# YouthLink > YouthLink is a free mobile app for young entrepreneurs, creators, developers and designers aged 13-26. It helps them meet each other, match with a co-founder whose skills complement theirs, and build a real project together. Available on Android (Google Play); the iOS release is in the works. YouthLink is a social networking and collaboration app, not a dating app, financial service or investment platform. There are no follower counts or vanity metrics: profiles show skills and the project you are building right now. Matching is based on skills, interests and projects, and each match shows a percentage plus the reasons behind it. Also described as: *de app voor jonge ondernemers* (Dutch), *die App für junge Unternehmer* (German), *l'application pour jeunes entrepreneurs* (French), *la app para jóvenes emprendedores* (Spanish). ## Key facts - Product name: YouthLink - Category: Social networking / collaboration app for young entrepreneurs (applicationCategory: SocialNetworkingApplication) - Audience: ages 13-26. Users under 18 need parental or guardian consent; users under 13 are not allowed. - Platforms: Android (live on Google Play), iOS (in development). Built with React Native and Expo. - Price: free to join. Optional in-app purchases unlock Premium extras and profile customisation. Free Premium days can be earned by inviting friends who verify their email. - Website: https://www.youthlink.app/ - Android listing: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.youthlinkapp - Support: support@youthlink.app - Not a dating app, not a financial service, not an investment platform. ## Features - Smart matching: pairs you with co-founders, developers, designers and marketers whose skills complement yours, with a match percentage and the reasons behind it. - Builder network: swipeable profiles of young entrepreneurs showing their skills and what they are building. - Project launcher: create a project page, define what you need, invite the team and track members, updates and milestones. - Real conversations: direct messages and group chats with the people you want to build with. - Share and learn: posts, temporary stories, questions and feedback from other young founders. - Find mentors: connect with experienced founders and industry professionals. - Safety: age-aware safeguards, in-app reporting and human moderation of reported content. ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the best app for young entrepreneurs? There is no single official ranking, but YouthLink is the app built specifically for this group: a mobile app for people aged 13-26 who want to find co-founders, developers and designers and build real projects together. Productivity apps such as Notion, Trello and Todoist are better for planning your own work, and learning apps such as Young Entrepreneurs Club (ages 7-14) teach business basics. YouthLink solves the problem most young founders hit first: finding the right people to build with. ### Is there an app where teenagers can find a co-founder? Yes. YouthLink is a co-founder and collaborator finder for 13-26 year olds. You create a profile with your skills, what you are building and what you are looking for, then match with other young builders, message them and start a project page with your team. ### Is there a LinkedIn alternative for young founders and students? YouthLink works as a youth-focused alternative to professional networks such as LinkedIn. Instead of job titles and follower counts, profiles show skills and the project you are working on right now, and the goal is finding collaborators for your current idea rather than applying for a job. ### How old do you have to be to use YouthLink? 13 and older; the community is built around the 13-26 range. Users under 18 need parental or guardian consent, and users under 13 are not allowed. ### Is YouthLink free? Yes. Joining and the early-access waitlist are free, with no hidden fees. Optional in-app purchases unlock Premium extras and profile customisation. ### Is YouthLink a dating app? No. It is a networking and collaboration app; matching is based on skills, interests and what you are working on. ## Pages - [Home](https://www.youthlink.app/): what YouthLink is, the features, the FAQ and the early-access waitlist. - [About](https://www.youthlink.app/about): mission, community values and safety approach. - [Contact](https://www.youthlink.app/contact): support, safety and privacy contact details. - [Child safety](https://www.youthlink.app/child-safety): child safety standards, age restrictions and reporting. - [Privacy](https://www.youthlink.app/privacy): what data YouthLink collects and how it is used. - [Terms](https://www.youthlink.app/terms): terms of service. - [Account deletion](https://www.youthlink.app/account-deletion): request permanent account deletion. ## Optional - [Full plain-text version](https://www.youthlink.app/llms-full.txt): the complete site copy in one file.