# Locals.com vs HubHive

Locals.com and HubHive both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of HubHive's written reviews are positive against 53% of Locals.com's. HubHive also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12). Locals.com's advantage is ratings volume (42K vs 15) and chart position (#119 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Locals.com sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. HubHive asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Locals.com against 4.7 for HubHive. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Locals.com has 42K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of Locals.com's written reviews are positive against 100% of HubHive's.

Locals.com ships an update every 4 weeks, HubHive fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Locals.com | HubHive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (42K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localscom/id1511032007/reviews) | **[4.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hubhive-get-discovered/id6593692270/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **42K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 53.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#119** | — |
| Size | 53 MB | 77 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) | [HUBHIVE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1760379044) |

## What reviewers say

### Locals.com

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

**Currently charting:** #119 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


### HubHive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hubhive-get-discovered/id6593692270)

Connect with your community by joining or creating personalized groups. Discover local businesses, share reviews, and plan events with like-minded individuals. Foster meaningful discussions and build vibrant communities around shared interests.

**Highlights:** Create and join personalized communities (Hives), Discover and review local businesses, Plan and join community events, Engage in discussions with members, Share experiences and ideas

**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 HubHive free?

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

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

HubHive is rated higher. Locals.com averages 4.7 out of 5 from 42K ratings, while HubHive averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.

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

Neither Locals.com nor HubHive shows ads.

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

Locals.com ships an update every 4 weeks, and HubHive fortnightly. Most recently, Locals.com was updated on October 31, 2026 and HubHive on October 25, 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.*