Comparison

E vs SamePlay

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

Head to head
About

E

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
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E-Pal is the ultimate gaming social hub built just for gamers—real gamers, live companions, always online! Jump in to easily squad up and dive into epic sessions, voice chat like crazy, make a ton of solid gaming buddies, and unlock way more hype gaming vibes. Never battle alone! ■ ePal: Connect with Live Gaming Companions Spending time with ePals feels like hanging out with old friends—welcoming, supportive, and pure fun! Over 300K+ pro ePals are online 24/7, ready to pull all-nighters with you. Whether you need a competitive duo to carry your rank, a patient coach to teach you the ropes, or just a chill companion to share the hype vibes, you'll always find the perfect gaming partner here. ■ Lobby: Voice Chat, Community & Minigames Turn our Lobby into your ultimate virtual home base and hangout spot: Voice Chat Rooms: Hop into voice chat like crazy! Talk strategy (comms), host a party, or just chill and unwind after a long day. Arcade & Minigames: Play fun, casual minigames absolutely free to kill boredom and loneliness instantly. Vibrant Community: Meet gamers from all around the world. Share your epic gaming clips, post pictures, and connect through your unique gaming personality. ■ Find Solid Teammates & LFG for 100+ Popular Games: League of Legends LFG, Valorant LFG, Overwatch 2 LFG, Fortnite LFG, Apex Legends LFG, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang LFG, Call of Duty LFG, Counter-Strike 2 LFG, Minecraft LFG, Roblox LFG, Teamfight Tactics LFG, Dead by Daylight LFG, Destiny 2 LFG, and many more! ■ About Us E-Pal was founded in 2020 by hardcore lone-wolf gamer Brian with a super simple idea: help fellow lonely gamers quickly find solid teammates. In just a few years, over 3 million+ gamers have rushed into E-Pal to squad up, and 30K+ core gamers have turned our community into their home base. In the future, E-Pal aims to become gamers' top choice for community, companionship, and gaming sidekick. This sets us apart from generic platforms by prioritizing gamers' personalities as our shared language. That's it—simple as that. • [E-Pal Membership Program and ePal Subscription System] The subscription fees will be automatically deducted through the App Store subscription service. The App Store will renew the subscription 24 hours before the expiration date. You can unsubscribe at any time by going to your Account Settings in the App Store. By subscribing, you agree to our platform's Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and other agreements displayed. No partial refunds. You can subscribe to your favorite ePals as if you were subscribing to a streamer on a live streaming platform. The service is paid for using the platform's virtual currency, Buff, and you can choose whether to renew your subscription before it expires or change the auto-renewal status at any time during your subscription. No partial refunds. [Terms of Service]: https://policies.epal.gg/epal.html [Privacy Policy]: https://policies.epal.gg/privacy-policy.html Download now for free, and embark on your best journey on EPAL.GG! • Follow us on social media! Website: https://www.epal.gg/ Discord: https://discord.com/invite/epalgg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialEpal Twitter: https://twitter.com/epalgg

About

SamePlay

Compete with friends in various games through point-based challenges and tournaments. Track your performance, climb leaderboards, and join or create teams. Features built-in chat and a fair play system for a secure competitive experience.

Highlights
  • Multi-game challenges with point wagers
  • Real-time leaderboards
  • Team creation and management
  • Bracket-style tournaments
  • Built-in chat functionality
  • Performance and statistics tracking
  • Fair play dispute system
Features
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SamePlay- Competitive Gaming Made Social Turn every game into a competitive showdown! Challenge friends, join teams, and compete in tournaments across multiple games. Track your rankings, earn points, and prove you're the best. KEY FEATURES: Multi-Game Challenges Challenge players across various games with point-based wagers. Winner takes all! Real-Time Leaderboards Climb the ranks with game-specific leaderboards. Track your performance and compete for the top spot. Team Up Create or join teams, coordinate strategies, and compete together in team tournaments. Tournaments Enter bracket-style tournaments and battle your way to championship glory. Built-in Chat Coordinate with teammates, chat with friends, and communicate during challenges. Performance Tracking Monitor your wins, losses, and game-specific statistics. Track your progress over time. Fair Play System Submit evidence, dispute unfair results, and enjoy a secure competitive environment with admin oversight. Points & Rankings Earn points with every victory, level up your rank from Bronze to Legend, and showcase your achievements. Whether you're a casual player or competitive gamer, SamePlay brings friends together for fair, exciting competition. Download now and start your journey to the top!

Screenshots

E4 screens
SamePlay3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SamePlay at none against E's 14. SamePlay also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). E's advantage is ratings volume (2.3K vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. E sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $6.49 per month. SamePlay asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SamePlay holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: E has 2.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

E ships an update fortnightly, SamePlay weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
E versus SamePlay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterESamePlay
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.3K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.3K — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size156 MB31 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperEpal, Inc.joshua black

Customer experience

E

All ratings2,264 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral2.1%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews267 reviews
Positive69.3%
Neutral5.2%
Negative25.5%

SamePlay

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

E

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

SamePlay

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

E

Subscriptions4
  • E-Pal VIP 1 Month$6.491 Month
  • E-Pal VIP 1 Month3 Days trial$6.491 Month
  • E-Pal VIP 3 Months$18.493 Months
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  • E-Pal VIP 12 Months$64.991 Year
One-time9
  • "3.00 Buff"2 variants$4.99
  • "6.00 Buff"$9.99
  • "12.00 Buff"$19.99
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  • "15.00 Buff"$24.99
  • "21.00 Buff"$34.99
  • "24.00 Buff"$39.99
  • "30.00 Buff"$49.99
  • "36.00 Buff"$59.99
  • "60.00 Buff"$99.99
None

SamePlay

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is E free?
E is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SamePlay free?
SamePlay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, E or SamePlay?
SamePlay is rated higher. E averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while SamePlay averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do E or SamePlay have ads?
Neither E nor SamePlay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, E or SamePlay?
E ships an update fortnightly, and SamePlay weekly. Most recently, E was updated on October 21, 2026 and SamePlay on September 17, 2026.

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