# Tapatalk vs discourse

The clearest difference is rating: discourse at 5.0 against Tapatalk's 4.4. discourse also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Tapatalk's advantage is ratings volume (16K vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tapatalk sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. discourse asks for nothing beyond the download.

discourse holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tapatalk has 16K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tapatalk | discourse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapatalk-200000-plus-forums/id307880732/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discourse-discussion-platform/id6472713554/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 49.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 121 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Everforo, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509209143) | [Zainuddin Qazi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1050377324) |

## What reviewers say

### Tapatalk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapatalk-200000-plus-forums/id307880732)

Access and participate in over 200,000 online forums worldwide. Share photos and videos easily, and receive instant notifications. This app transforms how you engage with online communities on your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Access 200,000+ online forums, Unlimited photo and video sharing, Instant push notifications, Easy posting, Mobile forum interaction

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tapatalk VIP Access (Monthly) | $0.49 | per month |
| Tapatalk VIP Access (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Tapatalk VIP Access (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Tapatalk VIP Access (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Tapatalk VIP Access (Annual) | $4.99 | per year |
| Tapatalk VIP Access (Yearly) | $4.99 | per year |
| Tapatalk VIP Access (Annual) | $9.99 | per year |
| 1-month VIP pass | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tapatalk VIP Access (Lifetime) | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient forum access
- 📚 Wide range of supported forums
- 🗓️ Helpful for keeping track of forum activity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🤖 Aggressive and intrusive advertising
- 🤯 Confusing and constantly changing UI
- 🔒 Login and permission issues

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to access password-protected forums
- Duplicate/missing post notifications
- Inconsistent behavior across iOS versions
- Broken 'like' and 'quote' functionality

**Requested features**

- Ability to start new threads
- More customization options
- Improved notification system
- Better support for image/media uploads
- Seamless integration with forum websites


### discourse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discourse-discussion-platform/id6472713554)

This platform facilitates organized online discussions and debates, offering a structured alternative to typical social media forums. Users can engage in moderated conversations, receive criteria-based feedback on their opinions, and compete to become the most popular panelist.

**Highlights:** Organized discussions, Limited panel size, Criteria-based feedback, Ranking and experience, Debate-style format

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tapatalk free?

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

### Is discourse free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tapatalk or discourse?

discourse is rated higher. Tapatalk averages 4.4 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while discourse averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Tapatalk or discourse have ads?

Tapatalk shows ads; discourse does not.

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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.*