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40+ Best ResearchGate Alternatives for iPhone (2026)
ResearchGate is listed in social networking below the ranked top 40. Here is everything ranked in it on iPhone, in tier order.
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Free · ★ 4.8 · 1,160,889 ratings · score 98Free app where you and friends share one unfiltered photo a day, taken at a random time with front and back cameras. - 2
Free + IAP · ★ 4.7 · 29,618,063 ratings · score 94Photo and video app for sharing posts, Stories, Reels and messages with friends, and following creators and interests. - 3
XSFree + IAP · ★ 4.6 · 11,123,071 ratings · score 93Social media app for following breaking news and trending topics, and for posting, streaming, and hosting audio. - 4
Free + IAP · ★ 4.6 · 2,314,324 ratings · score 93Social networking app for starting and joining public conversations, following communities, and sending direct messages. - 5
Free download · ★ 4.7 · 10,871 ratings · score 92Friends-only photo sharing app that shows shared photos on friends' lock screens and home screen widgets. - 6
Free + IAP · ★ 4.5 · 5,970,756 ratings · score 92Photo and video sharing app with a camera, messaging, Stories, a Spotlight feed, a friends location map and saved… - 7
Free + IAP · ★ 4.5 · 374,056 ratings · score 92Social app for swiping to meet new people, chatting with users worldwide, and joining interest-based Tags. - 8
Free + IAP · ★ 4.4 · 294,227 ratings · score 92Social network for sharing posts and photos with friends and family, plus public and private interest groups and. - 9
Free + IAP · ★ 4.5 · 684,198 ratings · score 91Free social app for browsing profiles from your country or worldwide, sending friend requests and sharing your social. - 10
Free + IAP · ★ 4.8 · 645,015 ratings · score 91Professional networking app for finding jobs, building a resume, following business news and connecting with contacts. - 11
Free + IAP · ★ 4.3 · 101,968 ratings · score 89Social app for meeting new people through shared interests, with chats, a Discover tab showing active users, and. - 12
Free + IAP · ★ 4.4 · 49,347 ratings · score 87LMK is a social networking app for meeting new people through Audio Rooms, swiping, a community feed, and instant chat. - 13
Free + IAP · ★ 4.5 · 28,832,612 ratings · score 86A social networking app for connecting with friends, joining groups, sharing posts, reels and stories, and shopping… - 14
Free download · ★ 4.9 · 269,888 ratings · score 86A social networking app where users share daily life posts, from music and fashion to recipes, home decor and travel. - 15
Free · ★ 4.5 · 118,380 ratings · score 85Social networking app for posting Truths, Re-Truths, photos, news stories and video links, and following other users. - 16
Free · ★ 4.7 · 2,164,318 ratings · score 85Neighborhood app for local safety alerts, news, events, groups, neighbor recommendations, and free or for sale items. - 17
Free + IAP · ★ 4.8 · 74,857 ratings · score 85Free social networking app for hosting communities, courses, livestreams, events and memberships with member… - 18
Free + IAP · ★ 4.8 · 17,812 ratings · score 83Social app combining real-time friend location, a messenger, group chats and video calls for up to 100 people. - 19
Free + IAP · ★ 4.3 · 373,758 ratings · score 83Free social networking app for meeting nearby people through text, video chat and live streaming. - 20
Free download · ★ 3.9 · 13,774 ratings · score 83Free social networking app for following people and community-built topic feeds, with content filters and moderation. - 21
Free + IAP · ★ 4.7 · 58,594 ratings · score 82Fan community app for following artists through posts, LIVE streams, fan letters, merch, event details and Weverse AI. - 22
Free download · ★ 4.3 · 5,147 ratings · score 82Free social networking app for sharing posts and customizing an avatar to connect with people through shared interests. - 23
Free + IAP · ★ 4.2 · 374,697 ratings · score 81Social networking app for sharing art, memes, fanart and blogs, following topics and fandoms, and reblogging content. - 24
Free · ★ 4.6 · 23,365 ratings · score 81Social networking app where verified professionals join industry, company or community groups called Bowls and talk. - 25
Free download · ★ 4.7 · 3,757 ratings · score 81Social Networking app by UpScrolled B.V. on the App Store. - 26
Free · ★ 4.5 · 5,047 ratings · score 78Social app for sharing photos, updates and locations with friends, and joining timelines built around shared interests. - 27
Free download · ★ 4.4 · 2,180 ratings · score 78Social Networking app by Voletius Ltd on the App Store. - 28
Free · ★ 4.2 · 24,422 ratings · score 76Social networking app for posts, photos, videos, live streams and end-to-end encrypted direct messages. - 29
Free + IAP · ★ 4.4 · 31,038 ratings · score 76A free social networking app for messaging and sharing stories, where users set up a profile and invite contacts… - 30
Free download · ★ 3.9 · 3,918 ratings · score 75Social Networking app by Islands XYZ, Incorporated on the App Store. - 31
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Free download · ★ 4.9 · 114,718 ratings · score 72Social app that sends friends real-time alerts when you have a drink or head out, with a friends map and shared photos. - 34
Free + IAP · ★ 4.8 · 1,541,431 ratings · score 72Free social app where friends answer your posted prompts and questions appear in your sendit inbox. - 35
Free + IAP · ★ 4.6 · 364,580 ratings · score 72A social 3D world for creating avatars, exploring rooms, and connecting with people. - 36
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Free + IAP · ★ 4.9 · 31,212 ratings · score 71Social app to connect with people attending the same concerts, festivals, and nightlife events. - 38
Free + IAP · ★ 4.6 · 85,399 ratings · score 71Free social networking app for posting short videos, live streams, audio rooms and group chats with followers and local - 39
Free · ★ 4.7 · 27,742 ratings · score 70Social app where high school seniors can research colleges, join campus chats, and connect with students before they… - 40
Free · ★ 4.7 · 30,171 ratings · score 70Social app that uses AI to find recommendations in posts, lets users ask creators questions, and saves items for later.
Questions people ask
- What is the best alternative to ResearchGate on iPhone?
- BeReal: Photos & Friends Daily, S tier, #1 in social networking.
- Is there a free alternative to ResearchGate?
- Yes: BeReal: Photos & Friends Daily (S tier, #1) is free, with no in-app purchases.
- Is ResearchGate still on the App Store?
- Yes, but it ranks below the top 40 in social networking.