Comparison

Locals.com vs NotoNote

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Locals.com

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)
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Directly support the creators you love. Control your content and avoid the algorithms. Built from the ground up to champion the needs of creators, Locals does not sell your data and creators have unprecedented ownership over theirs. With features like live-streaming with chat, community feeds and posts, and content libraries for video and audio, the Locals app is an all-in-one solution to interact with the content you love, while directly supporting the independence of the communities and creators you care about. Power to the people. Not the platform. On Locals. https://locals.com/terms

About

NotoNote

Features
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NotoNote is the simplest way to share quick notes with someone you care about directly to their Home Screen widget. Just pair with a QR code and start sending instant messages that appear right where they can’t be missed. No accounts. No sign-ins. No complicated setup. Just fast and lightweight communication. Key Features • Instant widget notes between paired users • Fast pairing via QR code • Clean, minimal and distraction-free interface • No login or personal data required • Notes stay private and are processed on-device • Perfect for reminders, daily messages, and quick check-ins NotoNote brings a simple, meaningful way to stay connected — without chat apps, noise, or unnecessary features. A tiny app for tiny moments that matter.

Screenshots

Locals.com4 screens
NotoNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NotoNote at none against Locals.com's 12. Locals.com's advantage is chart position (#157 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Locals.com ships an update every 4 weeks, NotoNote monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Locals.com versus NotoNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLocals.comNotoNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (42K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings42K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#157 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB28 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLocals Technology IncCan Zurnaci

Bugs and requests

Locals.com

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Disappearing notifications
  • Orientation issues on iPad
  • Inconsistent audio/video sync
  • Unreliable live stream playback

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

NotoNote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Locals.com

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly: 50 coins + 20 bonus$7.991 Month
One-time11
  • 20 Coins$1.99
  • 50 Coins$4.99
  • 50$7.99
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  • 100 Coins$9.99
  • 100$14.99
  • 150 Coins$14.99
  • 200$19.99
  • 210 Coins$20.99
  • 300 Coins$29.99
  • 360 Coins$35.99
  • 500 Coins$49.99
None

NotoNote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Locals.com free?
Locals.com is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NotoNote free?
NotoNote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Locals.com or NotoNote have ads?
Neither Locals.com nor NotoNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Locals.com or NotoNote?
Locals.com ships an update every 4 weeks, and NotoNote monthly. Most recently, Locals.com was updated on October 19, 2026 and NotoNote on October 10, 2026.

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