# Mighty Networks vs Locals.com

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mighty Networks at weekly against Locals.com's every 4 weeks. Locals.com's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mighty Networks sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Locals.com sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Mighty Networks against 4.7 for Locals.com. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 75K and 42K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 53% and 53% positive.

Mighty Networks ships an update weekly, Locals.com every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mighty Networks | Locals.com |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (75K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mighty-networks/id1081683081/reviews)** | [4.7 (42K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localscom/id1511032007/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **75K** | 42K |
| Positive reviews | **53.4% of reviews** | 53.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #183 | **#155** |
| Size | 137 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Mighty Networks](https://appshunter.io/developer/460156564) | [Locals Technology Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768300702) |

## What reviewers say

### Mighty Networks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mighty-networks/id1081683081)

**Currently charting:** #183 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

This platform helps creators, entrepreneurs, and leaders build and manage thriving online communities. It uses AI to foster member connections, offers tools for courses, events, and memberships, and allows for both free and paid access.

**Highlights:** AI-powered member connection, Host groups and subgroups, Offer courses and livestream, Run events, Monetize memberships, Customer and employee communities

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $11.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $11.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $12.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $18.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $29.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $29.99 | per month |
| One Time Purchase Plan | $10.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great community and communication platform
- 🚀 Easy to use and navigate
- 🔒 Secure and ad-free environment
- 💡 Versatile features for online groups
- 👍 Helpful and responsive support team

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 💤 Slow performance and loading times
- 🤔 Confusing navigation and layout
- 🔍 Difficulty finding and accessing content
- 🔒 Lack of customization and control for admins

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to access notifications
- Video playback issues and unexpected behavior
- Inability to log in or create an account
- Inconsistent syncing between web and mobile versions
- Truncated or hidden comments and posts

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit and delete messages
- Option to set permanent filter and sort preferences
- Support for multiple image uploads in a single post
- Improved notifications and activity tracking
- Better accessibility features for disabled users


### Locals.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localscom/id1511032007)

**Currently charting:** #155 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

Connect directly with creators and communities you admire. This platform prioritizes user control and creator ownership, offering features like live streaming, community feeds, and content libraries. Support creators independently without algorithmic interference.

**Highlights:** Direct creator support, Algorithm-free content feeds, Creator data ownership, Live streaming with chat, Community feeds and posts, Content libraries (video/audio)

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly: 50 coins + 20 bonus | $7.99 | per month |
| 20 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 100 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 100 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 150 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 200 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 210 Coins | $20.99 | one-time |
| 300 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 360 Coins | $35.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Real news and uncensored content
- 🙌 Freedom of speech and expression
- 🔒 Secure and censorship-free platform
- 💡 Innovative community-driven model
- 🚀 Steadily improving with updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with technical issues
- 🤔 Difficult to navigate and find content
- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🔍 Limited search and discovery features
- 🔇 Inconsistent audio/video playback

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Disappearing notifications
- Orientation issues on iPad
- Inconsistent audio/video sync
- Unreliable live stream playback

**Requested features**

- Download option for offline viewing
- Better nested comments and community management
- Improved integration with Rumble platform
- Customizable notification settings
- Picture-in-picture mode for video playback


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mighty Networks free?

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

### Is Locals.com free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mighty Networks or Locals.com?

Mighty Networks is rated higher. Mighty Networks averages 4.8 out of 5 from 75K ratings, while Locals.com averages 4.7 from 42K ratings.

### Do Mighty Networks or Locals.com have ads?

Neither Mighty Networks nor Locals.com shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mighty Networks or Locals.com?

Mighty Networks ships an update weekly, and Locals.com every 4 weeks. Most recently, Mighty Networks was updated on October 26, 2026 and Locals.com on October 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Mighty Networks or Locals.com?

Mighty Networks currently peaks at #183 in the App Store charts, and Locals.com at #155. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*