# Patreon vs Parti.com

The clearest difference is rating: Patreon at 4.9 against Parti.com's 4.0. Patreon also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (581K vs 38). Parti.com's advantage is review sentiment (57% vs 41%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Parti.com sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.49 per month. Patreon asks for nothing beyond the download.

Patreon holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Patreon has 581K ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 41% of Patreon's written reviews are positive against 57% of Parti.com's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Patreon ships an update weekly, Parti.com fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Patreon | Parti.com |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (581K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patreon/id1044456188/reviews)** | [4.0 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/particom/id6744068300/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **581K** | 38 |
| Positive reviews | 41.1% of reviews | **57.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#30** | — |
| Size | 133 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Patreon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1044456187) | [Parti Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805895295) |

## What reviewers say

### Patreon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patreon/id1044456188)

**Currently charting:** #30 Top Grossing · Entertainment, #51 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

Gain exclusive access to content from your favorite creators, including podcasts, videos, art, and more. Engage with creators and fellow fans in community chats and enjoy offline listening for audio content.

**Highlights:** Exclusive creator content access, Community group chats, Offline audio listening, Personalized fan profiles, Creator work collections

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Podcast Lovers Get This!
- 🚀 Awesome platform for supporting creators
- 💡 Great way to find and support independent artists
- 👍 Worthwhile platform with useful content
- 👍 Able to support small animators

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lack of adjustment options
- 🐛 Website is better than app
- 🐛 Notifications don't work
- 🐛 Awful app with poor functionality
- 🐛 Technically it works but cumbersome

**Reported bugs**

- Search function crashes the app
- Inability to access subscriptions on mobile
- Inconsistent episode tracking and playback
- Disappearing downloaded content
- Inability to log in with email

**Requested features**

- Face ID feature
- Ability to filter posts by year
- Playlist/queue functionality for audio/video
- Apple TV app
- Ability to search through subscribed creators' posts


### Parti.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/particom/id6744068300)

This app allows users to stream live content, connect with others through chat and reactions, and monetize their streams with various features. Discover new creators and earn rewards for engagement.

**Highlights:** Go live instantly, Monetize content with tips and gifts, Chat and connect with users, Earn rewards with Parti Points, Real-time audience interaction, Discover trending streams

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Parti VIP Pass | $6.49 | per month |
| Superchat 2 | $2.59 | one-time |
| 1 Parti Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5 Parti Passes | $24.99 | one-time |
| Superchat 20 | $26.00 | one-time |
| Superchat 25 | $32.49 | one-time |
| Superchat 50 | $62.00 | one-time |
| Superchat 75 | $97.00 | one-time |
| Superchat 500 | $619.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Patreon free?

Patreon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Parti.com free?

Parti.com is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Patreon or Parti.com?

Patreon is rated higher. Patreon averages 4.9 out of 5 from 581K ratings, while Parti.com averages 4.0 from 38 ratings.

### Do Patreon or Parti.com have ads?

Neither Patreon nor Parti.com shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Patreon or Parti.com?

Patreon ships an update weekly, and Parti.com fortnightly. Most recently, Patreon was updated on October 31, 2026 and Parti.com on October 23, 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.*