# Parlor vs Scuttlebutt App

The clearest difference is rating: Scuttlebutt App at 4.3 against Parlor's 3.3. Scuttlebutt App also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 37%) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Parlor's advantage is ratings volume (4K vs 43). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Parlor sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Scuttlebutt App asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scuttlebutt App holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Parlor has 4K ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Parlor's written reviews are positive against 79% of Scuttlebutt App's.

Parlor ships an update every 3 weeks, Scuttlebutt App every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Parlor | Scuttlebutt App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parlor-the-social-talking-app/id426482708/reviews) | **[4.3 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scuttlebutt-app/id1555515071/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4K** | 43 |
| Positive reviews | 37.4% of reviews | **78.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 104 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Parlor](https://appshunter.io/developer/426482711) | [Scuttlebutt, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609675356) |

## What reviewers say

### Parlor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parlor-the-social-talking-app/id426482708)

Connect instantly with real people worldwide to discuss shared interests in real-time. Discover new friends, follow celebrities, and engage in spontaneous conversations on any topic. The app offers a simple interface for immediate connection and allows direct calling and messaging with contacts.

**Highlights:** Real-time voice conversations, Topic-based connections, Instant user matching, Add contacts and direct calling, Celebrity interactions, Message boards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| 100 Gift Points | $1.99 | one-time |
| 650 Gift Points | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10 VIP Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Gift Points | $9.99 | one-time |
| 25 VIP Credits | $24.99 | one-time |
| 50 VIP Credits | $49.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Great app
- 🤩 Awesome
- 👍 Useful app
- 🤖 Communicating with strangers
- 🎉 Fun app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🤖 Filled with bots/trolls
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🔌 Buggy/glitchy
- 🔒 Security/privacy concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Can't sign up/log in
- Profile pictures not saving
- Calls dropping/not working
- Constant crashing/freezing
- Ads blocking functionality

**Requested features**

- Fix profile picture upload
- Improve call quality and reliability
- Add more categories/topics
- Implement better moderation
- Add text chat/messaging feature


### Scuttlebutt App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scuttlebutt-app/id1555515071)

This app consolidates essential boating tools and community features into a single platform. Access live weather, navigation, and social networking to enhance your time on the water. Connect with other boaters, plan trips, and discover destinations.

**Highlights:** Live weather conditions, Wind and wave data, Navigational information, Social networking for boaters, Dock space booking, Route plotting, Points of Interest database

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Parlor free?

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

### Is Scuttlebutt App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Parlor or Scuttlebutt App?

Scuttlebutt App is rated higher. Parlor averages 3.3 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while Scuttlebutt App averages 4.3 from 43 ratings.

### Do Parlor or Scuttlebutt App have ads?

Both Parlor and Scuttlebutt App show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Parlor or Scuttlebutt App?

Parlor ships an update every 3 weeks, and Scuttlebutt App every 2 weeks. Most recently, Parlor was updated on November 10, 2026 and Scuttlebutt App on November 3, 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.*