# The Cove. vs Open Local

The clearest difference is ads: Open Local at none against The Cove.'s shown. Open Local also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly). The Cove.'s advantage is ratings volume (26 vs 1). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for The Cove. against 5.0 for Open Local. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Cove. has 26 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

The Cove. ships an update monthly, Open Local every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Cove. | Open Local |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-cove/id1503056599/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-local/id6778445620/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 52 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Elysian Company LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503056598) | [Open Local](https://appshunter.io/developer/6771773809) |

## What reviewers say

### The Cove.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-cove/id1503056599)

Discover curated, coastal-inspired fashion and lifestyle finds. Shop new arrivals, access exclusive app-only perks, and stay informed about local events and seasonal collections. This boutique app offers a seamless and inspiring shopping experience.

**Highlights:** Curated feminine styles updated weekly, Easy shopping with secure checkout, Exclusive offers and early access, Event and pop-up notifications, Push notifications for new arrivals, Community connection and inspiration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Open Local

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-local/id6778445620)

Discover local producers, farms, and businesses on an interactive map. Find fresh goods, market surplus deals, and reserve items for pickup directly from vendors. Support your local economy by shopping small.

**Highlights:** Interactive local map, Discover local vendors, Reserve goods for pickup, Market surplus deals, Direct vendor connection, Vendor storefront management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Cove. free?

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

### Is Open Local free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Cove. or Open Local?

Open Local is rated higher. The Cove. averages 4.9 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Open Local averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do The Cove. or Open Local have ads?

The Cove. shows ads; Open Local does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Cove. or Open Local?

The Cove. ships an update monthly, and Open Local every 11 days. Most recently, The Cove. was updated on October 24, 2026 and Open Local on October 24, 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.*