# Parler vs Misd

The clearest difference is rating: Misd at 5.0 against Parler's 3.9. Misd also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Parler's advantage is ratings volume (175 vs 5) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Misd 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 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Parler ships an update every 6 days, Misd every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Parler | Misd |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (175 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parler/id1402727988/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/misd/id6761714407/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **175** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 44.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 91 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Sovren Technologies, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877928309) | [Misd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1727788825) |

## 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


### Misd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/misd/id6761714407)

Discover people and places around you through real-life interactions. Connect with individuals you've crossed paths with, find new acquaintances, and share content with a local community. Offers private messaging and profile customization.

**Highlights:** Discover people based on real-life encounters, Connect with individuals you've crossed paths with, Share images and videos in local feeds, Private messaging with connections, Profile customization with Passport ID, Karma and Clout leaderboards, Safety features for location privacy

**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 Misd free?

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

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

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

### Do Parler or Misd have ads?

Parler shows ads; Misd does not.

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

Parler ships an update every 6 days, and Misd every 4 days. Most recently, Parler was updated on October 28, 2026 and Misd on October 20, 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.*