# Locals.com vs Vobiscum

Locals.com and Vobiscum both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Vobiscum's written reviews are positive against 53% of Locals.com's. Vobiscum also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 weeks). Locals.com's advantage is ratings volume (41K vs 28) and chart position (#120 vs unranked). On price, rating, 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. Vobiscum asks for nothing beyond the download.

Vobiscum holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Locals.com has 41K ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Locals.com's written reviews are positive against 100% of Vobiscum's.

Locals.com ships an update every 4 weeks, Vobiscum every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and July 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Locals.com | Vobiscum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localscom/id1511032007/reviews) | **[4.9 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vobiscum/id1516201005/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41K** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | 52.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#120** | — |
| Size | 53 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Locals Technology Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768300702) | [Anchoright Productions](https://appshunter.io/developer/381131671) |

## What reviewers say

### Locals.com

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

**Currently charting:** #120 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


### Vobiscum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vobiscum/id1516201005)

This communication app connects members of St. Vitus Parish in Los Angeles. It aims to foster stronger friendships and keep the community informed. Designed for the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter, it facilitates parish life.

**Highlights:** Parish communication, Community building, Stay informed, Friendship enhancement, Latin Mass parish connection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Locals.com free?

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

### Is Vobiscum free?

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

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

Vobiscum is rated higher. Locals.com averages 4.7 out of 5 from 41K ratings, while Vobiscum averages 4.9 from 28 ratings.

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

Neither Locals.com nor Vobiscum shows ads.

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

Locals.com ships an update every 4 weeks, and Vobiscum every 9 days. Most recently, Locals.com was updated on September 26, 2026 and Vobiscum on July 5, 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.*