Comparison

Parlor vs Connected2.me

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

Connected2.me

Connect with new people through free messaging and discover or share stories. Create a profile, get a unique link to share on social media, and let others connect with you for a fresh social networking experience.

Highlights
  • Free messaging
  • Share and discover stories
  • Customizable profile
  • Unique shareable link
  • Social media integration
  • New social network experience
Features
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FAST & FREE MESSAGING FOR EVERYONE • Start enjoying free messaging • Share your story or discover new stories! • Set up your profile then get a special link • Share it on social media to invite people • Let them connect with you! A brand new social network experience! Download the Connected2.me app today and join the world's newest social media network that's transforming the way people interact online! ---------------------------------- If you choose to purchase Connected2.me Plus, payment will be charged to your iTunes account, and your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Auto-renewal may be turned off at any time by going to your settings in the iTunes Store after purchase. Current Connected2.me Plus subscription price starts at $6.99 USD/month. Prices are in U.S. dollars, may vary in countries other than the U.S. and are subject to change without notice. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. If you don’t choose to purchase Connected2.me Plus, you can simply continue using Connected2.me for free. By using Connected2.me, you agree with our Terms and Privacy Policy: https://connected2.me/en/terms

Screenshots

Parlor4 screens
Connected2.me3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Connected2.me at 4.4 against Parlor's 3.3. Connected2.me also leads on ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#119 vs unranked). Parlor's advantage is review sentiment (37% vs 23%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Connected2.me sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $15.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Connected2.me holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Connected2.me has 31K ratings behind it against 4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 37% of Parlor's written reviews are positive against 23% of Connected2.me's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Parlor ships an update every 3 weeks, Connected2.me fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Parlor versus Connected2.me: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParlorConnected2.me
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (4K ratings)4.4 (31K ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.4% of reviews — better23.3% of reviews
Number of ratings4K31K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#119 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB90 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperParlorC2M

Customer experience

Parlor

All ratings3,929 ratings
Positive53.2%
Neutral6.3%
Negative40.5%
Written reviews430 reviews
Positive37.4%
Neutral10.0%
Negative52.6%

Connected2.me

All ratings31,110 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral5.2%
Negative12.4%
Written reviews559 reviews
Positive23.3%
Neutral7.9%
Negative68.9%

User reviews

Parlor

From 4K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Connected2.me

From 31K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Good for socializing
  • 🚀 Plenty of users
  • 👍 Easy to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
  • 🔒 Lack of security and moderation
  • 💩 Filled with scammers and inappropriate content
  • 🚫 Unfair banning policies

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

Connected2.me

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to send messages
  • Accounts getting randomly banned
  • Syncing issues between accounts
  • Unreliable notifications

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improved moderation and verification system
  • Better filtering options
  • Ability to permanently delete account

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Parlor

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Annual$49.991 Year
One-time7
  • 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
  • 25 VIP Credits$24.99
  • 50 VIP Credits$49.99
  • Lifetime$99.99
10 purchases

Connected2.me

Subscriptions2
  • Connected2.me Plus$15.497 Days
  • Connected2.me Plus$59.991 Month
One-time8
  • Story Promote$3.99
  • Story Promote$5.99
  • Shuffle Promote 5$6.99
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  • Shuffle Promote 30$9.99
  • Story Promote$9.99
  • Shuffle Promote (15 mins)$14.99
  • Shuffle Promote (30 mins)$22.99
  • Shuffle Promote VIP$39.99

Questions

Is Parlor free?
Parlor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Connected2.me free?
Connected2.me is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Parlor or Connected2.me?
Connected2.me is rated higher. Parlor averages 3.3 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while Connected2.me averages 4.4 from 31K ratings.
Do Parlor or Connected2.me have ads?
Parlor shows ads; Connected2.me does not.
Which is updated more often, Parlor or Connected2.me?
Parlor ships an update every 3 weeks, and Connected2.me fortnightly. Most recently, Parlor was updated on November 10, 2026 and Connected2.me on November 12, 2026.

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