Comparison

Parrow Entry vs REF

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

Head to head
About

Parrow Entry

Features
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Parrow Entry puts your property's entrance — gate, lobby, or front door — right on your phone. When a visitor arrives at your community gate or building entrance, Parrow Entry rings your phone with a live video call — even when your phone is locked. See who's there, talk to them, and open the gate or unlock the door with a single tap, from anywhere in the world. No more missed deliveries. No more driving down to the gate. No more buzzer you can't hear. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Answer the door by video or voice — see and speak with visitors before letting them in • Unlock the door, gate, garage, or elevator with one tap • Arriving yourself? Open your own gate or door straight from the app the moment you pull up — no fob, no keypad, no keys to fumble for • Create guest passes so friends, family, and services can get in without you — save them to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet • Issue PIN codes for visitors to enter at the keypad • Share access with your household — everyone's phone rings, and whoever answers first takes the call • See your full entry history — every call, unlock, and pass in one place • Get an instant notification the moment someone's at your door BUILT FOR HOW YOU LIVE • Full-screen incoming calls, even on the lock screen • Manage access at more than one property from a single app • Available in English, Spanish, and French • Fast, secure, and private by design WHERE PARROW WORKS Parrow Entry is built for every kind of controlled entry — gated communities, apartment and condo buildings, HOAs, offices and commercial buildings, and retail sites. It works for residents, tenants, employees, and on-site staff alike: let visitors in, or open your own gate or door when you arrive. REQUIRES A PARROW-ENABLED PROPERTY Your property manager or building sets up your account and invites you. If your property doesn't use Parrow yet, ask your property manager about it — or reach us at support@parrowentry.com. Questions or help: support@parrowentry.com

About

REF

This AI-powered dating coach offers personalized guidance to enhance your conversations, dating profile, and overall confidence. Practice with realistic scenarios, receive instant feedback on your messages, and get AI-driven advice to improve your communication skills.

Highlights
  • AI conversation coaching
  • Profile review and feedback
  • Practice scenarios with scoring
  • Icebreaker suggestions
  • Real-time message assistance
  • REF Keyboard integration
Features
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REF is an AI dating coach that helps you improve your conversations, your dating profile and your confidence. Stuck on what to say? Need a better opener? Want honest feedback on how your profile comes across, or a place to practice without pressure? REF gives you personalized guidance so you get better at it yourself. REF KEYBOARD Use REF anywhere, instantly. Switch to the REF Keyboard in any messaging or dating app, tap Coaching to get suggestions from a screenshot of your conversation, or tap Icebreakers for an opener, then send it without leaving the chat. Typing works without Full Access; Coaching and Icebreakers in the keyboard need Full Access and an Elite plan. REAL-TIME COACHING Not sure what to say next? Share the conversation and REF reads what is going on, then gives you three confident lines to choose from, each with a short reason why. ICEBREAKERS Witty, memorable openers that help your first message stand out. Copy one with a tap. PRACTICE Train with realistic scenarios, write your own replies and get scored feedback. Earn XP, level up and build streaks as your skills grow. PROFILE REVIEW Get AI feedback on your dating profile's presentation and photography: photo selection, composition, variety and clear ways to improve. REF does not rate physical attractiveness. REF is not here to talk for you. It helps you communicate better and feel more confident doing it yourself. SUBSCRIPTIONS REF offers weekly auto-renewing subscriptions: - Elite: unlimited Coaching and Practice, Icebreakers, Profile Review and the REF Keyboard - Basic: 10 Coaching and 10 Practice per week, plus Icebreakers Eligible new subscribers can start with a 3-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID when you confirm the purchase, or when the free trial ends. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. REF is for adults 18 and over. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Parrow Entry4 screens
REF4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Parrow Entry at none against REF's 6. REF's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). On price, ads, 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. REF sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Parrow Entry asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Parrow Entry ships an update monthly, REF every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Parrow Entry versus REF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParrow EntryREF
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB31 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAEGIS INTEGRATED SYSTEMS, LLC.STOCKTON CHANDLER MCCLELLAN

In-app purchases

None

Parrow Entry

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

REF

Subscriptions6
  • REF Basic3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • REF Elite3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • REF Basic3 Days trial$11.991 Month
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  • Elite Monthly3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • REF Elite3 Days trial$23.991 Month
  • Elite Annual3 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Parrow Entry free?
Parrow Entry is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is REF free?
REF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Parrow Entry or REF have ads?
Neither Parrow Entry nor REF shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Parrow Entry or REF?
Parrow Entry ships an update monthly, and REF every 2 days. Most recently, Parrow Entry was updated on October 31, 2026 and REF on November 8, 2026.

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