The Local Guide vs Ask Local.
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Local Guide
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Simple and easy to use Moscow city guide. My friends always ask me to suggest a new place to go in the city, so I decided to make this city guide available for everyone. I'm not affiliated with any company and don't get any payment to add places to the guide. Enjoy!
Ask Local.
Connect with locals for authentic travel experiences. Discover personalized journeys based on your interests, from food to culture and nightlife. Enjoy one-on-one experiences or small group outings for a truly immersive adventure.
- Connect with local guides
- Interest-based matching
- Local Experiences (1-on-1)
- Local Events (small groups)
- Social feed for sharing
- Map-based guide discovery
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Introducing "Local," your passport to authentic travel experiences! This innovative app links adventurous "Travelers" with knowledgeable "Locals," transforming standard sightseeing into deeply personal journeys. Select your interests from categories like Gastronomy, Art & Culture, Night & Lifestyle, or Sport & Nature, and our advanced matching algorithm pairs you with like-minded Locals. Options for interactions include Local Experiences, where you enjoy one-on-one time with a local guide, or Local Events, where you join up to three other Travelers for curated outings such as VIP parties or gourmet dinners. Moreover, our Feed Page offers a social platform for sharing moments and memories, and the Map Page helps you discover and choose your next Local guide based on ratings, reviews, and photos. Pack your curiosity, download Local, and let the journey of a lifetime begin!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: The Local Guide at 11.0 against Ask Local.'s 13.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | The Local Guide | Ask Local. |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (14 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 14 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 135 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Ivan Starchenkov | Local Best Friend LLC |
In-app purchases
The Local Guide
No in-app purchases
Ask Local.
No in-app purchases
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