# Locals.com vs Ganja Mingle

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ganja Mingle at none against Locals.com's 12. Ganja Mingle also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 weeks). Locals.com's advantage is ratings volume (42K vs 1) and chart position (#157 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Locals.com sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Ganja Mingle asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ganja Mingle 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, Ganja Mingle every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Locals.com | Ganja Mingle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/ganja-mingle/id6755423270/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **42K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 53.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#157** | — |
| Size | 53 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Locals Technology Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768300702) | [Ervin Dhima](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439476072) |

## What reviewers say

### Locals.com

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

**Currently charting:** #157 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


### Ganja Mingle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ganja-mingle/id6755423270)

Connect with like-minded individuals in a modern social community designed for cannabis enthusiasts. Discover local events, join interest-based groups, and build meaningful connections in a welcoming environment.

**Highlights:** Community groups and feeds, Local event discovery, Real-time chat and messaging, Profile insights, Customizable profiles, Smart notifications

**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 Ganja Mingle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Locals.com or Ganja Mingle?

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

### Do Locals.com or Ganja Mingle have ads?

Neither Locals.com nor Ganja Mingle shows ads.

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

Locals.com ships an update every 4 weeks, and Ganja Mingle every 10 days. Most recently, Locals.com was updated on October 28, 2026 and Ganja Mingle on October 12, 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.*