# Offender Watch Parent vs Locals.com

The clearest difference is rating: Locals.com at 4.7 against Offender Watch Parent's 2.0. Locals.com also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (41K vs 26). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Offender Watch Parent sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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.

Locals.com holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Locals.com has 41K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Offender Watch Parent's written reviews are positive against 53% of Locals.com's.

Offender Watch Parent ships an update every 3 weeks, Locals.com every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Offender Watch Parent | Locals.com |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offender-watch-parent/id1337998833/reviews) | **[4.7 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localscom/id1511032007/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **41K** |
| Positive reviews | 28.3% of reviews | **52.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#113** |
| Size | 51 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Watch Systems, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/508519489) | [Locals Technology Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768300702) |

## What reviewers say

### Offender Watch Parent

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offender-watch-parent/id1337998833)

This app helps parents protect their children from online and home-based dangers. It provides tools to track children's locations, search for registered sex offenders nearby, and receive alerts about potential threats. The app also offers advice on child safety.

**Highlights:** Family location sharing, Search registered sex offenders, Offender alerts, Monitor child's device contacts, Child safety advice and articles, Contact local law enforcement

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Family Protect Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Offenderwatch SVN Subscription | $9.99 | per year |


### Locals.com

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

**Currently charting:** #113 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 Offender Watch Parent free?

Offender Watch Parent 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, Offender Watch Parent or Locals.com?

Locals.com is rated higher. Offender Watch Parent averages 2.0 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Locals.com averages 4.7 from 41K ratings.

### Do Offender Watch Parent or Locals.com have ads?

Neither Offender Watch Parent nor Locals.com shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Offender Watch Parent or Locals.com?

Offender Watch Parent ships an update every 3 weeks, and Locals.com every 4 weeks. Most recently, Offender Watch Parent was updated on September 21, 2026 and Locals.com on September 26, 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.*