Comparison

Meiman vs Carpal KG

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

Head to head
About

Meiman

Easily find and book accommodations across Kyrgyzstan. Discover apartments, hotels, guesthouses, and yurts with smart filters and verified hosts. Secure your stay with protected payments and 24/7 support.

Highlights
  • Fast search by price, location, amenities
  • Flexible accommodation filters
  • Verified hosts with ratings
  • Secure bookings and protected payments
  • Direct messaging with hosts
  • Transparent pricing
Features
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Meiman makes it easy to find and book a place to stay anywhere in Kyrgyzstan — from an apartment in Bishkek to a yurt in the mountains. Pick your dates, see what's free with prices, photos and reviews, and book in a couple of minutes. A STAY FOR EVERY TRIP Summer — Lake Issyk-Kul: cottages, resorts and guesthouses by the water. Weekends — the mountains: cosy guesthouses and real yurts under the stars. Business — Bishkek: apartments, hotels and apart-hotels in the city. 1,500+ places to choose from — from budget hostels to spa hotels. BOOK WITH PEACE OF MIND • Free dates and prices at a glance — book online in English, no phone calls needed. • Every listing is checked before it goes live. • Reviews come only from guests who actually stayed. • Fair prices, no hidden fees. • Pay securely right in the app. • Cancellation terms are clear before you pay. • Questions? Message the host before you book. • 24/7 support, day and night. HOSTING? List your place on Meiman for free and get bookings right in the app. Calendar, prices and guest messages — all in one place. Meiman means "guest" in Kyrgyz — and here, a guest is honoured above all. We want you to feel that on every trip. Meiman — easy to find, easy to book.

About

Carpal KG

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Carpal is a car rental marketplace in Kyrgyzstan. Browse cars, compare prices and rental terms, choose your dates and send a booking request. Save cars you like and manage your bookings in the app. Cars are currently available for pickup in Kyrgyzstan. Payments in the app are not available.

Screenshots

Meiman4 screens
Carpal KG4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Carpal KG at weekly against Meiman's every 3 weeks. Carpal KG also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Meiman ships an update every 3 weeks, Carpal KG weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Meiman versus Carpal KG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeimanCarpal KG
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMunarbek EsenovArtur Bikkenin

In-app purchases

None

Meiman

No in-app purchases

None

Carpal KG

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Meiman free?
Meiman is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Carpal KG free?
Carpal KG is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Meiman or Carpal KG have ads?
Neither Meiman nor Carpal KG shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Meiman or Carpal KG?
Meiman ships an update every 3 weeks, and Carpal KG weekly. Most recently, Meiman was updated on October 24, 2026 and Carpal KG on October 24, 2026.

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