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Head-to-head

Discord vs Paltalk

Discord 4.7★ · Free + IAP 75
Winner Discord
Paltalk 4.3★ · Free + IAP 40

Discord is the better choice for general community building and reliable communication, despite its recent bugs, while Paltalk struggles with fundamental stability and safety issues.

Full reviews: Discord · Paltalk

Discord offers robust features for community creation and communication, though recent updates have introduced frustrating bugs. Paltalk, while having a long history, is plagued by severe stability issues, poor moderation, and concerns about user safety.

Head to head

Features edge: DiscordR2R14R15R16
Discord Discord is praised for its ability to create communities and offers good messaging and low-latency calls globally R2R14. However, some users are frustrated by features like Krisp not being toggleable for voice messages R16 and the need for Nitro to use custom emojis R15.
Paltalk Paltalk offers chat rooms and video features, but users report issues with basic functionalities like seeing who is viewing them (requiring a paid membership) , and the mobile app lacks features available on the PC version, such as conversation history and simultaneous room/private chats . There are also requests for an iPad version with landscape mode and dark mode .
Ease of Use tieR3R5R6R10
Discord Discord's setup can be difficult to understand initially , and many users report significant problems with account creation, login, and password recovery, often encountering blank screens or non-functional verification buttons R3R5R6R10. Recent UI changes have also made the app more confusing for some .
Paltalk Paltalk users find the app difficult to use due to frequent freezing and crashing R61R66R76. Navigation is also problematic, with users unable to slide to find people or look at profiles after updates , and profiles jumping around in chat rooms making them hard to click . The app also forces updates to newer versions, which often introduce more bugs R78.
Reliability edge: DiscordR2R3R5R6
Discord Discord users frequently report numerous bugs, especially after updates, including camera issues (stuck sideways, upside down, or in portrait mode) R7R9R13, login and verification problems R3R5R6R10, and calls not working . Some also experience lag when setting role permissions R2 and the app kicking them off .
Paltalk Paltalk is widely criticized for its instability, with frequent freezing, crashing, audio reconnecting issues, and messages not sending R61R66R76. Users also report Bluetooth dropping out and the app disconnecting after a short time . The 'ignore' function is also reported as not working on iOS .
Price/Value edge: DiscordR4R15R30R61
Discord Discord is free with in-app purchases (IAP). Some users complain about needing Nitro (paid subscription) for features like custom emojis R15 and ads appearing even for paying subscribers R30. There are also reports of needing to pay for verification R4, which is likely a misunderstanding of IAP or a scam.
Paltalk Paltalk is free with IAP, but users find memberships expensive, with one user paying over $500 for a room subscription R61. Features like seeing who is viewing you require an 'extreme membership' . Users who pay for services like 'green nick' are frustrated by the appearance of ads on mobile . There are also reports of random charges and issues with discounts for credits not being honored .
Support edge: DiscordR19R25R34R46
Discord Discord's support is criticized for being unhelpful, especially with account recovery for hacked users R19R25R46. Users report being locked out of accounts with active subscriptions and no clear way to prove ownership R25R46. Moderation is also a point of contention, with complaints about permanent bans without evidence R34.
Paltalk Paltalk's tech support is described as unresponsive, with users reporting no replies to contact attempts R61. Users also complain about the inability to delete accounts without providing ID, which is seen as shady , and a lack of support for login issues .
Safety and Moderation edge: DiscordR11R28R34R39
Discord Discord is praised for its security and care for the community R11. However, some users report issues with scammers and hackers posing as admin staff R39, and concerns about privacy R28. There are also complaints about moderation system effectiveness R34.
Paltalk Paltalk has severe safety concerns, with reports of it being a 'cesspool for hackers' and permitting unwanted attacks on smart devices R67. Users also report extreme racial hate against minorities R67, being groomed by pedophiles R100, and the app being full of bots and perverts R112. There are also claims of dishonesty and gender sectioning .
Pick Discord if

You want a robust platform for building communities and reliable communication, and are willing to tolerate occasional bugs and UI changes R2R14.

