Parler vs Farcaster
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Parler
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.
- Free expression without censorship
- Engage with diverse perspectives
- Authentic content feed
- Customizable user profiles
- Posts & Reposts
- Groups & Hashtags
- Privacy and content control
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Parler – A Social Platform Built on Free Expression Join Parler, the social media platform designed for authentic conversations, open dialogue, and meaningful connections—without censorship. Whether you're here to share your thoughts, explore diverse perspectives, or engage with a vibrant community, Parler gives you the freedom to express yourself. Why Choose Parler? Express Yourself Freely: Share your ideas, opinions, and stories. No hidden algorithms—just real conversations. Engage with Creative Communities: Discover groups and discussions tailored to your interests. Exchange ideas, connect with others, and be part of a thriving community. Explore Authentic Content: Enjoy a feed where real engagement—not algorithms—determines what you see. Stay informed, explore diverse viewpoints, and engage in meaningful discussions. Customize Your Profile: Personalize your experience with a customizable profile. Control your privacy, decide who interacts with your content, and shape your online presence. Powerful Social Features: - Posts & Reposts – Share your thoughts and amplify voices you support. - Groups & Hashtags – Follow trending topics and dive into the discussions that matter to you. - Activity Feed – Stay updated with posts from your connections and favorite creators. -Instant Notifications – Never miss an important reply, post, or follow request. Privacy & Control: At Parler, your data belongs to you. Manage your privacy settings, control your content, and engage on your own terms. Join the Conversation Today! Download Parler now and be part of a social experience built on trust, transparency, and free expression. Parler Premium is an auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Apple ID Account Settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.parler.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Farcaster
A decentralized social network where users control their identity and data. Connect with a global community by creating a profile, posting public messages, and engaging in private conversations. Experience a new way to socialize online.
- Decentralized social network
- User-controlled identity
- Create public profile
- Post public messages
- Send private messages
- Discover users and profiles
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Sign up requires an in-app purchase. Farcaster is a new type of social network. It's decentralized, like email, which means you control your account and identity. It's an ever-growing community of interesting, curious people from all over the world. Connect with others by creating a profile and posting public messages. What can you do with Farcaster: - Create a Farcaster account and public profile - Post and reply to public messages - Send private messages to friends - Find other users and visit public profiles You can keep updated by following us on (@farcaster) or on X (@farcaster_xyz). If you need to contact support, please send an email to support+ios@neynar.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Farcaster at 4.6 against Parler's 3.9. Farcaster also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 175). Parler's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Parler sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Farcaster sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Farcaster holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Farcaster has 1.1K ratings behind it against 175, 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 50% of Farcaster's.
Parler ships an update every 6 days, Farcaster every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Parler | Farcaster |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (175 ratings) | 4.6 (1.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 43.9% of reviews | 50.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 175 | 1.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 91 MB | 92 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Sovren Technologies, Inc. | Merkle Manufactory |
Customer experience
Parler
Farcaster
User reviews
Parler
From 175 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 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
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy performance
- 🔒 Requires phone number for verification
- 🤔 Perceived right-wing bias in content
- ⚠️ Concerns about hate speech and extremism
- 🔋 High battery consumption
Farcaster
From 1.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Smooth experience
- 🌟 Great community
- 💡 Innovative features
- 🌐 Decentralized social network
- 👍 User-friendly interface
Room to improve
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Paid subscription required
- 🤖 Issues with bots/spam
- 🌐 Onboarding challenges
- 🤔 Confusing payment process
Bugs and requests
Parler
Reported bugs
5 issues- 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
5 requests- 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
Farcaster
Reported bugs
5 issues- Registration issues
- Inability to upload photos
- Crashes and app instability
- Problems with in-app purchases
- Sync issues between devices
Requested features
5 requests- Multi-language support
- Improved notifications
- Expanded content sharing options
- Better integration with web3 tools
- Enhanced analytics and metrics
In-app purchases
Parler
- Parler Premium$4.991 Month
- Founding member$49.991 Year
Farcaster
- Warpcast Gas Fee$1.00
- Warpcast Gas Fee$2.00
- Warpcast Gas Fee$3.00
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- Onchain Gas Fee$5.00
- Onchain Gas Fee$9.00
- Warpcast Gas Fee$12.00
- Onchain Gas Fee$18.00
- Warpcast Gas Fee$24.00
- Onchain Gas Fee$27.00
- Warpcast Gas Fee$36.00
- Onchain Gas Fee$45.00
- Warpcast Gas Fee$48.00
- Onchain Gas Fee$54.00
- Warpcast Gas Fee$60.00
- Warpcast Gas Fee$72.00
- Warpcast Gas Fee$80.00







