Comparison

holr vs Truepad

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

holr

Connect with your local community and the world through location-based audio messages. Discover local recommendations, share your thoughts, and eavesdrop on conversations globally. Become a local 'Voice' and stay updated on your favorite users.

Highlights
  • Location-based audio messaging
  • Local community engagement
  • Global 'Eavesdrop' feature
  • Become a local 'Voice'
  • Favorite users list
  • Cross-border messaging
Features
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Welcome to holr, where your voice echoes to the world around you! Curious to know where the best burger in town is? Or want to holr out to that fellow fan at the big game? holr is your platform to engage, enquire, and enlighten! Unleash the power of your immediate vicinity and hear the pulse of your local community! With holr, you can tune into the world within your radius. No need for friend lists or follows, simply activate your account and step into a vibrant network of voices. Fancy yourself as the local guide? Become 'the Voice' of your area! As you engage more with holr in specific locations, your influence grows. Watch as your percentage to become the 'Voice' of your surroundings fluctuates while you move. This dynamic feature keeps your connectivity fluid and fun. Longing to listen in on other corners of the globe? holr has got you covered. Peek into any place in the world with our 'Eavesdrop' feature. Tap the magnifying glass, search the map, and immerse yourself in global conversations. Even better, 'drop' messages to different places and let your voice transcend borders! And that's not all, our latest feature lets you keep a tab on your favorite holr users. Add up to 20 users to your Favorites list and never miss their check-ins or dropped messages. With holr, staying connected is just a tap away! So are you ready to holr? Dive into this local-global melting pot and make your voice heard, "right here, right now". Welcome to the world of holr!

About

Truepad

Engage in live video discussions on trending global topics or connect with others based on your current mood. This platform offers both public trending conversations and private mood-based chats.

Highlights
  • Live video discussions
  • Trending topic selection
  • Mood-based matching
  • Spectator mode for trending chats
  • Private mood conversations
Features
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Meet the Unmet. What if the next interesting person you meet is someone you have never met before? Welcome to Truepad, a new social platform where conversations help you discover people, ideas, stories, and perspectives beyond your existing world. Because sometimes, one conversation with the right person can change the way you think. Discover People Through Conversations Choose topics you love and meet people who share your curiosity. Talk about trending discussions, life, careers, relationships, technology, entertainment, sports, or anything that sparks your interest. No followers needed. No popularity required. Just your thoughts, personality, and voice. Watch Conversations Come Alive Not every conversation needs you to participate. Discover live conversations, listen to different opinions, find interesting personalities, and become part of discussions happening around you. Turn Your Voice Into Your Identity Everyone has something worth sharing. Use Truepad to: • Share your ideas • Practice podcasting • Improve communication • Debate topics • Tell stories • Showcase your skills • Build confidence Your next audience can start with your first conversation. Connect Beyond Interests People are more than profiles. With mood based discovery, meet people through emotions, perspectives, and moments. Find conversations that match how you feel. Reputation Over Popularity Truepad is creating a new way to discover people. Not only by followers. But by the value they bring through conversations, interactions, and community trust. Social Media, Reimagined. For years, we discovered posts. Now it's time to discover people. Welcome to a place where strangers become conversations, conversations become experiences, and experiences become connections. Welcome to Truepad. Meet the Unmet.

Screenshots

holr4 screens
Truepad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: holr at 5.0 against Truepad's 3.0. holr also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 12 months). Truepad's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. holr sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Truepad asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

holr holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

holr ships an update monthly, Truepad every 12 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
holr versus Truepad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterholrTruepad
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB118 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperFishybear LLCTruepad Inc.

Customer experience

holr

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Truepad

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

holr

One-time4
  • drop$0.99
  • cup$4.99
  • pint$9.99
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  • bucket$19.99
None

Truepad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is holr free?
holr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Truepad free?
Truepad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, holr or Truepad?
holr is rated higher. holr averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Truepad averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do holr or Truepad have ads?
Neither holr nor Truepad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, holr or Truepad?
holr ships an update monthly, and Truepad every 12 months. Most recently, holr was updated on November 3, 2026 and Truepad on November 3, 2026.

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