# Parler vs CounterSocial

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CounterSocial at none against Parler's 2. CounterSocial also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (71% vs 44%). On price, ratings volume, 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. CounterSocial asks for nothing beyond the download.

CounterSocial holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 175 and 490 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Parler's written reviews are positive against 71% of CounterSocial's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Parler | CounterSocial |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (175 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parler/id1402727988/reviews) | **[4.2 (490 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countersocial/id1543783578/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 175 | **490** |
| Positive reviews | 44.0% of reviews | **70.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 91 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sovren Technologies, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877928309) | [Jay Bauer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543783580) |

## 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


### CounterSocial

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countersocial/id1543783578)

This platform offers a unique social network experience free from trolls, abuse, ads, and fake news. It actively counters foreign influence operations and disinformation by empowering users to control the content they see. User data is never mined or sold.

**Highlights:** Zero-tolerance for trolls and abuse, No ads or promoted content, Combats fake news and disinformation, Crowd-powered by users, User data is not mined or sold

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and stable app
- 🔒 Secure and private platform
- 👍 Welcoming and friendly community
- 👍 No bots, trolls, or ads
- 👍 Ability to curate own feed

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional technical issues during growth periods
- 🔒 Strict content moderation may be seen as limiting by some
- 🔍 Limited search and discovery features

**Reported bugs**

- Verification email not received
- App crashes or freezes on some devices

**Requested features**

- iPad app support
- Improved search and discovery tools
- Expanded customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Parler free?

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

### Is CounterSocial free?

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

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

CounterSocial is rated higher. Parler averages 3.9 out of 5 from 175 ratings, while CounterSocial averages 4.2 from 490 ratings.

### Do Parler or CounterSocial have ads?

Parler shows ads; CounterSocial does not.

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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.*