Pick Paltalk if

You are a long-time user familiar with the platform's quirks and primarily use the PC version, as the mobile app is significantly less functional and stable .

Evidence note: Discord's reviews are more recent and highlight a pattern of new bugs and UI issues, while Paltalk's reviews consistently point to long-standing, fundamental stability and safety problems. Discord's larger user base also contributes to a higher volume of bug reports.

Frequently asked

Is Discord reliable for video calls?
Discord's reliability for video calls is mixed; while some users experience low latency calls globally R14, many others report persistent camera bugs, such as the camera being stuck sideways, upside down, or in portrait mode, especially after updates R7R9R13.
Are there issues with account access on Discord?
Yes, many Discord users report significant issues with account creation, login, and password recovery, frequently encountering blank screens during verification, non-functional buttons, or problems with email recognition R3R5R6R10. Account recovery for hacked users is also criticized as poor R25R46.
Does Paltalk have problems with freezing and crashing?
Yes, Paltalk is widely reported to have severe problems with freezing and crashing, with users frequently experiencing the app becoming unresponsive, audio issues, and messages failing to send R61R66R76. These issues are often exacerbated by updates R66R78.
Is Paltalk safe to use?
Paltalk raises significant safety concerns, with multiple users reporting it as a 'cesspool for hackers' that permits unwanted attacks R67, allows extreme racial hate R67, and is associated with instances of grooming and harassment, including requests for nude photos from minors R100R112.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R2] Discord 4/5 · US My opinion: Overall good for making community’s however the one thing I have against discord is when giving roles permissions it sometimes lag
  2. [R14] Discord 5/5 · US Best Messaging and Calls: This is the best messaging and calls. I can call ppl who are across the world from me with low latency.
  3. [R15] Discord 3/5 · US why?: why do i need nitro to use my own emoji things
  4. [R16] Discord 1/5 · US I cannot stand Krisp: Let me toggle Krisp for voice messages. Let me scream and squeak and whistle and yell into my mic and send that to my friends. Cowards. Let me toggle Krisp for voice messages
  5. [R3] Discord 3/5 · US One problem: After years of not having discord i decided to download it again but it is not letting me create an account ! Every time I try to confirm that Im not a robot all i see on the app is a blank white screen, and on the browser the button is just loading and not doing anything or theres just no button at all ! You gotta fix this.
  6. [R5] Discord 5/5 · US How do I fix this: I’ve been on discord before on different devices but now every time I try to make an account or log into my account it asks me “wait are you human” and I try to verify but the only problem is that when I click it I can’t even do a test all it does is just put a blank screen so discord if this is a problem with the app or the system please fix it and please read all of this
  7. [R6] Discord 3/5 · US This app is good if it was easier to login: The app is good and I like that but is sucks being on iPhone because it’s so much harder to login to your account and now I can’t login in to my old account because discord just makes it harder to change your password and login and so I have two account one that I used to be able to talk to my friends and one were I’m just lonely again.
  8. [R10] Discord 1/5 · US Junk: Anti bot check delay at every button press. Can’t find people with username, doesn’t send confirmation emails reliably. So basically impossible to even use.
  9. [R4] Discord 1/5 · US I need a verification to download and i need to pay: Why discord
  10. [R30] Discord 3/5 · GB Ad!: When did ads get added to the UI? I’m a paying subscriber why have I got ads? Remove them or be transparent, there is zero I mean zero info on the ads being added or to customise disable them as a paying customer. Update: Seems it’s quests, never seen this before, I don’t want quests or the shop etc… so I would prefer an option to op out of quests as I already pay for your service I don’t w
