# Locals.com vs Co

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Co at none against Locals.com's 12. Co also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 53%). Locals.com's advantage is ratings volume (41K vs 14) and chart position (#146 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. Co asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Locals.com against 4.6 for Co. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Locals.com has 41K ratings behind it against 14, 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 75% of Co's.

Locals.com ships an update every 4 weeks, Co every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Locals.com | Co |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localscom/id1511032007/reviews)** | [4.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/co-angler/id6743636537/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **41K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 52.7% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#146** | — |
| Size | 53 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Locals Technology Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768300702) | [Co-Angler Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1800522749) |

## What reviewers say

### Locals.com

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

**Currently charting:** #146 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


### Co

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/co-angler/id6743636537)

Connect with fellow fishing enthusiasts to plan trips and find fishing partners. Easily offer or request fishing excursions, customize your profile, and discover new fishing opportunities. Share your passion for angling and make every fishing experience more enjoyable.

**Highlights:** Connect with anglers, Plan fishing trips, Offer or request excursions, User-friendly interface, Customize profile, Discover local trips

**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 Co free?

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

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

Locals.com is rated higher. Locals.com averages 4.7 out of 5 from 41K ratings, while Co averages 4.6 from 14 ratings.

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

Neither Locals.com nor Co shows ads.

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

Locals.com ships an update every 4 weeks, and Co every 2 weeks. Most recently, Locals.com was updated on September 27, 2026 and Co on September 21, 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.*