# Parler vs EmiGo Now

The clearest difference is rating: EmiGo Now at 5.0 against Parler's 3.9. EmiGo Now also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Parler's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 55 months) and ratings volume (175 vs 1). On price, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

EmiGo Now holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Parler has 175 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Parler ships an update every 6 days, EmiGo Now every 55 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Parler | EmiGo Now |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (175 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parler/id1402727988/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emigo-now/id1596976573/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **175** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 43.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 55 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 91 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sovren Technologies, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877928309) | [Bhavnish Bhandari](https://appshunter.io/developer/1596976575) |

## 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


### EmiGo Now

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emigo-now/id1596976573)

Connect with others and discover accessible events. This platform helps people with disabilities and their caregivers find local activities and build community. Share experiences and find support.

**Highlights:** Find accessible events, Connect with disability community, Support for caretakers, Discover local activities, Build community

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Parler free?

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

### Is EmiGo Now free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Parler or EmiGo Now?

EmiGo Now is rated higher. Parler averages 3.9 out of 5 from 175 ratings, while EmiGo Now averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Parler or EmiGo Now have ads?

Parler shows ads; EmiGo Now does not.

### Which is updated more often, Parler or EmiGo Now?

Parler ships an update every 6 days, and EmiGo Now every 55 months. Most recently, Parler was updated on October 30, 2026 and EmiGo Now on October 18, 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.*