# Friendbase vs Bunch is MiniParty!

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Friendbase | Bunch is MiniParty! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/friendbase-virtual-world/id658389442/reviews) | **[4.1 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bunch-is-miniparty/id1294869021/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | 26.1% of reviews | **47.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 303 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Friendbase AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/658389445) | [Bunch Live, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524298676) |

## What reviewers say

### Friendbase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/friendbase-virtual-world/id658389442)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Gems Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Extra Lives | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Gems Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gems Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Gems Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Great Gems Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| 19000 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Gems Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |
| 50000 Gems | $39.99 | one-time |


### Bunch is MiniParty!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bunch-is-miniparty/id1294869021)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Bunch+ 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Bunch+ 1 Year | $69.99 | per year |
| Gas Mask Hat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Owl Hat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shark Hat | $1.99 | one-time |
| 85 BBucks | $1.99 | one-time |
| Spaceship Home | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dinosaur Mask | $4.99 | one-time |
| 110 BBucks | $4.99 | one-time |
| Duplex Home | $9.99 | one-time |
| 450 BBucks | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1150 BBucks | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun to play with friends
- 👍 Great way to stay connected during COVID-19
- 🤩 Awesome games like Mars Dash and Hoops
- 💕 Allows video chatting while playing games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and connection issues
- 🤔 Confusing to navigate and use
- 🔒 Privacy and safety concerns with strangers joining
- 💸 Requires downloading additional games

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*