Comparison

Networkli vs The Circl

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

Head to head
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

About

The Circl

Features
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Meet new professionals in your city with a single swipe. Professional networking made simple. Join thousands of professionals building meaningful connections and unlocking new opportunities. Swipe through professionals in your city — or explore new locations instantly. Connect with like-minded people, expand your Circl, and unlock new opportunities with every swipe. Why Circl? Swipe to connect — Swipe right to connect, left to pass. Fast, intuitive, and efficient. Instant messaging — Start conversations with your matches immediately. Discover professionals nearby — See who’s in your area or network across different cities. High-intent connections — Meet people who align with your goals, skills, and professional interests. Safe & secure — Your data and identity are always protected.

Screenshots

Networkli4 screens
The Circl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Networkli at every 2 days against The Circl's weekly. The Circl's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 and The Circl sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Networkli ships an update every 2 days, The Circl weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Networkli versus The Circl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetworkliThe Circl
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB69 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperNetworkliEhab Morad LLC

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
1 purchases

The Circl

One-time1
  • Monthly Subs$1.99

Questions

Is Networkli free?
Networkli is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Circl free?
The Circl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Networkli or The Circl have ads?
Neither Networkli nor The Circl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Networkli or The Circl?
Networkli ships an update every 2 days, and The Circl weekly. Most recently, Networkli was updated on October 30, 2026 and The Circl on October 28, 2026.

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