# Parl.ai vs Sharp Terminal

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Parl.ai at none against Sharp Terminal's 2. Parl.ai also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Sharp Terminal's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (9 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sharp Terminal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Parl.ai asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Parl.ai against 5.0 for Sharp Terminal. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sharp Terminal has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Parl.ai ships an update monthly, Sharp Terminal every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Parl.ai | Sharp Terminal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parlai/id6782191365/reviews) | [5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sharp-terminal/id6790878256/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **9** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Zack Glivic](https://appshunter.io/developer/6782191367) | [Maizetronic LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790878258) |

## What reviewers say

### Parl.ai

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parlai/id6782191365)

This app provides detailed sports betting research, including timestamped picks with verifiable records and in-depth analysis of matchups. Explore player statistics, market comparisons, and live game updates to inform your research.

**Highlights:** Timestamped, verifiable pick records, In-depth matchup analysis, Player statistical research, Prop bet filters, Live scores and box scores, Market price comparisons

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sharp Terminal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sharp-terminal/id6790878256)

This app offers advanced statistical and machine learning models to analyze MLB players and games, providing insights for potential betting edges. It features player performance grades, pitching intel, and lineup analysis, with NFL coverage launching soon.

**Highlights:** Advanced statistical and machine learning models, Player performance scoring and grading, Multi-criteria player prop filtering, Pitching intel and matchup analysis, Lineup generation with model scores, Data-backed parlay candidate generator, Community sharing and discussion

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sharp // Terminal Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| 5 Parlay Runs | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Parl.ai free?

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

### Is Sharp Terminal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Parl.ai or Sharp Terminal?

Parl.ai and Sharp Terminal are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 9 ratings respectively.

### Do Parl.ai or Sharp Terminal have ads?

Neither Parl.ai nor Sharp Terminal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Parl.ai or Sharp Terminal?

Parl.ai ships an update monthly, and Sharp Terminal every 3 days. Most recently, Parl.ai was updated on September 20, 2026 and Sharp Terminal on September 21, 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.*