Superlocal vs Forged Road
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Superlocal
Discover new places with AI-powered recommendations and gamified exploration. Automatically log your visits to create a personalized travel diary and connect with friends. Track your progress and earn achievements as you explore your world.
- AI-powered place discovery
- Fog of World gamification
- GPS diary and check-in tracker
- Personalized recommendations
- Community rankings and achievements
- Friend tracking and connection
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DISCOVER • TRACK • FOG OF WORLD • LEVEL-UP YOUR WORLD Superlocal is the AI Travel Map & Tracker that finds the best places for you — then auto-logs every visit so you can relive the journey. Think Google Maps + Foursquare + Swarm + Fog of World, super-charged by personalization. Scratch your map and make it smart and more personalized! KEY FEATURES • AI-POWERED DISCOVERY – Instantly find restaurants, cafés, trails, art, and hidden gems that match your taste • FOG OF WORLD MODE – Gamify exploration and reveal new spots as you move • SMART RECOMMENDATIONS – Better than Yelp or TripAdvisor; suggestions improve with each check-in • GPS DIARY & CHECK-IN TRACKER – Auto-save all places visited, cities, and countries • COMMUNITY RANKINGS – Earn mayorships, badges, and climb local leaderboards like classic Swarm / Foursquare • KEEP UP WITH FRIENDS – Bump into friends as you explore your city and travel. PERSONALIZED SEARCH & GUIDES • AI REVIEWS tailored to you—skip endless star ratings • INTELLIGENT LOCAL GUIDES – Like a savvy friend in every city • ADAPTIVE “NEAR ME” PICKS – Fast results for food, coffee, nightlife, or must-see sights REIMAGINE MAPS • Combines Google Maps accuracy with Apple Maps polish and cutting-edge AI • Navigate cities, off-grid routes, and world wonders in one travel diary • Turn routine outings into shareable adventures GAMIFICATION & ACHIEVEMENTS • Earn badges, claim mayorships, and track your world-exploration % • Log memories in a life journal—photos, notes, and stats at a glance JOIN THOUSANDS WHO USE SUPERLOCAL TO: • Find local hidden gems instantly • Scratch your fog of world map off • Plan unique trips & itineraries • Track every place visited with GPS precision • Connect with explorers who share your vibe Whether you’re a city hopper, digital nomad, foodie, or map geek, Superlocal is the AI companion that makes every step count. DOWNLOAD NOW—YOUR NEXT PLACE AWAITS. Superlocal offers weekly, monthly, and annual subscriptions for premium sticker graphics: • Weekly: $2.49/week after a 7-day free trial • Monthly: $5.99/month • Yearly: $39.99/year Subscriptions renew automatically unless turned off in Account Settings 24 hrs before period end. Charges occur within 24 hrs of renewal. Unused trial time is forfeited upon purchase. Privacy Policy: https://superlocal.com/privacy Terms: https://superlocal.com/terms Explore, find, and track your world with Superlocal—download today!
Forged Road
Discover local automotive events and connect with car enthusiasts. Find cruises, shows, and meetups to share your passion for vehicles with a community of drivers.
- Discover local automotive events
- Connect with fellow enthusiasts
- Find cruises and shows
- Stay updated on events
- Community for car lovers
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Discover local automotive events, connect with fellow enthusiasts, and stay in the loop with the latest events around you—all with Forge Road! Whether you’re into cruises, shows, or just meeting other drivers, Forge Road brings car lovers together.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Forged Road at 100% against Superlocal's 24%. Forged Road also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 14). Superlocal's advantage is ratings volume (3.1K vs 2) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). On price and ads 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
Both are free to download. Superlocal sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days. Forged Road asks for nothing beyond the download.
Forged Road holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Superlocal has 3.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Superlocal's written reviews are positive against 100% of Forged Road's.
Superlocal ships an update every 6 days, Forged Road every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Superlocal | Forged Road |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (3.1K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 24.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3.1K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | 14.0.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 284 MB | 82 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Super Computer, Inc | Alexander Nicholas |
Customer experience
Superlocal
Forged Road
Bugs and requests
Superlocal
Reported bugs
4 issues- Progress and data frequently reset
- Locations not accurately tracked
- Crashes and freezes when using certain features
- Subscription issues and inability to cancel
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to import past travel data
- Offline mode for location tracking
- Customizable map views and icons
- Social features like friend leaderboards
- Integration with other mapping/fitness apps
Forged Road
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Superlocal
- Weekly Stickers7 Days trial$2.497 Days
- Superboost+7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Monthly Stickers$5.991 Month
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- Bonus Premium Stickers14 Days trial$5.991 Month
- Superboost+ (Monthly)$7.991 Month
- Superboost+ Monthly$7.991 Month
- Verizon FREE Year of Stickers1 Year trial$9.991 Month
- Early Access Spot$9.991 Month
- Superboost+ (Monthly)3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Superboost+$29.991 Year
- Superboost+3 Days trial2 variants$29.991 Year
- Superboost+3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- A Mayorship with Superboost+$9.99
Forged Road
No in-app purchases
