Comparison

Friendbase vs Bunch is MiniParty!

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

Head to head
About

Friendbase

Create a unique 2D avatar and explore a vibrant virtual world. Customize your character with countless outfits and accessories, decorate your personal space, and connect with friends globally in diverse chat rooms and themed events.

Highlights
  • 2D avatar creation and customization
  • Extensive wardrobe and accessories
  • Virtual chat rooms and social hubs
  • Room and location customization
  • Pet companions
  • Host and attend virtual events
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You are Unique! Join the 2D virtual world of FriendBase. The social hub where you can express yourself! Choose between tons of fun styles and outfits for your avatar. Jump into our variety of virtual chat rooms and connect with friends from all over the globe! Character creation Push your imagination to create the player you want! Here, you can choose just about every aspect of your virtual self, from the hair and eye colors to the shape of your nose and mouth. There are more than 20 different hairstyles and colors available right now, giving you the variety you need to show who you are. We also have 100+ items that can be used to dress up your avatar. Collect coins through games or activities and purchase plenty of cool items to show off to your friends. We have accessories that players can use that range from handbags to suitcases. There are even limited-time accessories during special events, so be sure to be on the lookout for our updates. During our special events, you will also have access to limited-time attire. This is just one of many ways for you to add to your style and coolness as you create your own life experience with your metaverse character. Pets! Very few things are more pleasant than having a cool friend by your side, which is now possible on Friendbase. You can have a variety of pets, including dogs, cats, bunnies, and more! Room Customization Explore over 600 items, from accessories to furniture. Yes, furniture can be used for your own customizable place! Decorate your room the way you want and visit your friends' rooms as well. It's a great way to socialize in an environment of your choosing and show off that decorative spirit! Decorating isn't just about furnishing your room; you can also change the location. Why not own your own yacht or have a room by the beach in Hawaii where you can throw a sunset party and invite your friends? Social Become a virtual citizen in the World of Friendbase! From sports rooms to a spooky mansion, we have it all in our collection of different rooms for you to discover. It is important to give you the option to socialize in as many environments as we can provide. Social events extend past the public servers, and you can host your own events! Decorate your room for the festive occasion and throw your own personal party with your friends. Just start up your game and head to the events tab. From there, you will be able to host different and engaging events such as beach parties, coffee breaks, and garden parties. These events will be YOUR invitation to the Friendbase community. This is a great way to connect with more people and showcase who you are. Watch out for seasonal events as well! We have unique items and furniture updates during these busy seasons. Whether it's Christmas or Halloween, you are guaranteed to be in the holiday spirit during our events. We are currently in our winter update, so grab a seat at our Snowland and interact in style with your new Christmas items. Games Space jump Play our mini-game, "Space Jump," and work toward that score. Pick between two separate control settings and work your way up platforms, collecting coins that can be used for outfits and more! This mode can be played single-player or with our multiplayer feature coming soon! We also have more upcoming games to work on that competitive spirit. FriendRace Our NEW 3D racer, "FriendRace,” allows you to choose your racer and speed your way to the finish line. Choose from a variety of colors for your avatar and win coins by beating the other players. This can be done solo, or you can invite a friend! Immerse yourself in the race with our tilt control or button settings, and show the community what you’re made of! Let’s get social! Join our online community! Connect with us: https://friendbase.com/ Follow us at Facebook.com/friendbasechat Instagram @friendbase.official TikTok @friendbase.official

About

Bunch is MiniParty!

Connect with friends to chat and play a variety of 3D party games, card games, and more, accessible on any screen. Friends can join without installing the app, making it easy to start playing together instantly.

Highlights
  • 3D party games
  • Cross-platform play (mobile/desktop)
  • No installation required for friends
  • Real-time notifications for friends
  • Connect with nearby friends
  • Join public parties
Features
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Bunch is now Mini Party! Talk and play games with friends—on any screen. Mini Party makes it easy to hang out, chat, and play games with friends, whether you’re on your phone or laptop. No need for everyone to install the app—just jump in and start playing. What You Can Do: • Challenge friends in 3D party games, draw together, play cards, shoot pool, throw hoops, and more. New games are added every month. • Play Anywhere – Works on mobile and desktop, so you can join from wherever you are. • See Who’s Around – Get notified when friends are online and hop into a game right away. • Bump to Play – Connect with friends nearby and start playing instantly. • No Installs Needed – Your friends can join without downloading anything. • Meet New People – Join public parties and play with others. No setup, no hassle—just games and good times. Download Mini Party and start playing!

Screenshots

Friendbase4 screens
Bunch is MiniParty!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bunch is MiniParty! at 4.1 against Friendbase's 2.9. Bunch is MiniParty! also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 11) and review sentiment (47% vs 26%). Friendbase's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Friendbase sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Bunch is MiniParty! sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bunch is MiniParty! holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bunch is MiniParty! has 14K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Friendbase's written reviews are positive against 47% of Bunch is MiniParty!'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Friendbase versus Bunch is MiniParty!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFriendbaseBunch is MiniParty!
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (11 ratings)4.1 (14K ratings) — better
Positive reviews26.1% of reviews47.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1114K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size303 MB114 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperFriendbase ABBunch Live, Inc

Customer experience

Friendbase

All ratings11 ratings
Positive45.5%
Neutral9.1%
Negative45.5%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive26.1%
Neutral12.5%
Negative61.4%

Bunch is MiniParty!

All ratings13,878 ratings
Positive76.7%
Neutral5.5%
Negative17.8%
Written reviews1,074 reviews
Positive47.2%
Neutral11.7%
Negative41.1%

Bugs and requests

Friendbase

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Bunch is MiniParty!

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Games not loading properly
  • Inability to leave or end a call
  • Profile picture not saving correctly
  • Notifications causing unwanted party joins

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more game options
  • Improve stability and reduce glitches
  • Allow playing games without video chat
  • Implement better age/content restrictions

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Friendbase

One-time10
  • Tiny Gems Bundle$0.99
  • 5 Extra Lives$0.99
  • 500 Gems$0.99
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  • Small Gems Bundle$2.99
  • Medium Gems Bundle$4.99
  • Big Gems Bundle$9.99
  • Great Gems Bundle$19.99
  • 19000 Gems$19.99
  • Ultimate Gems Bundle$39.99
  • 50000 Gems$39.99
13 purchases

Bunch is MiniParty!

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription$0.997 Days
  • Bunch+ 1 Month$9.991 Month
  • Bunch+ 1 Year$69.991 Year
One-time10
  • Gas Mask Hat$0.99
  • Owl Hat$0.99
  • Shark Hat$1.99
Show 7 more
  • 85 BBucks$1.99
  • Spaceship Home$4.99
  • Dinosaur Mask$4.99
  • 110 BBucks$4.99
  • Duplex Home$9.99
  • 450 BBucks$19.99
  • 1150 BBucks$49.99

Questions

Is Friendbase free?
Friendbase is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bunch is MiniParty! free?
Bunch is MiniParty! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Friendbase or Bunch is MiniParty!?
Bunch is MiniParty! is rated higher. Friendbase averages 2.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Bunch is MiniParty! averages 4.1 from 14K ratings.
Do Friendbase or Bunch is MiniParty! have ads?
Both Friendbase and Bunch is MiniParty! show ads.
Which is updated more often, Friendbase or Bunch is MiniParty!?
Friendbase ships an update every 2 weeks, and Bunch is MiniParty! every 2 weeks. Most recently, Friendbase was updated on June 11, 2026 and Bunch is MiniParty! on September 26, 2026.

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