Comparison

E vs Sidequesting

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

Sidequesting

Features
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Sidequesting keeps your crew together at festivals — even when the cell network dies and you can't find anyone in a crowd of 100,000. FIND YOUR SQUAD A live radar points you toward every member of your squad in real time. No more "where are you" texts that never send. RAISE A TOTEM Lost in the crowd? Raise a totem and your squad gets pinged instantly. Tap to say "on my way," then both phones flash bright — screen and flashlight — so you spot each other across the field. SOS WHEN IT MATTERS One tap sends an urgent SOS to your whole squad with your live location. WORKS WHEN THE SIGNAL DOESN'T Sidequesting relays messages phone-to-phone over Bluetooth mesh, so your squad stays connected in dead zones where nothing else works. KNOW THE LINEUP Full set times and stage maps for the festivals you're going to. Build your day, don't miss the acts you came for. Made for the people who go hard and refuse to lose each other.

Screenshots

E4 screens
Sidequesting4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sidequesting at none against E's 10. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.49 per month. Sidequesting asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
E versus Sidequesting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterESidequesting
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.3K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size155 MB40 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperEpal, Inc.Jorrel Patterson

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

Sidequesting

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

E

Subscriptions3
  • 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
One-time7
  • "3.00 Buff"$4.99
  • "6.00 Buff"$9.99
  • "12.00 Buff"$19.99
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  • "24.00 Buff"$39.99
  • "30.00 Buff"$49.99
  • "36.00 Buff"$59.99
  • "60.00 Buff"$99.99
None

Sidequesting

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is E free?
E is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sidequesting free?
Sidequesting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do E or Sidequesting have ads?
Neither E nor Sidequesting shows ads.
Which is updated more often, E or Sidequesting?
E ships an update fortnightly, and Sidequesting fortnightly. Most recently, E was updated on November 3, 2026 and Sidequesting on October 31, 2026.

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