# Parler vs UP

The clearest difference is review sentiment: UP at 100% against Parler's 44%. UP also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Parler's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (175 vs 31). 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. UP asks for nothing beyond the download.

UP holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Parler has 175 ratings behind it against 31, 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 100% of UP's.

Parler ships an update every 6 days, UP monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Parler | UP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (175 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parler/id1402727988/reviews) | **[4.7 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/up-messenger/id1644037554/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **175** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | 43.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 91 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sovren Technologies, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877928309) | [Unplugged Technologies Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1644037556) |

## 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


### UP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/up-messenger/id1644037554)

This communication tool prioritizes user privacy by offering end-to-end encrypted messaging and calls. It allows for secure sharing of various media types and the creation of private or public chat rooms. The app is designed to prevent data mining and monetization, fully complying with GDPR.

**Highlights:** End-to-end encrypted messaging, Encrypted audio/video calls, Screen sharing, Private and public chat rooms, File sharing, Privacy-first design, GDPR compliant

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Parler free?

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

### Is UP free?

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

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

UP is rated higher. Parler averages 3.9 out of 5 from 175 ratings, while UP averages 4.7 from 31 ratings.

### Do Parler or UP have ads?

Parler shows ads; UP does not.

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

Parler ships an update every 6 days, and UP monthly. Most recently, Parler was updated on November 3, 2026 and UP on November 3, 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.*