# Parlor vs Connected2.me

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 (#125 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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Parlor | Connected2.me |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parlor-the-social-talking-app/id426482708/reviews) | **[4.4 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connected2me/id832556482/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4K | **31K** |
| Positive reviews | **37.4% of reviews** | 23.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#125** |
| Size | 104 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Parlor](https://appshunter.io/developer/426482711) | [C2M](https://appshunter.io/developer/832556485) |

## 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


### Connected2.me

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connected2me/id832556482)

**Currently charting:** #125 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Connected2.me Plus | $15.49 | per 7 days |
| Connected2.me Plus | $59.99 | per month |
| Story Promote | $3.99 | one-time |
| Story Promote | $5.99 | one-time |
| Shuffle Promote 5 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Shuffle Promote 30 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Story Promote | $9.99 | one-time |
| Shuffle Promote (15 mins) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Shuffle Promote (30 mins) | $22.99 | one-time |
| Shuffle Promote VIP | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Improved moderation and verification system
- Better filtering options
- Ability to permanently delete account


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*