Comparison

holr vs Rant

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

Rant

This app offers a judgment-free platform for users to express their emotions and reduce stress. It provides anonymity and connects users through shared experiences, fostering a supportive community for mental well-being.

Highlights
  • True Anonymity
  • Echo Support
  • Topic-Based Sharing
  • Dual Feed Views
  • Professional Resources
Features
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At Rant, we believe everyone deserves a space to free themselves of emotional burdens without fear of judgment or criticism. Every Rant gets its own unique ID, ensuring your thoughts are heard while your privacy is protected. Clinical studies show that finding a safe space to release feelings isn't just relieving – it's essential for mental health. Rant provides that space, helping you: • Reduce anxiety and stress • Improve emotional regulation • Enhance mental clarity • Develop self-awareness Key Features: • True Anonymity: Each post gets a unique, random ID that changes every time • Echo Support: Show others they're not alone by echoing their experiences • Topic-Based Sharing: Connect with others through shared experiences • Dual Feed Views: Browse latest posts or see what's resonating in Reverb • Professional Resources: Access to crisis support when needed Whether you're seeking to release distress, vent frustrations, or find connection, our judgment-free community is here to remind you that you're not alone. LET IT OUT and LET IT GO.

Screenshots

holr4 screens
Rant4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rant at none against holr's 4. Rant also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1). holr's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, update cadence 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. Rant asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for holr against 5.0 for Rant. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

holr ships an update monthly, Rant every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
holr versus Rant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterholrRant
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB6 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperFishybear LLCElias Stephens

Customer experience

holr

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

Rant

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
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

Rant

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is holr free?
holr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rant free?
Rant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, holr or Rant?
holr and Rant are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do holr or Rant have ads?
Neither holr nor Rant shows ads.
Which is updated more often, holr or Rant?
holr ships an update monthly, and Rant every 6 weeks. Most recently, holr was updated on June 4, 2026 and Rant on June 1, 2026.

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