Comparison

Nearlist vs LocalBeacons

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

Head to head
About

Nearlist

Discover local shop updates, neighborhood news, and exclusive offers from your favorite businesses. Connect with local spots to see what's new, clip coupons, and message shops directly. Explore nearby gems and organize outings with ease.

Highlights
  • Local shop updates and news
  • Exclusive coupon offers
  • Direct messaging with businesses
  • Personalized business connections
  • Discover local shopping and dining spots
  • Organize outings and find business details
Features
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Discover what’s happening locally — from shop updates and neighborhood news to exclusive offers. Nearlist connects you with your favorite local businesses and shopping districts. See what’s new, clip coupons, message with shops, and explore local spots — all from one simple app. Your feed is shaped by the businesses you choose to connect with, so you’re always seeing updates from places that matter to you. Nearlist 3.0 is redesigned for iOS 16 and later — featuring a faster, more intuitive experience, improved messaging, a refreshed design, and better tools for browsing, connecting, and discovering what’s nearby. What’s New See what’s happening at your favorite shops. Stay in the loop on new arrivals, special events, and seasonal promotions from local businesses you’re connected to. Coupons Find exclusive nearby offers at local businesses. Clip coupons to use instantly or save them for later — all easily tracked in your clipped coupons. Messages Easily message shops and neighborhood groups. Ask questions, schedule services, or stay connected with your favorite places — all from one inbox. Connections Create a personalized list of your go-to places. When you connect with a business, you automatically see their posts and offers in your feed — giving you a simple way to stay updated on what’s new. Local Spots Discover great local spots for shopping and eating. Browse recommendations and hidden gems in your area, or explore new districts when you’re away. Locations Organize outings to your new local favorites. Find hours, get directions, message staff, and browse posts and offers directly from each business profile. Nearlist helps you stay connected to the places you love, discover new favorites, and make the most of what’s happening locally.

About

LocalBeacons

Discover local business deals, promotions, and information conveniently in one app. Save time and money while supporting nearby businesses and stop searching multiple sources for offers.

Highlights
  • Local business deals
  • Promotions and information
  • Save time and money
  • Support local businesses
  • Centralized offers
Features
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Get all the best deals, promotions, and information about local businesses all in one place on the LocalBeacons mobile app. With LocalBeacons, you'll save time and money while supporting local businesses right in your back yard! Never hunt for deals and coupons on websites, apps, emails or newspapers again.

Screenshots

Nearlist4 screens
LocalBeacons3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Nearlist at 4.8 against LocalBeacons's 3.9. LocalBeacons's advantage is ratings volume (25 vs 8) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nearlist holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 25 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nearlist ships an update monthly, LocalBeacons every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Nearlist versus LocalBeacons: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNearlistLocalBeacons
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (8 ratings) — better3.9 (25 ratings)
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings825 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB27 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperNearlist, Inc.Jason Mayfield

Customer experience

Nearlist

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%

LocalBeacons

All ratings25 ratings
Positive76.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative24.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

Nearlist

No in-app purchases

None

LocalBeacons

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nearlist free?
Nearlist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LocalBeacons free?
LocalBeacons is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Nearlist or LocalBeacons?
Nearlist is rated higher. Nearlist averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while LocalBeacons averages 3.9 from 25 ratings.
Do Nearlist or LocalBeacons have ads?
Neither Nearlist nor LocalBeacons shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nearlist or LocalBeacons?
Nearlist ships an update monthly, and LocalBeacons every 3 weeks. Most recently, Nearlist was updated on October 24, 2026 and LocalBeacons on October 24, 2026.

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