# Locals.com vs Fidei Chat

The clearest difference is chart position: Locals.com at #115 against Fidei Chat's unranked. Locals.com also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, 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 Fidei Chat sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Locals.com | Fidei Chat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (42K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localscom/id1511032007/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **42K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 52.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#115** | — |
| Size | 53 MB | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Locals Technology Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768300702) | [Fidei Technology, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819604124) |

## What reviewers say

### Locals.com

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

**Currently charting:** #115 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


### Fidei Chat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fidei-chat/id6747052008)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fidei Chat Individual | $5.00 | per month |
| Fidei Chat Couples | $8.00 | per month |
| Fidei Chat Family | $12.00 | per month |
| Fidei Chat Individual | $36.00 | per year |
| Fidei Chat Couples | $60.00 | per year |
| Fidei Chat Family | $90.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Locals.com free?

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

### Is Fidei Chat free?

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

### Do Locals.com or Fidei Chat have ads?

Neither Locals.com nor Fidei Chat shows ads.

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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.*