# Rune vs E.

The clearest difference is rating: Rune at 4.7 against E.'s 2.1. Rune also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). E.'s advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 68%). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. E. sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Rune asks for nothing beyond the download.

Rune holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rune has 2.4K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Rune's written reviews are positive against 100% of E.'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Rune ships an update every 5 days, E. every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rune | E. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rune-play-talk-hang-out/id1450358364/reviews)** | [2.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e/id1494262675/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 67.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 73 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Rune AI Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450358363) | [EKCHAT, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487101648) |

## What reviewers say

### Rune

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rune-play-talk-hang-out/id1450358364)

Connect with friends through a variety of multiplayer games and integrated voice chat. Customize your avatar, discover new games weekly, and organize gaming sessions with groups. It's a fun way to hang out and play together without needing separate apps or dealing with ads.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer games within the app, Integrated voice chat, Customizable avatars and profiles, New games added weekly, Friend activity notifications, Group creation for game sessions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for making friends
- 🚀 Efficient voice chat
- 💡 Useful for finding teammates
- 🤝 Good for playing games with others

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnects and glitches
- ⏱️ Long wait times to find matches
- 🔇 Lack of mute/volume control options
- 💬 Limited communication options (no text chat)

**Reported bugs**

- Login/verification issues
- Compatibility problems on older devices
- Crashing and freezing during use

**Requested features**

- Add more game options beyond Brawl Stars and PUBG
- Implement a group/party feature for multi-player games
- Allow users to search by region or age
- Add video/face chat functionality


### E.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e/id1494262675)

Connect with others by sharing photos, videos, and thoughts. Engage in conversations with friends and discover new people, stories, and brands. Explore a social internet experience with various content and interaction options.

**Highlights:** Post photos, videos, and thoughts, Chat with friends and new people, Explore new people and featured profiles, Discover stories and brands, Follow new people and make friends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EkChat promoted post 60 | $59.99 | one-time |
| EkChat promoted post 70 | $69.99 | one-time |
| EkChat promoted post 80 | $79.99 | one-time |
| EkChat promoted post 90 | $89.99 | one-time |
| EkChat promated post 100 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rune free?

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

### Is E. free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rune or E.?

Rune is rated higher. Rune averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while E. averages 2.1 from 7 ratings.

### Do Rune or E. have ads?

E. shows ads; Rune does not.

### Which is updated more often, Rune or E.?

Rune ships an update every 5 days, and E. every 6 weeks. Most recently, Rune was updated on October 25, 2026 and E. on October 24, 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.*