# Parler vs SwipeRed

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SwipeRed at none against Parler's 2. SwipeRed also leads on ads (none vs shown). Parler's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (175 vs 9). On price, rating, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Parler sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. SwipeRed asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Parler against 4.0 for SwipeRed. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Parler has 175 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Parler ships an update every 6 days, SwipeRed every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Parler | SwipeRed |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (175 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parler/id1402727988/reviews) | **[4.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swipered/id1496473241/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **175** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 44.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 91 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Sovren Technologies, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877928309) | [Buzz360 LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496473240) |

## What reviewers say

### Parler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parler/id1402727988)

A social media platform focused on free expression and open dialogue. It allows users to share thoughts, engage with diverse perspectives, and connect with communities without censorship. Customize your profile and control your privacy.

**Highlights:** Free expression without censorship, Engage with diverse perspectives, Authentic content feed, Customizable user profiles, Posts & Reposts, Groups & Hashtags, Privacy and content control

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Parler Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Founding member | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Unbiased platform for free speech
- 🔓 No censorship or content moderation
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 💡 Potential to be a great alternative to Twitter
- 🤝 Welcoming community for conservative views

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy performance
- 🔒 Requires phone number for verification
- 🤔 Perceived right-wing bias in content
- ⚠️ Concerns about hate speech and extremism
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Issues with login and account creation
- Inability to upload media and videos
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Notifications not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Improved user interface and experience
- Better content moderation and reporting tools
- Ability to delete account and remove personal data
- Sync contacts and follow existing connections
- More diverse content and user base


### SwipeRed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swipered/id1496473241)

Empower yourself to support causes and candidates you care about. Connect with friends to share information and advocate for your chosen campaigns through personalized messages and social media.

**Highlights:** Advocate for causes and candidates, Connect with friends for outreach, Share campaign information, Send personalized texts and emails, Engage with candidates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Parler free?

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

### Is SwipeRed free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Parler or SwipeRed?

SwipeRed is rated higher. Parler averages 3.9 out of 5 from 175 ratings, while SwipeRed averages 4.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do Parler or SwipeRed have ads?

Parler shows ads; SwipeRed does not.

### Which is updated more often, Parler or SwipeRed?

Parler ships an update every 6 days, and SwipeRed every 2 months. Most recently, Parler was updated on October 12, 2026 and SwipeRed on October 10, 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.*