Comparison

Locals.com vs Paligram

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

Paligram

A secure messaging and community app focused on privacy and user control. Connect with friends, join interest-based groups, and participate in events within a modern, user-friendly interface. The beta version emphasizes core features and user feedback for future evolution.

Highlights
  • Secure, encrypted messaging
  • Community-driven interest groups
  • Event-based conversations
  • Clean, modern interface
  • User control over data
  • Beta version with evolving features
Features
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Paligram is a next-generation messaging and community app built for people who value privacy, control, and meaningful connections. Chat securely with friends, join groups around shared interests, and take part in events — all in one simple, modern experience. Why Paligram? • Secure messaging designed with privacy in mind • Community-driven groups around interests, passions, and causes • Event-based conversations that bring people together • Clean, modern interface built for speed and clarity • User-first design — you stay in control of your data and experience Whether you’re chatting one-to-one, connecting with a group, or discovering new communities, Paligram is built to grow with you. This beta version introduces the core Paligram experience and will continue to evolve with user feedback. Your space. Your rules. Your community.

Screenshots

Locals.com4 screens
Paligram4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Locals.com at 4.7 against Paligram's 2.0. Locals.com also leads on ratings volume (42K vs 4) and review sentiment (53% vs 38%). Paligram's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Paligram asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Locals.com holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. 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 point the same way: 53% of Locals.com's written reviews are positive against 38% of Paligram's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Locals.com ships an update every 4 weeks, Paligram fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Locals.com versus Paligram: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLocals.comPaligram
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (42K ratings) — better2.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews52.9% of reviews — better37.5% of reviews
Number of ratings42K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#145 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB106 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperLocals Technology IncBashSquare Korlatolt Felelossegu Tarsasag

Customer experience

Locals.com

All ratings41,588 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral3.2%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews367 reviews
Positive52.9%
Neutral14.4%
Negative32.7%

Paligram

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative62.5%

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

Paligram

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
None

Paligram

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Locals.com free?
Locals.com is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Paligram free?
Paligram is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Locals.com or Paligram?
Locals.com is rated higher. Locals.com averages 4.7 out of 5 from 42K ratings, while Paligram averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Locals.com or Paligram have ads?
Neither Locals.com nor Paligram shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Locals.com or Paligram?
Locals.com ships an update every 4 weeks, and Paligram fortnightly. Most recently, Locals.com was updated on October 18, 2026 and Paligram on October 10, 2026.

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