# Locals.com vs Thrilld

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Thrilld at 100% against Locals.com's 53%. Thrilld also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). Locals.com's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (42K vs 4). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Locals.com sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Thrilld asks for nothing beyond the download.

Locals.com holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Locals.com has 42K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 53% of Locals.com's written reviews are positive against 100% of Thrilld's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Locals.com ships an update every 4 weeks, Thrilld every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Locals.com | Thrilld |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (42K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localscom/id1511032007/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thrilld/id6448400435/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **42K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 52.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#114** | — |
| Size | 53 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Locals Technology Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768300702) | [Thrilld Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1684586311) |

## What reviewers say

### Locals.com

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

**Currently charting:** #114 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly: 50 coins + 20 bonus | $7.99 | per month |
| 20 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 Coins | $9.99 | 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


### Thrilld

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thrilld/id6448400435)

Connect with Web3 professionals globally for business discussions, online or at events. Discover projects, investors, and service providers, and gain exposure. The app also serves as a Web3 conference tool for networking and event management.

**Highlights:** Web3 professional networking, AI-driven matchmaking, Industry event networking, Project and investor discovery, Company and personal exposure, Web3 community access

**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 Thrilld free?

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

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

Locals.com is rated higher. Locals.com averages 4.7 out of 5 from 42K ratings, while Thrilld averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

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

Neither Locals.com nor Thrilld shows ads.

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

Locals.com ships an update every 4 weeks, and Thrilld every 3 weeks. Most recently, Locals.com was updated on November 7, 2026 and Thrilld on November 3, 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.*