# Locals.com vs TownHub App

Locals.com and TownHub App both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of TownHub App's written reviews are positive against 53% of Locals.com's. TownHub App also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12). Locals.com's advantage is ratings volume (42K vs 34) and chart position (#135 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Locals.com against 4.7 for TownHub App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Locals.com has 42K ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of Locals.com's written reviews are positive against 100% of TownHub App's.

Locals.com ships an update every 4 weeks, TownHub App monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Locals.com | TownHub App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (42K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localscom/id1511032007/reviews) | **[4.7 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/townhub-app/id1578601369/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **42K** | 34 |
| Positive reviews | 53.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#135** | — |
| Size | 53 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Locals Technology Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768300702) | [Keith Kosmin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571238698) |

## What reviewers say

### Locals.com

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

**Currently charting:** #135 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


### TownHub App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/townhub-app/id1578601369)

Connect with your local community to stay informed about neighborhood news and events. Meet neighbors, make friends, and engage in private, privacy-focused discussions without the pressure of real names or data selling.

**Highlights:** Local news and events updates, Connect with neighbors, Make new friends, Privacy-focused alternative, No real name or address required, No personal data selling

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Locals.com free?

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

### Is TownHub App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Locals.com or TownHub App?

TownHub App is rated higher. Locals.com averages 4.7 out of 5 from 42K ratings, while TownHub App averages 4.7 from 34 ratings.

### Do Locals.com or TownHub App have ads?

Neither Locals.com nor TownHub App shows ads.

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

Locals.com ships an update every 4 weeks, and TownHub App monthly. Most recently, Locals.com was updated on October 26, 2026 and TownHub App 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.*