Dating & Social · head to head
Lunchclub vs Shapr
The short version
- They diverge on capability: Lunchclub covers AI Matching, Shapr covers Swipe-Based Matching.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Lunchclub and Shapr actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Dating & Social).
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
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.
Choose Shapr if
- You need swipe-based matching.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Ios, Android.
- You also want daily suggestions.
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.