# Locals.com vs M7G Forum

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Locals.com at 53% against M7G Forum's 0%. Locals.com also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.7) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 21 months). M7G Forum's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Locals.com sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. M7G Forum asks for nothing beyond the download.

Locals.com holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Locals.com has 42K ratings behind it against 3, 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 0% of M7G Forum's.

Locals.com ships an update every 4 weeks, M7G Forum every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Locals.com | M7G Forum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (42K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localscom/id1511032007/reviews)** | [2.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m7g-forum/id6449137091/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **42K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **52.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 21 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#87** | — |
| Size | 53 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Locals Technology Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768300702) | [JWKZ LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459002500) |

## What reviewers say

### Locals.com

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

**Currently charting:** #87 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


### M7G Forum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m7g-forum/id6449137091)

Connect with fellow S650 Mustang enthusiasts on this community app. Browse forums, post threads, and receive real-time alerts. Manage your profile and engage in discussions about your favorite car.

**Highlights:** Push notifications, Browse forums and threads, Search content, Post threads and replies, View and edit user profiles, Report content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Locals.com free?

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

### Is M7G Forum free?

M7G Forum is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Locals.com or M7G Forum?

Locals.com is rated higher. Locals.com averages 4.7 out of 5 from 42K ratings, while M7G Forum averages 2.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Locals.com or M7G Forum have ads?

Neither Locals.com nor M7G Forum shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Locals.com or M7G Forum?

Locals.com ships an update every 4 weeks, and M7G Forum every 21 months. Most recently, Locals.com was updated on November 5, 2026 and M7G Forum 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.*