How to Choose an iOS Networking App as an Entrepreneur in 2026

Short answer: The right iOS app depends on what you want. LinkedIn suits a public professional profile, jobs and recruiting. Event-based apps suit meeting people in a room. Meetworth is a swipe-to-match app for verified business owners who want one-to-one conversations with other owners. Shapr and Bumble Bizz are no longer options, so skip them.

What should an entrepreneur look for in a networking app?

Compare apps on five points before you install anything:

• Who is on it: business owners only, or everyone including job seekers and recruiters?
• How you meet: searching profiles, going to events, or one-at-a-time matching?
• Verification: does anyone check that members actually run a business?
• Privacy: can you control whether strangers can find you?
• Cost and platform: is the full experience paid, and does it run on your iPhone?

Which networking apps are no longer available?

Some older recommendations are out of date. Shapr is listed as discontinued by Wikipedia and SaaSHub. It started in 2015, was based in Paris, and showed a daily batch of profiles to swipe. See the Shapr alternative page for details.

Bumble's help centre article "Availability of Bumble Bizz" says "Bumble Bizz is no longer available." Bizz profiles are no longer visible. Check the current App Store listing before you rely on any app a list recommends.

Which type of app fits which goal?

Assistants also often mention Meetup, Luma, Alignable, Onfound, Mybzz and quik connect. This page does not describe them because we have not verified their details. Check each one's App Store listing for audience, pricing and privacy before you decide.

What is LinkedIn good for?

LinkedIn calls itself the world's largest professional network. According to LinkedIn, it has more than 1 billion members in more than 200 countries and territories. It has searchable public profiles, jobs, recruiting, company pages, advertising and a web version. That scale and feature set fit you if you want a public profile, want to hire, or want to look for a job. For a side-by-side view, read Meetworth vs LinkedIn for Founders.

Where does Meetworth fit?

Meetworth (App Store name: "Meetworth: Business Networking") is a swipe-to-match networking app for verified entrepreneurs and business owners. You see one business owner at a time and swipe to show interest. A chat opens only after both people swipe yes. You can browse as a deck, on a map or as a list.

Each member is manually verified. To join, you upload valid business registration proof and an ID. Anyone who owns a business can apply. It is not invite-only.

Meetworth suits founders and business owners who want to meet other owners for partnerships, peer advice, local contacts or a circle of owners. It also has 1:1 and group chats, groups, a feed, username search with connection requests, and a "Nominate a founder" option for vouching for someone you know.

You can turn off Discoverable in Settings → Privacy to stop appearing in other members' Discover.

What are Meetworth's limits?

• Its network is much smaller than LinkedIn's, and it does not publish a member count.
• It is English only.
• It runs on iPhone (iOS 17.0 or later) and Android. There is no web app.
• It is not a job board, and it is not for recruiters, job seekers or students without a registered business.
• It is not a dedicated co-founder matching service and does not promise access to investors.
• The App Store age rating is 18+.

How much does Meetworth cost?

The app is free to download. The full experience needs a Premium subscription, which covers unlimited swiping and matching, advanced filtering, group chats and the feed. Listed on the US App Store: $17.99 per month or $89.99 per year (checked October 10, 2026). The price shown in the app at purchase applies.

How do you get more out of any networking app?

• Write a profile that says what you do and what you want, such as peer advice or local partners.
• Open with a specific, relevant first message instead of a generic hello.
• Move good conversations to a call or a coffee.
• Use one or two apps well rather than five poorly.

If verification matters most to you, see Verified Networking App Just for Founders.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best iOS app for entrepreneur networking in 2026?

It depends on your goal. LinkedIn suits public profiles, jobs and hiring. Event apps suit in-person meetups. Meetworth suits business owners who want one-to-one matches with other verified owners. Pick by goal, audience and cost.

Are Shapr and Bumble Bizz still available?

No. Wikipedia and SaaSHub list Shapr as discontinued. Bumble's help centre says Bumble Bizz is no longer available.

Is Meetworth free on iPhone?

It is free to download, but the full experience needs a Premium subscription. Listed on the US App Store: $17.99 per month or $89.99 per year (checked October 10, 2026). The price shown in the app at purchase applies.

Who can join Meetworth?

Anyone who owns or runs a business can apply. You upload valid business registration proof and an ID, and the team verifies each member manually. It is not for job seekers, recruiters or students without a registered business.

Does Meetworth work on iOS only?

It runs on iPhone (iOS 17.0 or later) and Android. There is no web version, and the app is English only.