Sidechat ｡･ﾟﾟ･ vs Bunky
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sidechat ｡･ﾟﾟ･
Connect with communities that matter to you by creating memes, sharing jokes, and sending direct messages. All posts, comments, and messages are anonymous, allowing for authentic self-expression. Find your people and engage in discussions without revealing your identity.
- Anonymous posting and messaging
- Community creation and joining
- Meme and joke sharing
- Direct messaging
- Authentic self-expression
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Sidechat is the best way to connect with the communities that matter to you most. Create memes, post jokes, share thoughts, slide into DMs, and more. All posts, comments, and messages are anonymous, so feel free to be your most authentic. Terms of Service: https://sidechat.notion.site/Sidechat-Terms-of-Use-d2f718ddad2f403b85bba67078fbdf18
Bunky
Find compatible roommates before you move in by building a detailed profile and connecting with others based on shared habits and preferences. The app facilitates direct messaging after mutual matches, helping you avoid living with strangers.
- Community selection (school/city)
- Detailed profile building
- Habit-based compatibility matching
- Mutual liking for messaging
- Roommate shout-outs
- Linked social profiles
- Option to add existing place details
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Nobody should have to live with a stranger they didn't choose. Bunky is how you find a roommate before you move in. Someone you actually picked, in your school or your city. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick your community. Your school, or the city you're moving to. 2. Build a profile that's actually you. Photos, prompt answers, your dealbreakers, and where you're headed and when. 3. Like the people you could live with. If they like you back, it's a match and you can chat. You can only message someone once you've both liked each other. So the people you talk to are people who chose you too. WHAT YOU SEE BEFORE YOU DECIDE How close their habits are to yours on the stuff that actually causes problems. Cleanliness, noise, social energy, how much you want to hang out. Shout outs from people who have actually lived with them. Mutual friends and linked socials, when people add them. MOVING TO CAMPUS Your class already has a community on Bunky. Find your roommate before housing assignments go out. ALREADY HAVE A PLACE? Add it to your profile with rent, move-in date and photos of the place, then match with people looking to move in. THINKING ABOUT A MOVE? Nothing has to be signed yet. Pick the city you're considering and see who's already there. What they're like, what they're looking for, who's arriving around the same time as you. Free to download. 210k+ downloads.
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Verdict
Sidechat ｡･ﾟﾟ･ and Bunky both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 71% of Bunky's written reviews are positive against 24% of Sidechat ｡･ﾟﾟ･'s. Bunky also leads on ads (none vs shown). Sidechat ｡･ﾟﾟ･'s advantage is ratings volume (5.1K vs 541). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Sidechat ｡･ﾟﾟ･ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Bunky sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Sidechat ｡･ﾟﾟ･ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sidechat ｡･ﾟﾟ･ has 5.1K ratings behind it against 541, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 24% of Sidechat ｡･ﾟﾟ･'s written reviews are positive against 71% of Bunky's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Sidechat ｡･ﾟﾟ･ ships an update weekly, Bunky every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.
| Parameter | Sidechat ｡･ﾟﾟ･ | Bunky |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (5.1K ratings) — better | 4.4 (541 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 24.3% of reviews | 70.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5.1K — better | 541 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 196 MB | 92 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Flower Ave Inc | Bunky LLC |
Customer experience
Sidechat ｡･ﾟﾟ･
Bunky
User reviews
Sidechat ｡･ﾟﾟ･
From 5.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ⭐ Amazing app for Swifties
- 🤗 Friendly and welcoming community
- 🎉 Fun and entertaining content
Room to improve
- 🤬 Rude and toxic comments
- 🔇 Lack of moderation and content control
- 🚫 Restricted access for non-college users
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with required college email
- 🐛 Verification code issues and app crashes
Bunky
From 541 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💻 Easy to use
- 🤝 Helpful for finding roommates
- 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing
- 🔍 Comprehensive user profiles
- 🤖 Effective matching algorithm
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Verification issues for some users
- 💰 Paywalled features
- 🤖 Unreliable matching at times
- 🔍 Limited user base in some areas
Bugs and requests
Sidechat ｡･ﾟﾟ･
Reported bugs
3 issues- Verification code not being sent
- Frequent app crashes and login issues
- Accounts being locked out for no reason
Requested features
3 requests- Allow users to kick out disruptive members from group chats
- Improve content moderation to address harassment and hate speech
- Provide more options for non-college users to access the app
Bunky
Reported bugs
5 issues- Freezing on loading screens
- Inability to send messages
- Profiles not loading properly
- Syncing issues across devices
- Glitches in swiping/scrolling
Requested features
5 requests- Allow editing of user profiles
- Add more customization options
- Improve notification system
- Expand to more colleges/universities
- Enhance search and filtering capabilities
In-app purchases
Sidechat ｡･ﾟﾟ･
- Monthly$2.991 Month
- Sidechat Monthly (Early Bird)$4.991 Month
- Monthly$6.991 Month
Bunky
- Join the feed3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Bunky Pro Subscription$9.991 Month
- Bunky pro$14.991 Month
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- Season Pass Subscription$24.996 Months
- Season Pass$29.996 Months
- Profile Boost$1.99
- Profile Boost X2$2.99
- Flash Pass$9.99
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- Season Pass for the feed$19.99
- Season Pass$29.99
