Comparison

Locu vs Offgrid Diary

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

Head to head
About

Locu

This app allows you to open your frequently used URLs quickly and efficiently by typing custom commands. It interprets your input to construct specific URLs on the go and opens them directly in the appropriate app, also keeping a history of your URL openings.

Highlights
  • Open URLs by typing
  • Interpret arguments for URL construction
  • Open URLs in handling app
  • Record URL opening history
  • Share commands via QR codes
  • Use via share extension, spotlight, today widget, URL schemes
Features
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Locu helps you open your daily URLs much faster and more flexibly. With your URLs added and configured, you open them just by typing. According to your input, Locu will: 1. filter thus retrieve the potential URLs quickly 2. interpret the arguments to construct specific URLs on the go 3. open the selected URL in its handling app directly 4. record the history of your URLs opening From now on, you: 1. don’t have to worry about which app could fulfill your goal 2. don’t have to remember or type those long but useful URL strings 3. will need less tapping or typing to get things done Moreover, you can share wonderful commands with your friends, through QR codes. Besides within the app, you can use Locu through other ways: 1. the share extension within other apps 2. the spotlight search 3. the today widget 4. the URL schemes Locu supports Deriving from the word “locution”, Locu is the app that helps you open URLs in your own way. For detailed help, please refer to the support link.

About

Offgrid Diary

Features
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Your journal. Offline. Private. Forever yours. Offgrid Diary is a distraction-free space for your thoughts—stored only on your iPhone and protected by strong AES-256 encryption and a 6-digit PIN. Nothing leaves your device unless you export it. ◆ Key features Time-warp swipe – revisit entries from the same day in past years with one gesture. Ink-ripple writing – subtle animation turns typing into a calming ritual. Full-device encryption – every word is locked with AES-256; the key never leaves Secure Enclave. Zero cloud, zero trackers – no analytics SDKs, no background uploads. Quick export – back up your diary as JSON or TXT whenever you want. Multi-language UI – English, Русский, Español. Statistics – word and entry counts, ranges, and upcoming mood analysis (Pro). ◆ Why Offgrid Diary? Unlike most diary apps, we don’t require an account, subscription cloud, or internet connection. Offgrid Diary is perfect for writers, travelers, and privacy-first users who want a lightweight, elegant place to remember the past and reflect on the present. ◆ Roadmap We’re building on-device AI summaries and mood insights—coming soon as an optional Pro upgrade. Your memories deserve a safe home. Download Offgrid Diary and start writing offline today.

Screenshots

Locu4 screens
Offgrid Diary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Offgrid Diary at every 3 days against Locu's every 18 months. Locu's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Locu ships an update every 18 months, Offgrid Diary every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Locu versus Offgrid Diary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLocuOffgrid Diary
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer文礼 周Maksim Basev

In-app purchases

None

Locu

No in-app purchases

None

Offgrid Diary

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Locu free?
Locu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Offgrid Diary free?
Offgrid Diary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Locu or Offgrid Diary have ads?
Neither Locu nor Offgrid Diary shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Locu or Offgrid Diary?
Locu ships an update every 18 months, and Offgrid Diary every 3 days. Most recently, Locu was updated on October 6, 2026 and Offgrid Diary on October 9, 2026.

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