# Parler vs Locals.com

The clearest difference is rating: Locals.com at 4.7 against Parler's 3.9. Locals.com also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (41K vs 174). Parler's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 weeks). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Locals.com sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Parler asks for nothing beyond the download.

Locals.com holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Locals.com has 41K ratings behind it against 174, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Parler's written reviews are positive against 53% of Locals.com's.

Parler ships an update every 5 days, Locals.com every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Parler | Locals.com |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (174 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parler/id1402727988/reviews) | **[4.7 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localscom/id1511032007/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 174 | **41K** |
| Positive reviews | 44.0% of reviews | **52.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#149** |
| Size | 91 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Sovren Technologies, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877928309) | [Locals Technology Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768300702) |

## 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:** none

**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


### Locals.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localscom/id1511032007)

**Currently charting:** #149 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

Connect directly with creators and communities you admire. This platform prioritizes user control and creator ownership, offering features like live streaming, community feeds, and content libraries. Support creators independently without algorithmic interference.

**Highlights:** Direct creator support, Algorithm-free content feeds, Creator data ownership, Live streaming with chat, Community feeds and posts, Content libraries (video/audio)

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly: 50 coins + 20 bonus | $7.99 | per month |
| 20 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 100 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 100 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 150 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 200 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 210 Coins | $20.99 | one-time |
| 300 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 360 Coins | $35.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Real news and uncensored content
- 🙌 Freedom of speech and expression
- 🔒 Secure and censorship-free platform
- 💡 Innovative community-driven model
- 🚀 Steadily improving with updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with technical issues
- 🤔 Difficult to navigate and find content
- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🔍 Limited search and discovery features
- 🔇 Inconsistent audio/video playback

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Disappearing notifications
- Orientation issues on iPad
- Inconsistent audio/video sync
- Unreliable live stream playback

**Requested features**

- Download option for offline viewing
- Better nested comments and community management
- Improved integration with Rumble platform
- Customizable notification settings
- Picture-in-picture mode for video playback


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Parler free?

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

### Is Locals.com free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Parler or Locals.com?

Locals.com is rated higher. Parler averages 3.9 out of 5 from 174 ratings, while Locals.com averages 4.7 from 41K ratings.

### Do Parler or Locals.com have ads?

Parler shows ads; Locals.com does not.

### Which is updated more often, Parler or Locals.com?

Parler ships an update every 5 days, and Locals.com every 4 weeks. Most recently, Parler was updated on September 21, 2026 and Locals.com on September 25, 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.*