# Locals.com vs Hush

The clearest difference is rating: Locals.com at 4.7 against Hush's 2.5. Locals.com also leads on review sentiment (53% vs 23%) and ratings volume (42K vs 617). Hush's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12). On price, update cadence, 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. Hush asks for nothing beyond the download.

Locals.com holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Locals.com has 42K ratings behind it against 617, 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 23% of Hush's.

Locals.com ships an update every 4 weeks, Hush fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Locals.com | Hush |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (42K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localscom/id1511032007/reviews)** | [2.5 (617 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hush-express-freely/id1672847314/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **42K** | 617 |
| Positive reviews | **53.0% of reviews** | 22.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#132** | — |
| Size | 53 MB | 125 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Locals Technology Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768300702) | [Hush Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1660458698) |

## What reviewers say

### Locals.com

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

**Currently charting:** #132 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


### Hush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hush-express-freely/id1672847314)

A privacy-focused social platform for open discussions on any topic. Connect with others globally or locally, share thoughts, and join communities without revealing personal details. Features include translation and multi-layered moderation for a safe experience.

**Highlights:** Privacy-first social platform, Community conversations, Translate posts and replies, Local and global feeds, Multi-layered moderation

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth interface
- 🔒 Robust app design
- 👍 Better than Whisper
- 👍 Loving the app so far
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Slow and buggy interface
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Posts constantly under review
- 🐛 Inability to see replies to own posts
- 🐛 Inbox issues

**Reported bugs**

- Can't post or view messages
- Local tab not working
- Constant loading issues
- Disappearing messages and replies

**Requested features**

- Mass delete message threads
- Option to toggle off location-based notifications
- Ability to upload own images
- Improved moderation to weed out bad users
- Streamlined reporting and banning process


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Locals.com free?

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

### Is Hush free?

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

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

Locals.com is rated higher. Locals.com averages 4.7 out of 5 from 42K ratings, while Hush averages 2.5 from 617 ratings.

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

Neither Locals.com nor Hush shows ads.

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

Locals.com ships an update every 4 weeks, and Hush fortnightly. Most recently, Locals.com was updated on November 1, 2026 and Hush on October 30, 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.*