# AppLink vs Locals.com

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AppLink at 100% against Locals.com's 53%. Locals.com's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (42K vs 19). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AppLink sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Locals.com has 42K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of AppLink's written reviews are positive against 53% of Locals.com's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AppLink | Locals.com |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applink/id1361032933/reviews) | **[4.7 (42K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localscom/id1511032007/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **42K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 53.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#128** |
| Size | 8 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Alessandro Oliva](https://appshunter.io/developer/1107279804) | [Locals Technology Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768300702) |

## What reviewers say

### AppLink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applink/id1361032933)

Organize and share your web links securely. Upload URLs, set privacy, and categorize them into custom folders with colors and icons. Discover public links shared by others and get notified when your content is liked.

**Highlights:** Secure URL uploads with content moderation, Adjustable link privacy (public/private), Customizable folders with colors and glyphs, Share links publicly or privately, Tagging for easy link discovery, Search and save liked links, Notifications for likes and engagement

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan | $1.99 | one-time |


### Locals.com

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

**Currently charting:** #128 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 AppLink free?

AppLink 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, AppLink or Locals.com?

Locals.com is rated higher. AppLink averages 4.2 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Locals.com averages 4.7 from 42K ratings.

### Do AppLink or Locals.com have ads?

Neither AppLink nor Locals.com shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AppLink or Locals.com?

AppLink ships an update every 4 weeks, and Locals.com every 4 weeks. Most recently, AppLink was updated on October 4, 2026 and Locals.com on October 13, 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.*