# .Social vs Parler

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: .Social at none against Parler's 2. .Social also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 15.1). Parler's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (175 vs 14). On price, rating, review sentiment and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Parler sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. .Social asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for .Social against 3.9 for Parler. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Parler has 175 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of .Social's written reviews are positive against 44% of Parler's.

.Social ships an update every 3 months, Parler every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | .Social | Parler |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/social/id930384019/reviews) | **[3.9 (175 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parler/id1402727988/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **175** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 44.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 11 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [SilverTouch Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/301343941) | [Sovren Technologies, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877928309) |

## What reviewers say

### .Social

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/social/id930384019)

Consolidate access to multiple social media platforms from a single application. Log in with existing credentials to view updates and receive instant notifications across your connected accounts.

**Highlights:** Access multiple social networks, Single login for all accounts, Instant notifications, Unified update feed, iPhone exclusive

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Parler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parler/id1402727988)

A social media platform focused on free expression and open dialogue. It allows users to share thoughts, engage with diverse perspectives, and connect with communities without censorship. Customize your profile and control your privacy.

**Highlights:** Free expression without censorship, Engage with diverse perspectives, Authentic content feed, Customizable user profiles, Posts & Reposts, Groups & Hashtags, Privacy and content control

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Parler Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Founding member | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Unbiased platform for free speech
- 🔓 No censorship or content moderation
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 💡 Potential to be a great alternative to Twitter
- 🤝 Welcoming community for conservative views

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy performance
- 🔒 Requires phone number for verification
- 🤔 Perceived right-wing bias in content
- ⚠️ Concerns about hate speech and extremism
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Issues with login and account creation
- Inability to upload media and videos
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Notifications not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Improved user interface and experience
- Better content moderation and reporting tools
- Ability to delete account and remove personal data
- Sync contacts and follow existing connections
- More diverse content and user base


## Frequently asked questions

### Is .Social free?

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

### Is Parler free?

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

### Which has better reviews, .Social or Parler?

Parler is rated higher. .Social averages 3.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Parler averages 3.9 from 175 ratings.

### Do .Social or Parler have ads?

Parler shows ads; .Social does not.

### Which is updated more often, .Social or Parler?

.Social ships an update every 3 months, and Parler every 6 days. Most recently, .Social was updated on October 24, 2026 and Parler on October 20, 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.*