Comparison

Merq vs HopiParty

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

Head to head
About

Merq

Features
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Merq is the social gaming platform built for gamers, by gamers. Post your best clips and highlight reels to a feed built for gaming content. Get rated by the community and build your reputation. Find Players who match your skill level, playstyle, and favorite games. No more random teammates connect with people who play like you. Build and join Communities around your favorite titles. Chat, share clips, and grow together with gamers who share your passion. Run Together after every session, rate your teammates, and build a trustworthy gaming reputation over time. Direct Message players, coordinate squads, and stay connected with real-time messaging. Merq is where your gaming life lives.

About

HopiParty

A peaceful digital space for capturing thoughts and sharing moods. Engage in casual conversations within open rooms, focusing on gentle expression and attentive listening. Discover like-minded individuals in a distraction-free environment.

Highlights
  • Capture thoughts and daily life fragments
  • Share personal moods
  • Open conversation rooms
  • Casual discussion on shared interests
  • Focus on expression and listening
  • Distraction-free environment
Features
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HopiParty is a tranquil space for your thoughts. Capture fragments of daily life and share your moods. Open conversation rooms to talk casually about what you love. Step away from noisy distractions, focus on expression and listening. Stay true to yourself, share thoughts gently, and find resonant voices.

Screenshots

Merq4 screens
HopiParty2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Merq at none against HopiParty's 6. HopiParty's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. HopiParty sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Merq asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Merq ships an update monthly, HopiParty weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Merq versus HopiParty: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMerqHopiParty
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB351 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperLESLIE OBINNA AGBAIRydarian Fenwyck Thalmer

In-app purchases

None

Merq

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

HopiParty

One-time6
  • 3500$1.00
  • 17500$5.00
  • 35000$10.00
Show 3 more
  • VIP1$15.00
  • VIP2$50.00
  • VIP3$99.99

Questions

Is Merq free?
Merq is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HopiParty free?
HopiParty is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Merq or HopiParty have ads?
Neither Merq nor HopiParty shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Merq or HopiParty?
Merq ships an update monthly, and HopiParty weekly. Most recently, Merq was updated on October 15, 2026 and HopiParty on October 29, 2026.

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