Comparison

Locals.com vs CuriousQ

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Locals.com

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)
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Directly support the creators you love. Control your content and avoid the algorithms. Built from the ground up to champion the needs of creators, Locals does not sell your data and creators have unprecedented ownership over theirs. With features like live-streaming with chat, community feeds and posts, and content libraries for video and audio, the Locals app is an all-in-one solution to interact with the content you love, while directly supporting the independence of the communities and creators you care about. Power to the people. Not the platform. On Locals. https://locals.com/terms

About

CuriousQ

Features
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CuriousQ is a fun and engaging social app that allows you to discover what your friends really think about you! With CuriousQ, you can create a unique link and share it with your friends, who will then be prompted to answer three simple questions about you: What do they like about you? What do they hate about you? What advice do they have for you? As your friends respond to your questions, you'll get a unique insight into how they really see you, and you can use their feedback to improve your relationships, strengthen your friendships, and become a better person overall! CuriousQ is easy to use, and it's a great way to connect with your friends in a fun and engaging way. So if you're looking for a fun and engaging way to connect with your friends, download CuriousQ today and start exploring the deeper side of your relationships!

Screenshots

Locals.com4 screens
CuriousQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Locals.com at #137 against CuriousQ's unranked. Locals.com also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Locals.com sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and CuriousQ sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Locals.com ships an update every 4 weeks, CuriousQ every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Locals.com versus CuriousQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLocals.comCuriousQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (42K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings42K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#137 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB62 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLocals Technology IncNiraj Kanjani

Bugs and requests

Locals.com

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Disappearing notifications
  • Orientation issues on iPad
  • Inconsistent audio/video sync
  • Unreliable live stream playback

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

CuriousQ

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Locals.com

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly: 50 coins + 20 bonus$7.991 Month
One-time11
  • 20 Coins$1.99
  • 50 Coins$4.99
  • 50$7.99
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  • 100 Coins$9.99
  • 100$14.99
  • 150 Coins$14.99
  • 200$19.99
  • 210 Coins$20.99
  • 300 Coins$29.99
  • 360 Coins$35.99
  • 500 Coins$49.99
5 purchases

CuriousQ

One-time5
  • 1 Coffee = 1 Month Ad free$4.99
  • 3 Coffee = 3 Months Ad free$13.99
  • 5 Coffee = 5 Months Ad free$23.99
Show 2 more
  • 10 Coffee = 10 Months Ad free$45.99
  • 50 Coffee = Lifetime Ad free$229.99

Questions

Is Locals.com free?
Locals.com is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CuriousQ free?
CuriousQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Locals.com or CuriousQ have ads?
Neither Locals.com nor CuriousQ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Locals.com or CuriousQ?
Locals.com ships an update every 4 weeks, and CuriousQ every 5 weeks. Most recently, Locals.com was updated on October 16, 2026 and CuriousQ on October 10, 2026.

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