# Superlocal vs Get Formation

The clearest difference is rating: Get Formation at 5.0 against Superlocal's 4.2. Get Formation also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). Superlocal's advantage is ratings volume (3.1K vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Superlocal sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days. Get Formation asks for nothing beyond the download.

Get Formation 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, Get Formation every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Superlocal | Get Formation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/get-formation/id6792443804/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 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 284 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Super Computer, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1231915599) | [SyncedUp Solutions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876875551) |

## 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 (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Stickers | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Stickers | $5.99 | per month |
| Bonus Premium Stickers | $5.99 | per month |
| Superboost+ (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| Verizon FREE Year of Stickers | $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 |

**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


### Get Formation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/get-formation/id6792443804)

Discover local car meets, organize group drives with real-time navigation, and connect with fellow car enthusiasts. Build your car club and showcase your rides.

**Highlights:** Discover car meets and cruises, Organize live convoys with real-time maps, Turn-by-turn navigation for groups, Create and manage car clubs, Build a virtual car garage, Earn badges for participation

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Superlocal free?

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

### Is Get Formation free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Superlocal or Get Formation?

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

### Do Superlocal or Get Formation have ads?

Neither Superlocal nor Get Formation shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Superlocal or Get Formation?

Superlocal ships an update every 6 days, and Get Formation every 9 days. Most recently, Superlocal was updated on November 3, 2026 and Get Formation on October 31, 2026.

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