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Lunchclub vs Shapr

Lunchclub logo

Lunchclub

Dating

AI-powered networking

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Shapr

Social Media

Networking made human

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Lunchclub covers AI Matching, Shapr covers Swipe-Based Matching.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Lunchclub and Shapr actually diverge.

Attributes where Lunchclub and Shapr differ
AttributeLunchclubShapr
PlatformsIos, Android, WebIos, Android
CategoryDatingSocial Media
Founded20182015

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Lunchclub

  • AI Matching
  • 1:1 Video Meetings
  • Goal Setting
  • Meeting Notes
  • Clubhouse Integration
  • IRL Events
  • Zoom
  • Google Meet

Only in Shapr

  • Swipe-Based Matching
  • Daily Suggestions
  • Goal-Based Networking
  • Messaging
  • LinkedIn Integration
  • Location-Based
  • LinkedIn

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Android support

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Lunchclub

Nothing recorded yet. See the Lunchclub review.

Shapr

  • The Internet Archive's capture of Shapr's homepage on 1 January 2021 stated 'Sign up for free' with no paid tier mentioned, describing a machine-learning matching algorithm that suggests 15 relevant people to meet each day.

Pricing, plan by plan

Lunchclub

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Weekly Matches
    • Video Meetings
    • Profile
  • Premium$20/month
    • More Matches
    • Priority Matching
    • Advanced Preferences

Shapr

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Daily Profiles
    • Messaging
    • Swipe Matching
  • Premium$19.99/month
    • Unlimited Swipes
    • See Who Viewed
    • Priority Profiles

Which should you pick?

Choose Lunchclub if

  • You need ai matching.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want 1:1 video meetings.
Lunchclub review

Choose Shapr if

  • You need swipe-based matching.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android.
  • You also want daily suggestions.
Shapr review

Questions people ask

Is Lunchclub or Shapr better?
Neither clearly leads. Lunchclub starts at Free and Shapr at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Lunchclub or Shapr?
Lunchclub starts at Free and Shapr at Free.
Does Lunchclub or Shapr run on more platforms?
Lunchclub runs on Ios, Android, Web. Shapr runs on Ios, Android.
Can I use Lunchclub for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What can Lunchclub do that Shapr cannot?
Lunchclub covers AI Matching, 1:1 Video Meetings, Goal Setting, Meeting Notes. Shapr covers Swipe-Based Matching, Daily Suggestions, Goal-Based Networking, Messaging. Both handle Ios support, Android support.
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