# Telling the Truth vs Parler

The clearest difference is rating: Telling the Truth at 4.5 against Parler's 3.9. Telling the Truth also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Parler's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (174 vs 29). On price, review sentiment, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Telling the Truth holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Parler has 174 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Telling the Truth's written reviews are positive against 44% of Parler's.

Telling the Truth ships an update every 6 months, Parler every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Telling the Truth | Parler |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/telling-the-truth/id957585625/reviews)** | [3.9 (174 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parler/id1402727988/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 29 | **174** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 43.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 12 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Crowd Hub](https://appshunter.io/developer/805006242) | [Sovren Technologies, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877928309) |

## What reviewers say

### Telling the Truth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/telling-the-truth/id957585625)

Connect with Christians globally and deepen your faith through Bible teachings, daily devotionals, and community prayer. Engage with content and share your spiritual journey with others.

**Highlights:** Daily Bible teachings, Devotionals and blogs, Teaching and Q&A videos, Spiritual reading plans, Community prayer wall, Private journaling

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

**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 Telling the Truth free?

Telling the Truth 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, Telling the Truth or Parler?

Telling the Truth is rated higher. Telling the Truth averages 4.5 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Parler averages 3.9 from 174 ratings.

### Do Telling the Truth or Parler have ads?

Parler shows ads; Telling the Truth does not.

### Which is updated more often, Telling the Truth or Parler?

Telling the Truth ships an update every 6 months, and Parler every 6 days. Most recently, Telling the Truth was updated on November 1, 2026 and Parler on November 11, 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.*