Dating & Social · head to head
Shapr vs Lunchclub
The short version
- They diverge on capability: Shapr covers Swipe-Based Matching, Lunchclub covers AI Matching.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Shapr and Lunchclub 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 Shapr
- Swipe-Based Matching
- Daily Suggestions
- Goal-Based Networking
- Messaging
- LinkedIn Integration
- Location-Based
Only in Lunchclub
- AI Matching
- 1:1 Video Meetings
- Goal Setting
- Meeting Notes
- Clubhouse Integration
- IRL Events
- Zoom
- Google Meet
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.
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.
Lunchclub
Nothing recorded yet. See the Lunchclub review.
Pricing, plan by plan
Shapr
Free- FreeFree
- Daily Profiles
- Messaging
- Swipe Matching
- Premium$19.99/month
- Unlimited Swipes
- See Who Viewed
- Priority Profiles
Lunchclub
Free- FreeFree
- Weekly Matches
- Video Meetings
- Profile
- Premium$20/month
- More Matches
- Priority Matching
- Advanced Preferences
Which should you pick?
Choose Shapr if
- You need swipe-based matching.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Ios, Android.
- You also want daily suggestions.
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.
Questions people ask
- Is Shapr or Lunchclub better?
- Neither clearly leads. Shapr starts at Free and Lunchclub at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Shapr or Lunchclub?
- Shapr starts at Free and Lunchclub at Free.
- Does Shapr or Lunchclub run on more platforms?
- Shapr runs on Ios, Android. Lunchclub runs on Ios, Android, Web.
- Can I use Shapr for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What can Shapr do that Lunchclub cannot?
- Shapr covers Swipe-Based Matching, Daily Suggestions, Goal-Based Networking, Messaging. Lunchclub covers AI Matching, 1:1 Video Meetings, Goal Setting, Meeting Notes. Both handle Ios support, Android support.