Locals.com vs NotoNote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
NotoNote
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
Locals.com ships an update every 4 weeks, NotoNote monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Locals.com | NotoNote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (42K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 52.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 42K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #157 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Locals Technology Inc | Can 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
Locals.com
- Monthly: 50 coins + 20 bonus$7.991 Month
- 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
NotoNote
No in-app purchases









