Comparison

Papaya (ESN) vs Hypelist

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

Head to head
About

Papaya (ESN)

Connect with local students for support during your exchange program. Find help with integration, transportation, and language learning through a dedicated matching system.

Highlights
  • Buddy system for exchange student integration
  • Pick-up system for arrival assistance
  • Language tandem partner matching
  • Local student support
  • Assistance with new city integration
Features
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Papaya (an ESN matching system) gives you access to many Erasmus Student Network's projects — as Buddy system, Pick-up system, Language tandem — and much more! BUDDY SYSTEM: The Buddy system is a project that aims to integrate and make feel at home exchange students, from the earliest days in their new cities. Each international student can ask to receive a local student as a tutor - the Buddy - who will be there to answer his/her questions, to clarify his/her doubts and that will help him/her take his first steps in the new city. PICK-UP SYSTEM: You are just arrived in your new city, ready for your brand new adventure. And now? Do you need a helping hand to carry the luggage in your new flat? Our pick up system is exactly what you need! We will do our best to find a Buddy who will come and pick you and your stuff up at the train or bus station (or even the airport), taking you then home, safe and sound. LANGUAGE TANDEM: Do you want to learn or improve another language? We will assign you a tandem partner who speaks the native language that you need! In return, your partner will be interested in the languages you speak so you'll both have the opportunity to improve in front of a coffee or a cup of tea.

About

Hypelist

Curate, share, and discover recommendations across various interests like movies, books, and music. Track your consumption habits with a taste diary and import new ideas by scanning notes or links. Explore community-generated lists and reviews to find your next favorite.

Highlights
  • Create lists for movies, books, TV shows, games, places, music, products, and more
  • Track TV shows episode by episode
  • Log movies, books, music, games, and places daily
  • Scan notes and links to create lists instantly
  • Discover recommendations through community lists and reviews
  • Create ranked and Top 10 lists
  • Customize profile with backgrounds and styles
Features
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Welcome to Hypelist, a place to Curate, Share, and Connect. Hypelist is a list app built around taste. You can create lists for movies, TV shows, books, places, music, products, interests, and hobbies. Explore recommendations through lists shared by friends, creators, and people who share your interests. Create lists your way • Create lists for movies, books, TV shows, games, places, music, products, and more • Track TV shows episode by episode • Add notes, links, images, and media to any item • Create mixed media collections that combine different item types Log your taste with Taste Diary Track what you watch, read, listen to, and play, day by day. Taste Diary lets you log movies, books, music, games, and places and see everything in a calendar view. Check your stats to see how many movies you've watched, books you've read, or games you've played each month, year, or all time. • Log movies, books, music, games, and places daily • View your taste timeline in a calendar • Track personal stats: monthly, yearly, and all-time Import recommendations instantly Scan handwritten notes and turn them into organized lists in seconds — or scan links from your favorite videos to import the recommendations mentioned in them. • Scan notes to create lists instantly • Import recommendations from videos by scanning links Discover recommendations and read community reviews Find movie recommendations, book recommendations, and more through community lists from friends, creators, and other users. Browse book bestsellers, discover movies playing near you, and explore trending topics. Every movie, book, album, place, or game includes community notes — reviews from other users who added the same item and the lists it belongs to. • Discover recommendations through community lists • Browse book bestsellers and popular reading lists • See movies playing in your city and nearby theaters • Explore trending topics and emerging interests • Read reviews and community notes on any movie, book, or game Search and explore Search across lists, items, and profiles in one place. Explore trending movies, TV shows, books, and games, or jump back to saved collections and recommendations. Rank and organize your taste Create ranked lists and Top 10 lists across categories, from movies and books to video games across different consoles. Pin lists for easy access and move items between lists as your taste evolves. Your profile is your taste Showcase ranked lists, pinned picks, and recommendations so others can discover your taste. • Customize your profile with backgrounds, frames, and styles (Ultra) • Keep certain lists private while sharing others publicly (Ultra) Unlock more with Hypelist Ultra • Unlimited items per list • Hypelist Intelligence with monthly AI credits • Private lists and list collaboration • Folders for organizing lists • Mixed media collections and list themes • Ranked lists, pinned lists, and custom app icons • Profile customization and ad-free experience One app for all your lists From movies and TV shows to books, games, places, and music, Hypelist keeps your watchlists, reading lists, ranked picks, recommendations, taste diary, and collections in one organized space. Now available on the web Hypelist is now on the web too. The same product. Just more space. More context. More depth. Access your lists, recommendations, and taste diary from any browser at app.hypelist.com. …ARE YOU ON THE LIST? Privacy Policy: https://hypelist.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://hypelist.com/tos Questions? hello@hypelist.com | Instagram: @hypelist

Screenshots

Papaya (ESN)4 screens
Hypelist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hypelist at 72% against Papaya (ESN)'s 33%. Hypelist also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Papaya (ESN)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Hypelist sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Papaya (ESN) asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Papaya (ESN) ships an update every 3 weeks, Hypelist weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Papaya (ESN) versus Hypelist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPapaya (ESN)Hypelist
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (445 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews72.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—445 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB344 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperITER IDEAHypelist, LLC

Customer experience

Papaya (ESN)

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

Hypelist

All ratings444 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral3.2%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews104 reviews
Positive72.1%
Neutral8.7%
Negative19.2%

Bugs and requests

Papaya (ESN)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Hypelist

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Age verification continue button unresponsive
  • App freezes during initial setup
  • Cannot add items to lists - finicky save functionality
  • Items not saving properly, requiring multiple attempts
  • Save/delete buttons not working consistently
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  • App becomes laggy with many items
  • Category/topic not saving when adding items
  • Lists showing 0 episodes for tracking shows
  • App stuck playing audio on startup
  • Contact page not working for support requests

Requested features

10 requests
  • Video upload capability
  • Genre/category filters for easier searching
  • Messaging or commenting between users
  • iPad app optimization and support
  • Export to editable PDF format
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  • Draft/auto-save feature for unsaved lists
  • Grid/Pinterest-style photo view option
  • Optional contact permissions
  • Remove thumbnail placeholders option
  • Unlimited items without subscription

In-app purchases

None

Papaya (ESN)

No in-app purchases

12 purchases

Hypelist

Subscriptions12
  • Premium Weekly Subscription$0.997 Days
  • Premium Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
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  • Premium Weekly Subscription$3.997 Days
  • Premium Weekly Subscription3 Days trial2 variants$3.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly Subscription2 variants$14.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly Subscription$19.991 Year
  • Premium 7-Day Trial7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Premium 30-Day Trial1 Month trial$29.991 Year
  • Premium 14-Day Trial14 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly Subscription3 Days trial2 variants$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Papaya (ESN) free?
Papaya (ESN) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hypelist free?
Hypelist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Papaya (ESN) or Hypelist have ads?
Hypelist shows ads; Papaya (ESN) does not.
Which is updated more often, Papaya (ESN) or Hypelist?
Papaya (ESN) ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hypelist weekly. Most recently, Papaya (ESN) was updated on October 29, 2026 and Hypelist on October 30, 2026.

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