Comparison

Dista vs iLoveMyLocalStore

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Dista

Shop a vast selection of authentic Indian products, including food, fashion, beauty, and wellness items, with global shipping to over 200 countries. Enjoy fast, free, and duty-inclusive delivery, daily deals, and personalized recommendations.

Highlights
  • Global shipping to 200+ countries
  • Fast & free shipping
  • No customs duty
  • Wide selection of Indian goods
  • Daily deals and discounts
  • Personalized recommendations
  • 24/7 customer support
Features
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Shop Authentic Indian products: Food, Wellness, Fashion, Beauty & global Shipping #1 App for buying authentic Indian products online. ● 3-5 Day Priority Shipping ● Free Shipping ● No extra charges Download Dista App Flat 12% OFF on your First purchase! Use coupon: APPFIRST Explore 500,000+ authentic Indian products from over 5,000+ trusted brands, shipped worldwide 200+ countries. Whether you’re looking for traditional Indian Sweets and snacks, Beauty and personal care, wellness, Baby and kids, Home and Furnishings, Spirituality, or Indian Fashion, our app makes shopping for Indian products easy and hassle-free. Exclusive App Features: ● Fast & Free Shipping: We offer express and free shipping to customers worldwide. ● No Customs Duty: Shop worry-free without any hidden charges or customs duties. ● 24/7 Customer Support: Our dedicated team is available around the clock to assist you. ● 1 Million+ Happy Customers: Join our global community of satisfied shoppers. Dista partners with India’s top brands to offer quality products at unbeatable prices. Discover trusted names like: Haldiram's, Pulla Reddy, Vellanki, Dadu’s, Ensure, Bikanervala, A2B, Herbalife, Aadvik etc: For authentic Indian Food Products Dabur, Patanjali, Himalaya, Baidyanath, Kottakkal, Isha Life, SBL, Vaidyaratnam, Zandu, Kerala Ayurveda etc: Leading wellness brands Lakmé, Kama Ayurveda, Mamaearth, Derma Co, Nutigena, Lotus Herbal, VLCC, etc.: These are premium beauty and skincare solutions. Malishka, Noz2Toz, Janasya, Jyoti Fashion, Very Much Indian, Aasta Fashion, Biba, and many more are trendy Indian Fashion brands for every celebration. Exclusive App Benefits: ● Daily Deals: Save big with exclusive app-only discounts and offers. ● Personalized Recommendations: Get curated suggestions based on your preferences. ● Fast & Secure Checkout: Enjoy seamless and safe transactions. Why Choose Dista? ● Wide Selection: From Indian fashion, Baby & Kids, Beauty & Personal Care, Wellness, Sweets and Snacks, Spices & Masala, Spirituality and Home Furnishing & Kitchen categories. Dista offers a curated selection of genuine Indian products from trusted brands and artisans. ● Food: Authentic Indian sweets, snacks, spices, pickles, Ghee, Millet, Health Drinks, tea powders, groceries, flour, and more. ● Wellness: Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Unani, and Herbal products from top Indian brands. ● Fashion: Women's Clothing, Men's Clothing, Jewellery, and accessories for every occasion. ● Beauty & Personal Care: Skincare, haircare, and cosmetics made with natural ingredients. ● Baby & Kids: Safe and high-quality products for your little ones. ● Home Decor: Elegant and traditional Indian home decor items. ● Spirituality: Pooja items, idols, and spiritual books for your sanctuary. Worldwide Delivery: Dista delivers Indian products to your doorstep in 200+ countries. With no extra charges and inclusive of duties and multiple payment options, shopping with us is always smooth and convenient. Celebrate Every Moment with Dista! Whether Diwali, Christmas, a wedding, any event, or a regular day, Dista is here to make every moment special. Rediscover your love for Indian traditions and culture with products that connect you to your roots. Download the Dista App Today! Join thousands of happy customers worldwide who trust Dista for their Indian shopping needs. Shop for authentic Indian products online and experience the convenience of worldwide delivery, exclusive offers, and a seamless shopping experience. Website: www.distacart.com We are always excited to hear from you. For any suggestions, questions, or concerns please email us at happy@distacart.com or Call us on Toll-free:+1-855-253-4782

About

iLoveMyLocalStore

Features
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iLoveMyLocalStore strives to connect the shoppers anywhere with locally available deals at retail stores and other offline businesses. Shoppers can find for free what they are looking for and at which location. Powerful search, sort, and filtering options are at shoppers’ disposal for free for a rich “Search Online Buy Offline” shopping experience. 'Get notified for future deals' and other similar features simply add more colors to that kaleidoscopic experience.

Screenshots

Dista4 screens
iLoveMyLocalStore4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dista at fortnightly against iLoveMyLocalStore's every 43 months. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dista ships an update fortnightly, iLoveMyLocalStore every 43 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Dista versus iLoveMyLocalStore: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDistaiLoveMyLocalStore
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews48.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 43 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDistaiValley Corporation

Bugs and requests

Dista

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • App crashes while searching items (iPad/iPhone)
  • Cart does not load or retain items
  • Product detail pages turn blank
  • 404 errors during browsing
  • Very slow app performance
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  • Coupon codes not working
  • Login issues across devices
  • Blurry product images

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add more Indian brands to catalog
  • Improve app performance and loading speed
  • Fix country switching functionality
  • Add Google login option to mobile app
  • Implement proper order tracking system
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  • Add past order history and reorder functionality
  • Improve product image clarity and descriptions
  • Reduce product pricing to competitive levels

iLoveMyLocalStore

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Dista

No in-app purchases

None

iLoveMyLocalStore

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dista free?
Dista is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iLoveMyLocalStore free?
iLoveMyLocalStore is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dista or iLoveMyLocalStore have ads?
Neither Dista nor iLoveMyLocalStore shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dista or iLoveMyLocalStore?
Dista ships an update fortnightly, and iLoveMyLocalStore every 43 months. Most recently, Dista was updated on November 11, 2026 and iLoveMyLocalStore on November 3, 2026.

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