  11. [R61] Paltalk 1/5 · US Missing icon of user: Paltalk is old platform and lack of modern technical control. Problem happen very often, it’s alway freezing. And I am unable to see many user in the chat room because the icon of user at upper right corner has been removed. My room subscription is $500+ for 3 Mics, and we setup Auto Reddot, but now I can’t even unreddotted myself in the room even though I am an admin of the
  12. [R19] Discord 1/5 · US Devs respond.: MY PHONE NUMBER WAS STOLEN. my number was stolen by some random weeb. Please Respond and help I JUST got this new account, my hands hurt, and so much more. at this point why am I alive. RESPOND PLEASE.
  13. [R25] Discord 1/5 · US Terrible account recovery for hacked users: My Discord account was hacked, and even after I changed my password, I was logged out and suspended for suspicious activity caused by the hacker. The attacker appears to have added their own passkey and backup codes, leaving me completely locked out. Discord’s recovery process only asks for authentication methods that I never created, with no clear way
  14. [R34] Discord 1/5 · US Moderation: The day you get a new moderation system is the day i rank this more than one star
  15. [R46] Discord 1/5 · US Fully locked out account with active subscription: Been logged in and using the service, and paid nitro, for years. Today while trying to manage my subscription, I was locked out and told I had to reset my password. Of course ten years later the email I used from school is entirely disabled. Years of subscription, internet friends, and memories lost. The support team said there is nothing they can
  16. [R11] Discord 5/5 · US Best app ever: Amazing security super helpful they care abt the community
  17. [R28] Discord 1/5 · US Privacy Nightmare: If you need a messaging app, avoid this one if you care about not being a product. Use Signal.
  18. [R39] Discord 3/5 · GB Scammer and hackers: Disappointed that scammers and hackers are allowed to pose as members of the discord admin team and the fact they try getting money off you after trying to get other details also has made me rethink using the app as a whole. I loved the app for the short time I had it but to find out a whole group that I was in had the same happen to them is unbelievable.
  19. [R7] Discord 2/5 · US Fix this please.: I’ve tried fixing the mobile camera bug myself multiple times, but it absolutely does not work. It’s starting to get on my nerves because my camera is stuck in portrait mode sideways when I am trying to talk to friends. Please, fix this.
  20. [R9] Discord 3/5 · US Video issues: After the update my video stopped working properly. It shows me in landscape mode when my phone is upright. I tried to trouble shoot it but it isn’t working. I can’t seem to download the app before the newest update!!
  21. [R13] Discord 1/5 · US Cameras won’t go normal stays upside down: The camera are broken
  22. [R66] Paltalk 3/5 · US Latest version update is trash: The latest version has way too many bugs. It freezes, crashes, audio keeps reconnecting, among other things. Others are complaining about the same issues I am having. Fix it!
  23. [R76] Paltalk 1/5 · US Poorly Managed: Far & away the most poorly managed app I've ever used. There's always something messing up or poorly thought out ( like the Jump To Present button you have to push to see text comments). The Select Video Layout Button doesn't work, constantly opens cameras and constantly changes the layout after you've picked a format. The mic up button don't work either, and freezes the app when y
  24. [R78] Paltalk 3/5 · US Maintenance: The app is awesome, but all the maintenance they do never seems to fix the bugs and crashes. And they force you to update the app to a newer version or you will not be able to login.
  25. [R67] Paltalk 2/5 · US Paltalk is a Cesspool for Hackers: Most recently, Paltalk has become very unsafe, as it exploits and manipulates the vulnerable (i.e. mentally ill individuals) and, it rewards room owners that maintain high room numbers, by any corrupt means. Most worrisome, Paltalk has become a cesspool for hackers: and, it permits unwanted attacks on smart devices. And, Paltalk permits extreme racial hate agains
  26. [R100] Paltalk 1/5 · US Pedos: Got groomed on here when I was in 5th grade. joined video chat and tons of old men started messaging me & harassing me for nude photos.
  27. [R112] Paltalk 1/5 · US Gross: Full of bots and perverts

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store