through a powerful tool. Access a member directory, real-time location, direct messaging, event listings, news, and a content library. Enhance your member experience with this efficient application.
- Member directory browsing
- Real-time location display
- Direct messaging
- Event directory
- News portal
- Content library
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Download FBN Connect, the official app for FBN members. Experience the network in the best possible way using a powerful and efficient tool that will help you to connect with members from around the world with features such as: Member directory browsing Real-time location display Direct messaging Event Directory News portal Content library Your member experience will forever change, start now! Access requires login details granted by a local Member Association. Not a member? Learn more about FBN at www.fbn-i.org
VAB Community
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The best advice comes from the best advisors. The VAB Community app is your go-to place for connecting with VAB members all over the world. You can use it to access your local chapter; expert networks; virtual and in-person events; board and business opportunities, and thought leadership content. After downloading the app, you can - Browse the VAB Member directory and make new connections; - Easily communicate with fellow members via our in-app messenger, with options for multi-member group chats; - See the full calendar of upcoming VAB events and register to attend; - View and apply for the latest board/business opportunities posted by fellow members and the VAB team; - Share content within your trusted VAB peers using the Feed and Share functions; - Receive instant notifications when you receive a reply or a new tag on a post you're following, and much more! About VAB: The Virtual Advisory Board is a network for highly-experienced, executive-level talent (CEOs, Entrepreneurs, Angel Investors and Industry Experts) from around the world.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: VAB Community at every 2 months against FBN Connect's every 4 months. FBN Connect's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.
FBN Connect ships an update every 4 months, VAB Community every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FBN Connect | VAB Community |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 115 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Family Business Network International | The Virtual Advisory Board Ltd |
In-app purchases
FBN Connect
No in-app purchases
VAB Community
No in-app purchases
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