Comparison

Minphuin vs The Hug

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

Minphuin

Free

🌐 Social Networking

★ 5.05 ratingsView app →

About

Minphuin

This social networking app connects users with news and information from the ZCC and ZBC organizations. It provides a platform for sharing updates and engaging with community content.

Highlights

Community news and updates
ZCC and ZBC organization information
Content sharing platform
User engagement features

Features

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E minphuin App kyate Zotung Hlaw hae te ZCC, ZBC hlaw marya ccing lan do kho piaze Zotung phongpaw, te thokienaw hae blyn marya riakho athua.

About

The Hug

Features

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The Hug-O-Meter app is a fun and interactive tool designed to track the number of hugs you give and receive each day. As part of the ihug Movement, the app helps users connect with others, share joy, and contribute to the movement's goal of spreading love and unity through hugs.

Screenshots

Minphuin4 screens

The Hug3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Minphuin at none against The Hug's shown. The Hug's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Minphuin ships an update every 3 weeks, The Hug every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level

Minphuin versus The Hug: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Minphuin	The Hug
Price	Free	Free
Rating	5.0 (5 ratings) — better	—
Number of ratings	5 — better	—
Update frequency	Every 3 weeks	Every 4 days — better
Ads	No — better	Yes
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Free	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	16.6	14.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	140 MB	10 MB
Age rating	17+	17+
Developer	Sam Lian	LuAnn Buechler

In-app purchases

None

Minphuin

No in-app purchases

None

The Hug

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Minphuin free?

Minphuin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is The Hug free?

The Hug is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Minphuin or The Hug have ads?

The Hug shows ads; Minphuin does not.

Which is updated more often, Minphuin or The Hug?

Minphuin ships an update every 3 weeks, and The Hug every 4 days. Most recently, Minphuin was updated on September 22, 2026 and The Hug on October 7, 2026.