# Bunch is MiniParty!

> HouseParty with Games

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1294869021](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1294869021)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1294869021`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Bunch Live, Inc
- **Category:** Social Networking
- **Rating:** 4.10 / 5 (13,876 ratings)
- **Version:** 50.5.0
- **Last updated:** 2025-05-12
- **First published:** 2017-10-12
- **Size:** 114 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bunch-is-miniparty/id1294869021)
- **Website:** [http://www.bunch.live/](http://www.bunch.live/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://mini.party/privacy](https://mini.party/privacy)

## Description

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. Download Mini Party and start playing!

## Rankings

- #15,886 — Overall
- #70 — party

## Review summary

Users largely report the app is unstable and hard to use. Frequent crashes, white/black screens, and mic/camera issues block play. A major point is the $10/month subscription to access core features like creating lobbies. Many lament the update that ruined the experience, causing a mass user drop and reduced engagement. Despite a valued social angle—chat/call with friends and a playful avatar—the app’s reliability and access to features have deteriorated, turning a once-fun social space into a frustrating, pay-to-play experience.

### Pros

- Strong social features: chat and video/call with friends.
- Playful, Bitmoji‑style avatars and a fun social vibe for hanging out with friends.
- Originally a good platform to meet and connect with other users in a social space.
- Historically allowed playing simple group games with friends.

### Cons

- Frequent crashes, bugs, and reliability problems (screens white/black, loading issues, lag, mic/camera problems).
- Paywall: a $10/month subscription is required to create lobbies or play with friends.
- Major update destroyed the experience: old version was better, leading to a large drop in users and engagement.
- Loss of access to friends and accounts after updates (inability to see/connect with friends; losing old accounts/friend lists).
- General performance issues and slow responsiveness impacting gameplay.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1294869021)