# Locals.com vs ClavaNet

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Locals.com at 42K against ClavaNet's 1. Locals.com also leads on chart position (#138 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). ClavaNet's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, 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 ClavaNet sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $14.95 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ClavaNet 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Locals.com ships an update every 4 weeks, ClavaNet every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Locals.com | ClavaNet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (42K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localscom/id1511032007/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clavanet/id6754347095/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **42K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 53.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#138** | — |
| Size | 53 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Locals Technology Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768300702) | [Easy Pro Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691011129) |

## What reviewers say

### Locals.com

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

**Currently charting:** #138 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


### ClavaNet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clavanet/id6754347095)

This platform unifies messaging, events, documents, forms, and video meetings for organizations. It helps groups stay connected, organized, and productive by centralizing communication and resources.

**Highlights:** Unified messaging and events, Document and file sharing, Customizable forms, Integrated video conferencing, Organization-level control, Real-time notifications

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Monthly Subscription | $14.95 | per month |
| ClavaNet Video Starter | $15.00 | per month |
| Starer Plus Monthly Subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| ClavaNet Video Business | $30.00 | per month |
| Professional Monthly Subscription | $34.95 | per month |
| ClavaNet Video Pro Monthly | $60.00 | per month |
| Mid-size Organization Monthly | $99.99 | per month |
| Video Conferencing - Enterprise | $120.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Locals.com free?

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

### Is ClavaNet free?

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

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

ClavaNet is rated higher. Locals.com averages 4.7 out of 5 from 42K ratings, while ClavaNet averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither Locals.com nor ClavaNet shows ads.

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

Locals.com ships an update every 4 weeks, and ClavaNet every 3 weeks. Most recently, Locals.com was updated on October 2, 2026 and ClavaNet on September 6, 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.*