# Superlocal vs SwiPaws

The clearest difference is rating: SwiPaws at 5.0 against Superlocal's 4.2. SwiPaws also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 14) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.5). Superlocal's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (3.1K vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Superlocal sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days. SwiPaws asks for nothing beyond the download.

SwiPaws 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Superlocal ships an update every 6 days, SwiPaws every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Superlocal | SwiPaws |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/superlocal-explore-places-map/id1290608456/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swipaws/id6780434135/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 24.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 284 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Super Computer, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1231915599) | [FREDERICK DECLAN JOLOWSKI](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780208498) |

## What reviewers say

### Superlocal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/superlocal-explore-places-map/id1290608456)

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.

**Highlights:** AI-powered place discovery, Fog of World gamification, GPS diary and check-in tracker, Personalized recommendations, Community rankings and achievements, Friend tracking and connection

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Stickers | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Superboost+ | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Stickers | $5.99 | per month |
| Bonus Premium Stickers | $5.99 | per month |
| Superboost+ (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| Superboost+ Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Verizon FREE Year of Stickers | $9.99 | per month |
| Early Access Spot | $9.99 | per month |
| Superboost+ (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Superboost+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Superboost+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Superboost+ | $39.99 | per year |
| A Mayorship with Superboost+ | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Tracking location and exploring the world
- 🌟 Fun and engaging concept
- 👍 Ability to compete with friends
- 💡 Innovative use of location data
- 🎨 Creative way to visualize travel history

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent location tracking
- 🔍 Difficulty zooming out to see full map
- 💰 Aggressive monetization and paywalls
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤖 Buggy and glitchy performance

**Reported bugs**

- Progress and data frequently reset
- Locations not accurately tracked
- Crashes and freezes when using certain features
- Subscription issues and inability to cancel

**Requested features**

- 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


### SwiPaws

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swipaws/id6780434135)

Connect with nearby dog owners and their pets for playdates. Build profiles for yourself and your dog, swipe to find matches, and chat to plan meetups. Features a special mode for shy or reactive pups.

**Highlights:** Dog and owner profiles, Swipe-based matching, In-app chat for planning, Training Mode for shy dogs, Filter by dog size and personality, Safety features and reporting tools

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Superlocal free?

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

### Is SwiPaws free?

SwiPaws is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Superlocal or SwiPaws?

SwiPaws is rated higher. Superlocal averages 4.2 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while SwiPaws averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Superlocal or SwiPaws have ads?

Neither Superlocal nor SwiPaws shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Superlocal or SwiPaws?

Superlocal ships an update every 6 days, and SwiPaws every 2 months. Most recently, Superlocal was updated on October 26, 2026 and SwiPaws on October 25, 2026.

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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.*