Comparison

Binky vs Nothing Happens

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

Head to head
About

Binky

This app offers a stress-free social media experience by providing an endless stream of random content with satisfying micro-thrills. Enjoy the fun of scrolling and interacting without the pressure of privacy concerns or the need to craft perfect responses.

Highlights
  • Infinite list of random content (Binks)
  • Like and swipe interactions
  • AI-generated comments
  • Privacy-focused design
  • Non-functional share button
Features
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Binky is the most stress-free social media app ever! Think about all those times when you want to scroll through a feed on your phone, but you don't want to read depressing news articles or see photos from people who seem happier than you. Binky gives you the incessant micro-thrills of scrolling through stuff, never knowing what's coming next, without all the hassle. And the things you do in Binky don't end up on a server somewhere for the world to see. It's all the fun of social media with all the privacy you wish you had! Features: * An infinite list of random stuff (we call them "Binks"), with pictures. You won't care about some of them, but others will give you a fleeting feeling of satisfaction -- just like a real app! * Each Bink has a Like button so that you can like it, just like a real app! * Swipe left or right on Binks, because it's weirdly satisfying, just like a real app! * Leave a comment! Unlike a real app, you don't have to stress about what to say. Just mash the keyboard and Binky will think of an appropriate comment for you! Where's THAT feature, Facebook? * A "share" button that doesn't do anything! * Scroll through over a thousand Binks, including: sawdust, Sam Cooke, rutabagas, laser tag, merman, mascara, puddles, and elbow. If you read all the way through that last bullet point, you're already hooked. Download it today!

About

Nothing Happens

Features
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Press the button. Nothing useful will happen. Nothing Happens is an entertainment app that documents non-events with unnecessary scientific seriousness. Join the fictional Institute of Pointlessness and confirm that everything remains perfectly uneventful. PURPOSELESS FEATURES • Press or hold a large research apparatus • Receive a different meaningless analysis after each press • Complete a daily pointless assignment • Measure today's Meaningless Index • Count total presses, time wasted, and your non-event streak • Review a seven-day chart of documented absence • Keep your phone level for two seconds in an unnecessary calibration test • Unlock achievements that will not improve your life • Observe an extremely rare event that is still not useful NOTHING HAPPENS PLUS A one-time purchase unlocks Paperwork, Deep Space, and Monochrome laboratories, advanced meaningless statistics, custom apparatus naming, and extra achievements. It is not a subscription. Restore Purchases is available on the same screen. The core apparatus and records remain free. No account, ads, or tracking. Research records stay on your device and are not sent to a server. This app is for entertainment only. It does not provide scientific, medical, psychological, or other practical guidance. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://kojpko-apps.o1o3.chatgpt.site/en/nothing-happens/privacy

Screenshots

Binky4 screens
Nothing Happens4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Binky at 3 against Nothing Happens's 1. Binky also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Binky sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Nothing Happens sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Binky versus Nothing Happens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBinkyNothing Happens
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (104 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings104 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 12 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB3 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDan KurtzKoji Tamatsu

Bugs and requests

Binky

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Scrolling performance issues on iPhone 13 Pro and newer models
  • Swipe animations are choppy and difficult to execute

Requested features

16 requests
  • Double-tap to like feature (mentioned by multiple users)
  • Save/bookmark posts functionality
  • Custom comment composition instead of auto-generated
  • User profiles with saved posts history
  • Notifications system (even if pointless)
Show 11 more
  • Messaging feature with random users
  • Search functionality with random results
  • More content with captions and trivia/facts
  • Video content in addition to images
  • Category/topic filtering for personalized feeds
  • Time tracking feature to show usage
  • iPhone 13 Pro ProMotion 120Hz support
  • Local image caching
  • Visual feedback effects (heart pop-up animations)
  • Ability to post user's own content
  • App notifications with random numbers

Nothing Happens

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Binky

One-time2
  • Binky Tip Jar$0.99
  • Binky Donation2 variants$1.99
1 purchases

Nothing Happens

One-time1
  • Nothing Happens Plus$2.99

Questions

Is Binky free?
Binky is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nothing Happens free?
Nothing Happens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Binky or Nothing Happens have ads?
Neither Binky nor Nothing Happens shows ads.

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