# LocalMagnifier vs Been Here?

The clearest difference is ads: Been Here? at none against LocalMagnifier's shown. Been Here? also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 13 months) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). LocalMagnifier's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 2). 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 LocalMagnifier against 5.0 for Been Here?. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LocalMagnifier has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

LocalMagnifier ships an update every 13 months, Been Here? every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | LocalMagnifier | Been Here? |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localmagnifier/id1504852825/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/been-here/id6444663854/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 60 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LocalMagnifier Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1504852824) | [Siyu Yue](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655964053) |

## What reviewers say

### LocalMagnifier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localmagnifier/id1504852825)

Discover local information, activities, and community happenings. Whether you're new to a city, visiting, or a daily commuter, this app helps you explore your surroundings. Find out what's happening where you live, work, and play.

**Highlights:** Discover local information, Find activities and places, Community information, Explore new neighborhoods, Navigate towns, Stay updated on local happenings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Been Here?

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/been-here/id6444663854)

This location-based app lets you jot down notes tied to specific places. It helps you recall past thoughts when you revisit locations and can optionally send you reminders.

**Highlights:** Location-based note-taking, View nearby points of interest, Write notes for specific places, Access past notes for locations, Optional notifications for places

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LocalMagnifier free?

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

### Is Been Here? free?

Been Here? is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, LocalMagnifier or Been Here??

Been Here? is rated higher. LocalMagnifier averages 4.9 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Been Here? averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do LocalMagnifier or Been Here? have ads?

LocalMagnifier shows ads; Been Here? does not.

### Which is updated more often, LocalMagnifier or Been Here??

LocalMagnifier ships an update every 13 months, and Been Here? every 3 months. Most recently, LocalMagnifier was updated on October 3, 2026 and Been Here? on October 3, 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.*