# Parlor vs Bubbl Widget

The clearest difference is rating: Bubbl Widget at 4.7 against Parlor's 3.2. Bubbl Widget also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13) and review sentiment (71% vs 37%). Parlor's advantage is ratings volume (4K vs 813). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Parlor sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Bubbl Widget asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bubbl Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4K and 813 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Parlor's written reviews are positive against 71% of Bubbl Widget's.

Parlor ships an update every 3 weeks, Bubbl Widget every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Parlor | Bubbl Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parlor-the-social-talking-app/id426482708/reviews) | **[4.7 (813 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubbl-widget/id6450650265/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4K** | 813 |
| Positive reviews | 37.4% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 104 MB | 361 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Parlor](https://appshunter.io/developer/426482711) | [Saif AL Essai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1694216593) |

## 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 (12)**

| 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 |
| 30 VIP Credits | $24.99 | one-time |
| 25 VIP Credits | $24.99 | one-time |
| 65 VIP Credits | $49.99 | one-time |
| 50 VIP Credits | $49.99 | one-time |
| 150 VIP Credits | $99.99 | 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


### Bubbl Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubbl-widget/id6450650265)

This app places live text feeds from your closest friends directly onto your home screen. Share thoughts and statuses instantly, creating a digital sticky note experience for your inner circle. React to messages and build a history of shared moments.

**Highlights:** Live text feeds on home screen, Share thoughts and statuses, Digital sticky note experience, Friend reactions with emojis, Build message history, Dedicated widgets for individuals

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🤝 Smooth sharing with friends
- 💕 Cute and fun app
- 🎉 Celebration features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy
- 🔧 Login issues for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Short messages in last update
- Unable to log in with phone number

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Customizable text color
- Android version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Parlor free?

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

### Is Bubbl Widget free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Parlor or Bubbl Widget?

Bubbl Widget is rated higher. Parlor averages 3.2 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while Bubbl Widget averages 4.7 from 813 ratings.

### Do Parlor or Bubbl Widget have ads?

Both Parlor and Bubbl Widget show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Parlor or Bubbl Widget?

Parlor ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bubbl Widget every 5 days. Most recently, Parlor was updated on October 22, 2026 and Bubbl Widget on October 22, 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.*