# Parler vs Posters Media

The clearest difference is rating: Posters Media at 5.0 against Parler's 3.9. Posters Media also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Parler's advantage is ratings volume (175 vs 1) and update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). 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. Posters Media asks for nothing beyond the download.

Posters Media 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, Posters Media monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Parler | Posters Media |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/posters-media/id6446695053/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** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 91 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Sovren Technologies, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877928309) | [Posters Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1678768680) |

## 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


### Posters Media

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/posters-media/id6446695053)

Discover viral content shared within US universities. Connect your social media to join your school and organization, and see trending posts. Explore other campuses and find friends within the network.

**Highlights:** Discover viral university content, Connect social media accounts, Join school and organization networks, See trending posts from the last 24 hours, Search for friends and explore the network, Explore other university campuses

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Parler free?

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

### Is Posters Media free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Parler or Posters Media?

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

### Do Parler or Posters Media have ads?

Parler shows ads; Posters Media does not.

### Which is updated more often, Parler or Posters Media?

Parler ships an update every 6 days, and Posters Media monthly. Most recently, Parler was updated on October 30, 2026 and Posters Media on October 27, 2026.

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