# Parlor vs Frith

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Parlor at 37% against Frith's 0%. Parlor also leads on ratings volume (4K vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). Frith's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Frith holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Parlor has 4K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 37% of Parlor's written reviews are positive against 0% of Frith's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Parlor ships an update every 3 weeks, Frith every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Parlor | Frith |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parlor-the-social-talking-app/id426482708/reviews) | **[3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frith/id6737909314/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **37.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 104 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Parlor](https://appshunter.io/developer/426482711) | [Fonberg Technologies, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1764541675) |

## 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


### Frith

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frith/id6737909314)

Discover people in your social universe through your existing connections. This app maps your social network, allowing you to find individuals based on shared interests and mutual acquaintances. It offers a unique way to connect without strangers or algorithms.

**Highlights:** Connection-based discovery, Grid-based social map, AI-powered search, Customizable profiles, Request and messaging system, Block and report functionality

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Parlor free?

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

### Is Frith free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Parlor or Frith?

Frith is rated higher. Parlor averages 3.3 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while Frith averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Parlor or Frith have ads?

Parlor shows ads; Frith does not.

### Which is updated more often, Parlor or Frith?

Parlor ships an update every 3 weeks, and Frith every 2 weeks. Most recently, Parlor was updated on November 6, 2026 and Frith on November 4, 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.*