# Locals.com vs Our Diocese

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Our Diocese at 100% against Locals.com's 53%. Our Diocese also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Locals.com's advantage is ratings volume (42K vs 5) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months). 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. Our Diocese asks for nothing beyond the download.

Our Diocese holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Locals.com has 42K ratings behind it against 5, 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 Our Diocese's.

Locals.com ships an update every 4 weeks, Our Diocese every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Locals.com | Our Diocese |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (42K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localscom/id1511032007/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/our-diocese/id1660702818/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **42K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 52.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#133** | — |
| Size | 53 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Locals Technology Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768300702) | [Rolla Creative](https://appshunter.io/developer/1604254276) |

## What reviewers say

### Locals.com

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

**Currently charting:** #133 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


### Our Diocese

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/our-diocese/id1660702818)

Connect with churches and members within the Orthodox Church in America. Organize groups, coordinate ministries, and receive notifications about parish events. Stay informed and engaged with your faith community.

**Highlights:** Connect with churches and faithful, Join church groups and ministries, Coordinate activities, Get notified about parish events, Stay updated on diocesan news

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, 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 Our Diocese free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Locals.com or Our Diocese?

Our Diocese is rated higher. Locals.com averages 4.7 out of 5 from 42K ratings, while Our Diocese averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Locals.com or Our Diocese have ads?

Neither Locals.com nor Our Diocese shows ads.

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

Locals.com ships an update every 4 weeks, and Our Diocese every 4 months. Most recently, Locals.com was updated on October 21, 2026 and Our Diocese on October 11, 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.*