# TIYA vs E

The clearest difference is rating: E at 4.6 against TIYA's 3.7. E also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 33%). TIYA's advantage is ratings volume (10K vs 2.3K) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TIYA sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month and E sells 13 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 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10K and 2.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of TIYA's written reviews are positive against 69% of E's.

TIYA ships an update every 11 days, E fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TIYA | E |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiya/id1470581257/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e-pal-never-battle-alone/id1515406923/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 2.3K |
| Positive reviews | 33.2% of reviews | **69.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 151 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [TIYA PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480476697) | [Epal, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590993658) |

## What reviewers say

### TIYA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiya/id1470581257)

Connect with like-minded individuals and build meaningful relationships on a unique social platform. Engage in conversations with an AI companion for support and confidence-building, or discover personalized recommendations for human connections based on shared interests.

**Highlights:** AI friend companion, Boost social confidence, Personalized user recommendations, Privacy protection, Unlimited AI chatting (with subscription), Advanced chatting experience (with subscription)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TIYA plus membership | $3.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🙂 Fun app to meet new people
- 🤝 Ability to make new friends
- 💬 Good for voice chatting
- 🎮 Useful for gaming with others

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔞 Inappropriate content and users
- 🔊 Loud and disruptive users
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with location sharing
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs in the app

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and account problems
- Messaging and call functionality not working
- Unexpected app crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Age-restricted chat rooms
- Mute/block features for disruptive users
- Better privacy controls
- Improved moderation and reporting tools


### 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 (13)**

| 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 |
| E-Pal VIP 12 Months | $64.99 | per year |
| "3.00 Buff" | $4.99 | one-time |
| "6.00 Buff" | $9.99 | one-time |
| "12.00 Buff" | $19.99 | one-time |
| "15.00 Buff" | $24.99 | one-time |
| "21.00 Buff" | $34.99 | 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 TIYA free?

TIYA 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, TIYA or E?

E is rated higher. TIYA averages 3.7 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while E averages 4.6 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do TIYA or E have ads?

Neither TIYA nor E shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TIYA or E?

TIYA ships an update every 11 days, and E fortnightly. Most recently, TIYA was updated on October 18, 2026 and E on October 19, 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.*