Sphere App vs Scale by BGF
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Scale by BGF
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Scale is a community platform for members of the BGF portfolio and experts within our network. It's a space to connect, exchange ideas and grow. Within the app you'll find in person and virtual events, discussion forums, insights from industry experts and thought leaders, and a knowledge library filled with tools and guides designed to support businesses on their scaling journey.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Sphere App at every 10 days against Scale by BGF'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.
Sphere App ships an update every 10 days, Scale by BGF monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sphere App | Scale by BGF |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 94.1% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days β better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 β better | 16.4 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 101 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Sphere App Ltd | Business Growth Fund Limited |
In-app purchases
Sphere App
No in-app purchases
Scale by BGF
No in-app purchases









