Comparison

Locals.com vs Rigzilla

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

Rigzilla

This app is a social platform and parts catalog for off-road and overlanding enthusiasts. Discover real builds, browse thousands of parts, and plan your own vehicle modifications. Share your rig's journey and connect with a community of builders.

Highlights
  • Browse aftermarket parts catalog
  • Plan and track vehicle builds
  • Share rig photos and build stories
  • Discover real-world vehicle builds
  • Save products and rigs to boards
  • Ensure vehicle-specific part compatibility
Features
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Build smarter. Get inspired. Show your rig. Rigzilla is the social platform and parts catalog for off-road and overlanding enthusiasts. Discover real builds, browse thousands of parts, and plan your own rig — all in one place. Key Features Browse Thousands of Parts: Explore a comprehensive aftermarket catalog covering suspension, bumpers, armor, lighting, recovery gear, racks, camping equipment, performance upgrades, and more. Filter by manufacturer, category, and vehicle compatibility to find parts that actually fit your rig. Plan Your Build: Create detailed build profiles for your vehicle. Organize upgrades into stages, track installed and planned parts, and maintain a clean, structured overview of your entire build from start to finish. Share Your Rig: Document your journey with photos, parts lists, and build stories. Keep builds public or private, post updates, and showcase your setup to the community. Discover Real Builds: Browse other rigs by vehicle make, model, and build style. Follow builders, save inspiration, and see exactly what parts others are running. Boards Save products and rigs to curated boards. Organize inspiration, future upgrades, and dream builds in one place. Vehicle-Specific Accuracy: Select your exact make, model, and generation to ensure compatibility and keep your build organized correctly. Why Rigzilla Rigzilla combines visual inspiration with practical build management. It’s not just photos — it’s structured parts tracking, real-world compatibility, and a community built around serious vehicle builds. Whether you're planning your first lift kit or documenting a fully built overland rig, Rigzilla gives you the tools to do it right. Download Rigzilla and start building your rig today.

Screenshots

Locals.com4 screens
Rigzilla4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rigzilla at 100% against Locals.com's 53%. Rigzilla also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Locals.com's advantage is ratings volume (41K vs 2) and chart position (#126 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Rigzilla asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rigzilla holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Locals.com has 41K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Locals.com's written reviews are positive against 100% of Rigzilla's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Locals.com ships an update every 4 weeks, Rigzilla every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Locals.com versus Rigzilla: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLocals.comRigzilla
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (41K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings41K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#126 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB15 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLocals Technology IncChristian Pavilonis

Customer experience

Locals.com

All ratings41,202 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral3.2%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews349 reviews
Positive52.7%
Neutral14.9%
Negative32.4%

Rigzilla

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Rigzilla

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
Show 8 more
  • 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

Rigzilla

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Locals.com free?
Locals.com is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rigzilla free?
Rigzilla is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Locals.com or Rigzilla?
Rigzilla is rated higher. Locals.com averages 4.7 out of 5 from 41K ratings, while Rigzilla averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Locals.com or Rigzilla have ads?
Neither Locals.com nor Rigzilla shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Locals.com or Rigzilla?
Locals.com ships an update every 4 weeks, and Rigzilla every 2 months. Most recently, Locals.com was updated on September 30, 2026 and Rigzilla on August 13, 2026.

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