Fishbowl
Industry and company discussion groups where verified professionals talk shop, often anonymously
by Fishbowl Media LLC · listed Nov 9, 2026
Quick verdict
Worth installing if your field has active bowls and you want honest workplace conversation; treat anonymous posts with healthy skepticism.
Best for Professionals who want frank, peer-level talk about their industry, pay and job moves
Reviewed by AppsPicks on Nov 9, 2026. How we review
Fishbowl review
Fishbowl is a discussion app for working professionals. You join groups, called bowls, built around an industry, a profession, a community or a specific employer, and talk with people whose jobs look like yours. It suits anyone who wants candid advice on pay, job hunting, office politics or career moves from peers rather than from a polished LinkedIn feed. Fishbowl is owned by Glassdoor, which explains the focus on workplace talk.
Day to day it works like a forum crossed with a social feed. A live feed surfaces posts from your field, and you can browse bowls, start your own or message people directly once you switch on networking mode. Members verify where they work, but many choose to post with only a job title and employer showing, which is why the conversations are blunter than on most professional networks. Job referrals and openings come up through these connections.
Why we picked it: It is one of the few places where verified people in the same line of work speak openly about salaries, managers and hiring, and it costs nothing.
Watch out for: Anonymity cuts both ways, so expect some negativity and unverified claims. Android users rate it noticeably lower than iPhone users.
What we like
- Groups organised by industry, role and employer
- Verified members can post without showing their name
- Real-time feed tuned to your profession
- Direct messaging and networking mode for referrals
- Free with no in-app purchases listed on Google Play
What could be better
- Anonymous threads can turn negative or speculative
- Android rating sits well below the iOS rating
- English only according to the App Store listing
- Value depends heavily on how active your industry's bowls are
Questions about Fishbowl
Is Fishbowl free?
Yes. Both store listings show it as free, and the Google Play listing reports no in-app purchases.
Which platforms does it run on?
It is available for iPhone on the App Store and for Android on Google Play. There is also a website at fishbowlapp.com.
Will my employer see what I post?
Fishbowl verifies where you work, but you can post with just your job title and company visible instead of your name. Still, avoid sharing details that could identify you.
Who runs Fishbowl?
Fishbowl is owned by Glassdoor, part of the same group as Indeed. The Google Play listing names Indeed, Inc. as the developer.
How is it different from LinkedIn?
LinkedIn centres on public profiles and self-promotion, while Fishbowl centres on group conversations where people often post without their names. It is better for candid advice than for showcasing your CV.
From the developer: how Fishbowl describes itself
Fishbowl is where professionals go to connect and talk in a new era of remote work.
Choose from thousands of Industry, Community or Company Bowls ("Groups") and have genuine conversations with other verified professionals that are working in roles and industries similar to your own.
You can join different bowls or professional groups with others from the same background as yourself to get real advice, share work stories, and network.
Don't miss out on what your coworkers and colleagues are saying.
FEATURES -----------
LIVE FEED See what similar professionals are saying right now with a real-time feed for your specific industry and profession.
NETWORKING Network and direct message with professionals across your industry or meet others within your company by turning on networking mode. Discover new jobs and get a referral to companies.
BOWLS (GROUPS) Start or join bowls with people in your industry about anything! You can create or join bowls to:
• Have conversations about a specific interest or area of expertise. • Network with former work colleagues and classmates. • Connect with professionals that have similar backgrounds to yourself. • Exchange insights and advice with others working at your Co. or Org • Meet up and get to know other professionals similar to you • Create bowls (professional groups) for interests or networking! • Discover new jobs and opportunities through networking and get referrals.
Join hundreds of thousands of professionals from various industries including management consulting, advertising, tech, accounting, finance, law, healthcare, and education. Have conversations with professionals from companies and organizations like McKinsey, Deloitte, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Accenture, EY, PwC, Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Skadden, Ogilvy, Saatchi, Publicis, Wieden+Kennedy, Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, Skadden, UCSF, Mount Sinai, Teach for America, the National Education Association and many more. Get the help you need to climb the career ladder.
www.fishbowlapp.com
**LinkedIn Account or Work Email required**
Text from the app store listing, quoted for reference. Our own take is above.
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