Comparison

Parlor vs CONNECTED™

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Parlor

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
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Parlor is the #1 Social Talking Network and has been for over 10 years! Parlor connects people who want to talk about the same topic at the same time. It's like calling your best friend. Parlor has topics and users from every age all around the world! Parlor is also the absolutely simplest app to use. Simply pick your topic and within seconds you will get connected to another user in real-time. There are always tens of thousands of users talking on Parlor, so you’re guaranteed to meet new people every time you open the app. The best conversations happen when two people want to talk about the same thing at the same time. It's conversations like those that create life long friendships. Whether you are sitting next to each other in an Ice Cream Parlor, or Nail Parlor or on the Parlor app. Select your topic and instantly get connected with another user who wants to talk about the same thing. Once you have had a conversation with someone you can then add them to your contacts or send them a friend request. If they accept you can call each other directly as well as send messages. Parlor is also one of the hottest new Celebrity apps. Thousands of Celebrities use Parlor every day to talk to their fans and post updates to their message boards. We update the app regularly so we can make it better for you. Download the latest version to get all the latest features and improvements. For more information on our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, please visit the following websites: http://parlor.me/terms.php http://parlor.me/privacy.php We love you, The Parlor Crew

About

CONNECTED™

Features
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CONNECTED™ is the first exclusive social media platform designed for people who value quality over quantity. The goal is to reserve premium space for high-value people and quality content in a world where everything is fast-paced and noisy. No algorithm. No attention trap. No endless scroll. Just a single curated feed of content worth your time — selected by real people who understand craft. Every creator on CONNECTED™ has an equal chance to be discovered. Not because of how often they post or how well they game a system — but because their work is genuinely good. 5 core features. • Gallery: Curated content for humans by humans. • Discovery: Find your niche and connect with your people. • Lounge: Private conversations in a refined setting. • Emporium: Promote or purchase products with a world-class shopping experience. • Connector: Your personal profile seamlessly connected. Become a Connector. Keep Connecting.

Screenshots

Parlor4 screens
CONNECTED™4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CONNECTED™ at none against Parlor's 13. CONNECTED™ also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Parlor sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. CONNECTED™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Parlor ships an update every 3 weeks, CONNECTED™ monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Parlor versus CONNECTED™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParlorCONNECTED™
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings4K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB56 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperParlorChachatah Jenjoubjit

Bugs and requests

Parlor

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

6 requests
  • Fix profile picture upload
  • Improve call quality and reliability
  • Add more categories/topics
  • Implement better moderation
  • Add text chat/messaging feature
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  • Improve search and friend finding

CONNECTED™

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Parlor

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Annual$49.991 Year
One-time10
  • 100 Gift Points$1.99
  • 650 Gift Points$4.99
  • 10 VIP Credits2 variants$9.99
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  • 1500 Gift Points$9.99
  • 30 VIP Credits$24.99
  • 25 VIP Credits$24.99
  • 65 VIP Credits$49.99
  • 50 VIP Credits$49.99
  • 150 VIP Credits$99.99
  • Lifetime$99.99
None

CONNECTED™

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Parlor free?
Parlor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CONNECTED™ free?
CONNECTED™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Parlor or CONNECTED™ have ads?
Parlor shows ads; CONNECTED™ does not.
Which is updated more often, Parlor or CONNECTED™?
Parlor ships an update every 3 weeks, and CONNECTED™ monthly. Most recently, Parlor was updated on October 29, 2026 and CONNECTED™ on October 28, 2026.

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