# SwipeRed vs Locals.com

The clearest difference is rating: Locals.com at 4.7 against SwipeRed's 4.0. Locals.com also leads on ratings volume (42K vs 9) and chart position (#134 vs unranked). SwipeRed's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Locals.com sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. SwipeRed asks for nothing beyond the download.

Locals.com holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Locals.com has 42K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SwipeRed ships an update every 2 months, Locals.com every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SwipeRed | Locals.com |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swipered/id1496473241/reviews) | **[4.7 (42K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localscom/id1511032007/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **42K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 53.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#134** |
| Size | 41 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Buzz360 LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496473240) | [Locals Technology Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768300702) |

## What reviewers say

### SwipeRed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swipered/id1496473241)

Empower yourself to support causes and candidates you care about. Connect with friends to share information and advocate for your chosen campaigns through personalized messages and social media.

**Highlights:** Advocate for causes and candidates, Connect with friends for outreach, Share campaign information, Send personalized texts and emails, Engage with candidates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Locals.com

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

**Currently charting:** #134 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 SwipeRed free?

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

### Is Locals.com free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SwipeRed or Locals.com?

Locals.com is rated higher. SwipeRed averages 4.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Locals.com averages 4.7 from 42K ratings.

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

Neither SwipeRed nor Locals.com shows ads.

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

SwipeRed ships an update every 2 months, and Locals.com every 4 weeks. Most recently, SwipeRed was updated on October 10, 2026 and Locals.com on October 16, 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.*