# Parler vs Openlight

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

Openlight 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, Openlight weekly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Parler | Openlight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/openlight/id6742255359/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** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 91 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Sovren Technologies, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877928309) | [Fossa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1630640086) |

## 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


### Openlight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openlight/id6742255359)

A social platform for discovering content, sharing updates, and connecting with others. It aims to provide a personalized and engaging experience for users to forge friendships and explore new ideas within a creative community.

**Highlights:** Discover new content, Share updates, Forge friendships, Personalized experience, Community interaction, Creative communication

**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 Openlight free?

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

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

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

### Do Parler or Openlight have ads?

Parler shows ads; Openlight does not.

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

Parler ships an update every 6 days, and Openlight weekly. Most recently, Parler was updated on October 30, 2026 and Openlight on October 30, 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.*