# Bunch is MiniParty! vs E

The clearest difference is ads: E at none against Bunch is MiniParty!'s shown. E also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (69% vs 47%). Bunch is MiniParty!'s advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 2.3K). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bunch is MiniParty! sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and E sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

E holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bunch is MiniParty! has 14K ratings behind it against 2.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Bunch is MiniParty!'s written reviews are positive against 69% of E's.

Bunch is MiniParty! ships an update every 2 weeks, E fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bunch is MiniParty! | E |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bunch-is-miniparty/id1294869021/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e-pal-never-battle-alone/id1515406923/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 2.3K |
| Positive reviews | 47.2% of reviews | **69.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 114 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Bunch Live, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524298676) | [Epal, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590993658) |

## What reviewers say

### Bunch is MiniParty!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bunch-is-miniparty/id1294869021)

Connect with friends to chat and play a variety of 3D party games, card games, and more, accessible on any screen. Friends can join without installing the app, making it easy to start playing together instantly.

**Highlights:** 3D party games, Cross-platform play (mobile/desktop), No installation required for friends, Real-time notifications for friends, Connect with nearby friends, Join public parties

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Bunch+ 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Bunch+ 1 Year | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun to play with friends
- 👍 Great way to stay connected during COVID-19
- 🤩 Awesome games like Mars Dash and Hoops
- 💕 Allows video chatting while playing games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and connection issues
- 🤔 Confusing to navigate and use
- 🔒 Privacy and safety concerns with strangers joining
- 💸 Requires downloading additional games

**Reported bugs**

- Games not loading properly
- Inability to leave or end a call
- Profile picture not saving correctly
- Notifications causing unwanted party joins

**Requested features**

- Add more game options
- Improve stability and reduce glitches
- Allow playing games without video chat
- Implement better age/content restrictions


### E

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e-pal-never-battle-alone/id1515406923)

Connect with other gamers to find teammates for over 100 popular games. Engage in mini-games, join chat rooms, and build friendships within a supportive global community. Never play alone again.

**Highlights:** Find teammates for 100+ games, Play mini-games, Join chat rooms, Make gaming friends, Gamer-centric community, ePal subscription system

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| E-Pal VIP 1 Month | $6.49 | per month |
| E-Pal VIP 1 Month | $6.49 | per month |
| E-Pal VIP 3 Months | $18.49 | per 3 months |
| "3.00 Buff" | $4.99 | one-time |
| "6.00 Buff" | $9.99 | one-time |
| "12.00 Buff" | $19.99 | one-time |
| "24.00 Buff" | $39.99 | one-time |
| "30.00 Buff" | $49.99 | one-time |
| "36.00 Buff" | $59.99 | one-time |
| "60.00 Buff" | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app
- 🤩 Amazing community
- 🎮 Great for finding gaming friends
- 💰 Earn money by playing
- 🌐 Connects people from around the world

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Lots of bots/fake accounts
- 💰 Expensive to use
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with facial scans
- 🤷‍♀️ Confusing/unclear how to use
- 🤬 Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Verification codes not working
- Accounts getting suspended/banned for unclear reasons
- Technical issues like app crashes, freezes, etc.

**Requested features**

- Age verification system
- Better filtering options (e.g. by region, age)
- Improved moderation to remove inappropriate content
- More free features, less emphasis on paid services


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bunch is MiniParty! free?

Bunch is MiniParty! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is E free?

E is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bunch is MiniParty! or E?

E is rated higher. Bunch is MiniParty! averages 4.1 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while E averages 4.6 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Bunch is MiniParty! or E have ads?

Bunch is MiniParty! shows ads; E does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bunch is MiniParty! or E?

Bunch is MiniParty! ships an update every 2 weeks, and E fortnightly. Most recently, Bunch is MiniParty! was updated on November 8, 2026 and E on November 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*