# Clapper vs ~orange~

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ~orange~ at 100% against Clapper's 53%. ~orange~ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). Clapper's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (86K vs 14). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clapper sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. ~orange~ asks for nothing beyond the download.

~orange~ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clapper has 86K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Clapper's written reviews are positive against 100% of ~orange~'s.

Clapper ships an update every 8 days, ~orange~ every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clapper | ~orange~ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (86K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clapper-video-live-chat/id1522122685/reviews) | **[5.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orange/id6449561233/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **86K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 52.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#6** | — |
| Size | 227 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | +17 | 12+ |
| Developer | [CLAPPER MEDIA GROUP INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544021155) | [Propagation Applications, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453793714) |

## What reviewers say

### Clapper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clapper-video-live-chat/id1522122685)

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Grossing · Social Networking, #24 Top Free · Social Networking, #61 Top Grossing (US App Store)

This platform focuses on authentic connections and communities through short videos and live streams. Share your opinions, talents, and daily life while discovering local content and interacting with others. It offers monetization opportunities for creators in an ad-free environment.

**Highlights:** Short video posting (up to 3 minutes), Live streaming with duet options, Audio-only 'Radio' rooms, Group creation for super fans, Opinion sharing with 'Clapback', Location-based content aggregation

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 70 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 350 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1400 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3500 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| 7000 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |
| 17500 Coins | $249.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Friendly community
- 🚀 Fast growth
- 🚀 Monetization options
- 🚀 Freedom of speech

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Glitchy user interface
- 🔒 Lack of content moderation
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications not working properly
- Video quality issues after uploading
- Inconsistent behavior when liking/commenting on videos
- Inability to delete notifications
- Accounts being randomly deleted

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More advanced video editing tools
- Better music/audio selection
- Improved algorithm and content discovery
- Ability to mute/block users


### ~orange~

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orange/id6449561233)

A private photo-sharing app for friends and family, free from ads and algorithms. It focuses on deepening connections and fostering community without the pressure of social media trends. Share moments with loved ones in a simple, intentional space.

**Highlights:** Private photo sharing, Ad-free experience, Algorithm-free feed, Focus on connections, Simple interface

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clapper free?

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

### Is ~orange~ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Clapper or ~orange~?

~orange~ is rated higher. Clapper averages 4.6 out of 5 from 86K ratings, while ~orange~ averages 5.0 from 14 ratings.

### Do Clapper or ~orange~ have ads?

Clapper shows ads; ~orange~ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Clapper or ~orange~?

Clapper ships an update every 8 days, and ~orange~ every 6 months. Most recently, Clapper was updated on October 24, 2026 and ~orange~ on October 9, 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.*