# Bunky vs SoftPing

The clearest difference is rating: SoftPing at 5.0 against Bunky's 4.4. SoftPing also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). Bunky's advantage is ratings volume (541 vs 5). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bunky sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. SoftPing asks for nothing beyond the download.

SoftPing holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bunky has 541 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bunky | SoftPing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (541 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bunky-roommate-finder/id6452469753/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/softping/id6815884926/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **541** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 70.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 92 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bunky LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1555166699) | [CHANYOUNG PARK](https://appshunter.io/developer/6815884928) |

## What reviewers say

### Bunky

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bunky-roommate-finder/id6452469753)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Join the feed | $4.99 | per month |
| Bunky Pro Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Bunky pro | $14.99 | per month |
| Season Pass Subscription | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| Season Pass | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Profile Boost | $1.99 | one-time |
| Profile Boost X2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Flash Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass for the feed | $19.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Easy to use
- 🤝 Helpful for finding roommates
- 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing
- 🔍 Comprehensive user profiles
- 🤖 Effective matching algorithm

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Verification issues for some users
- 💰 Paywalled features
- 🤖 Unreliable matching at times
- 🔍 Limited user base in some areas

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing on loading screens
- Inability to send messages
- Profiles not loading properly
- Syncing issues across devices
- Glitches in swiping/scrolling

**Requested features**

- Allow editing of user profiles
- Add more customization options
- Improve notification system
- Expand to more colleges/universities
- Enhance search and filtering capabilities


### SoftPing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/softping/id6815884926)

This app offers a simple way to stay connected with one person. Send quick, thoughtful messages that appear as notifications and on a home screen widget. It's designed for minimal interaction, focusing on letting someone know you're thinking of them.

**Highlights:** Connect with one person, Send quick, thoughtful messages, Home Screen widget display, Receive notifications, View message history, Customizable avatar, Control message previews

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bunky free?

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

### Is SoftPing free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bunky or SoftPing?

SoftPing is rated higher. Bunky averages 4.4 out of 5 from 541 ratings, while SoftPing averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Bunky or SoftPing have ads?

Neither Bunky nor SoftPing shows ads.

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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.*