# Locals.com vs Galileyo

The clearest difference is rating: Locals.com at 4.7 against Galileyo's 3.4. Locals.com also leads on ratings volume (42K vs 5) and review sentiment (53% vs 33%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Locals.com sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Galileyo sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.95 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Locals.com holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. 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 33% of Galileyo's.

Locals.com ships an update every 4 weeks, Galileyo fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Locals.com | Galileyo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (42K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localscom/id1511032007/reviews)** | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galileyo/id6475311208/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **42K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **52.9% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#129** | — |
| Size | 53 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Locals Technology Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768300702) | [Galileyo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1723869079) |

## What reviewers say

### Locals.com

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

**Currently charting:** #129 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


### Galileyo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galileyo/id6475311208)

Stay informed during global emergencies with real-time, location-aware alerts for natural disasters and crises. Connect with trusted sources and community reports, and access AI-powered intelligence and satellite resilience.

**Highlights:** Real-time global alerting, Location-aware notifications, Hyper-local alerts, Actionable threat data, Social alerts from trusted InSources, Community on-ground reports

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BASIC | $4.95 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Locals.com free?

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

### Is Galileyo free?

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

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

Locals.com is rated higher. Locals.com averages 4.7 out of 5 from 42K ratings, while Galileyo averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.

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

Neither Locals.com nor Galileyo shows ads.

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

Locals.com ships an update every 4 weeks, and Galileyo fortnightly. Most recently, Locals.com was updated on October 17, 2026 and Galileyo on September 24, 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.*