# Locals.com vs Jon Anik

The clearest difference is ads: Locals.com at none against Jon Anik's shown. Locals.com also leads on ratings volume (42K vs 2) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). Jon Anik's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and Jon Anik sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Jon Anik holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Locals.com has 42K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Locals.com ships an update every 4 weeks, Jon Anik every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Locals.com | Jon Anik |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (42K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localscom/id1511032007/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jon-anik-official-app/id6736413248/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **42K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 52.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#102** | — |
| Size | 53 MB | 147 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Locals Technology Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768300702) | [MySeat.com Media Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/567056519) |

## What reviewers say

### Locals.com

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

**Currently charting:** #102 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


### Jon Anik

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jon-anik-official-app/id6736413248)

Access exclusive content, offers, and merchandise directly from a popular personality. Engage with a community through chat and livestreams, and get early access to events and news.

**Highlights:** App-exclusive offers, Pre-release merchandise and videos, Impromptu livestreams, Exclusive merchandise auctions, Meet & Greets, VIP event ticket pre-orders, Member chat for photos and updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Exclusive Membership | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Exclusive Membership | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Locals.com free?

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

### Is Jon Anik free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Locals.com or Jon Anik?

Jon Anik is rated higher. Locals.com averages 4.7 out of 5 from 42K ratings, while Jon Anik averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Locals.com or Jon Anik have ads?

Jon Anik shows ads; Locals.com does not.

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

Locals.com ships an update every 4 weeks, and Jon Anik every 3 months. Most recently, Locals.com was updated on November 6, 2026 and Jon Anik on November 4, 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.*