Mumsnet vs Fora Communities
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mumsnet
Connect with a large community of parents for advice, support, and discussions on childrearing and life's challenges. Access a wealth of shared experiences and practical tips from fellow users anytime, anywhere.
- Parenting advice and tips
- Community support forum
- Real-world dilemma discussions
- Childrearing guidance
- Virtual support network
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Mumsnet is the UK’s most popular website for parents. Be part of the conversation as it happens, no matter where you are or what time it is, with our app. Whether you're after tried and tested childrearing tips, straight-talking advice on real-world dilemmas or some virtual support when life gets overwhelming, you’ll find people ready and willing to help out: between them, there’s nothing Mumsnetters don’t have covered. As one user says: "It's like having a thousand extra sisters you never knew you needed."
Fora Communities
Connect with passionate communities and share knowledge on your favorite subjects. This app aggregates over 1000 forums, allowing you to easily browse discussions, post images and videos, and stay updated with push notifications. Discover new insights and engage with enthusiasts worldwide.
- Access 1000+ enthusiast forums
- Connect with like-minded communities
- Share expertise and discover knowledge
- Post images and videos
- Fast switching between communities
- Receive push notifications
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Fora Communities enables the world to share expertise and discover knowledge on subjects they love. Connect to all your favorite communities in one place. Including: Archery Talk AVS Forum Benzworld BimmerFest Chevy Bolt EV Forum DIY Chatroom E46 Fanatics Forum Expat Forum i4Talk Jeep Enthusiast Forums MTBR Next Generation Emulation Overclock.net SkyscraperCity Forum Tech Support Guy Toyota Nation Forum VW Vortex WatchUSeek Fora Communities supports posting images and videos, fast switching between communities, new profile creation, and push notifications. Join the conversation by downloading Fora Communities today!
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Verdict
Mumsnet and Fora Communities both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 53% of Mumsnet's written reviews are positive against 24% of Fora Communities's. Fora Communities's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 11) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Mumsnet against 4.7 for Fora Communities. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fora Communities has 1.3K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of Mumsnet's written reviews are positive against 24% of Fora Communities's.
Mumsnet ships an update every 3 weeks, Fora Communities every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on August 14, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mumsnet | Fora Communities |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (11 ratings) | 4.7 (1.3K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 52.7% of reviews — better | 24.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 11 | 1.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Mumsnet Ltd | VerticalScope Inc. |
Customer experience
Mumsnet
Fora Communities
Bugs and requests
Mumsnet
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Fora Communities
Reported bugs
4 issues- Freezing and loading issues
- Inconsistent behavior across platforms
- Notification problems
- Inability to upload media
Requested features
4 requests- Improve login and account management
- Add dark mode support
- Enhance search and navigation
- Reduce ads and improve user experience
In-app purchases
Mumsnet
No in-app purchases
Fora Communities
No in-app purchases
