Shapr – Data-Driven Networking

Extremely disappointing. After spending time to meticulously set up my profile to truly express my info correctly, I want to start swiping other's profiles, but can't! I can swipe left, but every time I try to swipe right for someone I want to connect with, the window offering me to select a 1, 6, or 12 month Pro plan pops up. I appreciate paying for extra features, but the fact I can't even swipe right for free is ridiculous. This app, among other things, is meant to assist those who are unemployed find employment. And for those without a current income, we cannot afford to drop $20 in one month or $100 for the year to use an app that doesn't even seem to compare to LinkedIn or Indeed. This app is not worth the hassle.

In theory this app was well thought out. You can swipe through looking for people to hire or look for a job. But the execution is all wrong. If youre looking for a job out of state, wanting to do a narrow search, or want to swipe through multiple jobs other than the daily recommended you might as well go to indeed. They created a subscription based program, a lot like tinder where you get unlimited swipes and can appear out of town/state. Wouldnt recommend wasting time if serious about jobs

Been a subscriber for a year, same bugs happening mainly: Notification for new message is not showing all the time, you can't turn off receiving the "someone matched with you also" notification, conversations sometimes don't update in time or go missing when you send a message, which causes connections with people to go cold fast. Not sure if I will resub.

I spent money on nothing. The free version doesn't really allow you to do anything, but paying for a subscription didn't unlock any of the additional features that were advertised, either. I'm basically still using the free version despite having spent money on accessing the paid features. The transaction is showing up in my bank statements but I'm not receiving what I paid for. I'm gonna have to ask for a refund if this isn't fixed.

The concept is interesting but the app seems either full of bugs, or that the developers are too keen on selling their 'superswipe' function. Two very annoying problems are: it shows most people as being in Russia when clearly they are not; and, the search function is nearly useless because after 1-2 swipes, a pop-up window would appear offering the superswipe function, and unless you buy it, a bug would appear so that the last person you swiped would come back again and you can't proceed.

Been using this for over 2 years with no issues. But lately there's too many scammers/inappropriate messaging. Then the last 2 weeks, I can't even swipe my daily batch, it comes up an error message. I uninstalled and reinstalled and didn't fix it. Refreshed the page. Closed the app. Nothing works.

In its effort monetize, it has managed to ruin itself. Came back to try it out after not using it for a while and it seems the suggestions are less accurate and far less useful than they used to be. I live in the second biggest ciry in the UK, however, our of a batch of 20 I ended up with three from the same city and only one of those with any of the tags I listed as my area of interest. I received suggestions for people hundreds of miles away, and in some cases, people in different countries.

The default version is very limited. I signed up for the pro version so I can get unlimited "okays" for the search. Presumably, I would also be boosted so people who don't pay could see me in their results. - Lots of duplicates. I'm not even sure if these ever registered as "yes." - After one month of use and 100 "okay." Zero matches. Very low engagement or visibility. If you're looking for connections, look elsewhere.

The idea is great. I have managed to meet few people, it's happening, it's real. I am using the free version of the app. App execution leaves a lot to be desired still, the messaging could very well be improved. I cannot disable or control the notification in this version!

It's a great way to get to know new people. Unlike LinkedIn which is very limiting, this is more open. You have the chance to network and make new friends with people who are using the app for the same purpose (usually you can't tell if someone wants, or is free to network or mentor you). What I like about it is it's casual setting. Sometimes networking can be difficult for inexperienced people, and this app takes the edge off with its matching algorithm, and default icebreaker messages.

Absolutely horrible app so Glitchy. It wouldn't accept my LinkedIn account just said and 'error has occurred' so had to add my email address. No way to just sign up so had to set up a password via a password reset. It's just a waste of time. Also while trying to upload an image (as the app won't let you proceed without an image) the app crashes so I can't do anything. Had the app on my phone for about 5 minutes. Uninstalled

The app worked great until I upgraded my account now it consistently says errors and deletes parts of my profile randomly. I have contacted them multiple times and have never gotten a response back. I have uninstalled and installed again. I have tried the desktop/web version vs the app and the same thing keeps happening. Very frustrated.

Maybe its good with Pro, but I'm currently into paying for apps by being exposed to ads instead of cutting a part of my check from work out for a membership. As it is now, there are too many blockers in really utilizing this site for searches. If you want it for just business, it might be a valuable tool in finding partners.

TL:DR At bottom I have used this app with the Pro feature for a full year, and i simply cannot recommend this app. At first, it seemed interesting, which i then decided to subscribe for the 1 year plan (what a mistake). As other people have mentionned, this app has a LOT of people looking for investors, crypto-currency and whatnot. What bothered me most is that they offer a "teleport" option. to which you can teleport yourself in a precise place in the world to get matches from that area. I am based in montreal, so obviously i'd expect matches from there? Oh, how wrong was i. Above 90% of my matches where from all over the USA, even when i had teleported to the region i already am located at (why did i have to do that anyway???). You'd think their support will help you with that? You can also forget about that too. When i sent emails for assistance because i had no use for profiles outside of my region, they only confirmed that i was properly using the teleport function, said that it was strange and they didn't understand. They did basically nothing. I sent numerous email throughout my year of membership, and nothing was ever fixed. Great concept and i loved the idea behind it, but poorly powered by those behind this application. I am said to say: don't waste your time on this one TL;DR You'll get matches outside your country. Spending money on this app is a waste. Their support is useless for any request beyond the most basic.

There are a lot of scammers and pyramid schemes on this app, but I still enjoyed the real connections made. App fails to notify when messages or matches are made, deletes part of the conversation randomly, has denied me any swipes on random days and is now crashing when opened. Update: I've sent several emails with no response.

Superficial app for the Tinder kids I guess. By no means a competitor to LinkedIn. It feels like crossing a line between professional and personal. From a technical standpoint, did not present the closest possible contacts first. Some were in a different country a thousand miles away. Deleted my account and removed the app. As with many others here - stinks as a scam - DO NOT INSTALL / PURCHASE. Reported to Google.

When you super swipe and they match or they swipe you and you match. Whether 1 person swipes or both super swipe. The match doesn't show up unless you send a message immeidetly once the match pops up, if you keep going and try go message later doesn't show up in your matches. Super bad glitch fix it. Same issue differebt phone and even on my friends account. So this is an app issue

I enjoy this app and have been here a while... I would say in recent times it has been taken over by crypto traders Which is fine, but when they are disingenuous it's an issue..

I've tried this out on free version for 4-5 months,i go and swipe my batches 3-4 times a week, I've had one conversation and three matches total, in all that time. it just doesn't seem to connect people like it claims, at all. it's to bad because i can see younger generations using this and it's a easy way to start a conversation. it just isn't working and I'm unwilling to payfor the upgrade. Side note,the delevoper will undoubtedly tell me to email support and not address my concerns publicly.

Great app. Easy to use and understand. Not sure if enough people are using the app yet to pay $25 dollar per month. Its beyond ridiculous. Last time I check no other social media or networking platform are charging a premium right off the bat. on this app if you try to discover more people on your own after few swipes, the payment page pops up over and over again and you can't with anyone further.

Really great concept. But the app need alot of improvement in speed.. Message take long time to receive or send... There is no proper notification. You can miss out on message if you don't check app frequently. It really enjoy using this app but if you can fix the above issue.. Its have really great potential.