Locals.com vs MUSA.ART
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
MUSA.ART
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MUSA.ART is a social art platform that helps you create, organize, and experience meaningful moments in a personal, inspiring way. Traditional social networks often turn your memories into endless feeds. MUSA.ART is different – it puts creativity, storytelling, voice, and connection first. Create Immersive MUSA(s): Turn your favorite photos and videos into interactive multimedia art displays. Add emotional voice narration and audio comments to bring every moment to life. Audio adds a depth text can’t match – hearing a real voice connects you to a memory in a whole new way. Organize Your Memories: Keep your most meaningful moments in one place. Build personal or public “MUSA(s)” collections that reflect your world – from family albums and travel diaries to inspiration boards. MUSA.ART’s intuitive design makes it easy to browse and relive meaningful moments on your devices. Connect Deeply: MUSA.ART isn’t about likes or endless scrolling. It’s a community of people who value authentic expression and real connection. Audio-first interactions create deeper engagement, and meaningful storytelling replaces mindless feeds. Use age-appropriate voice comments (ages 16+) to share stories, experiences, or simple moments – and hear them back in the storyteller’s own voice. Privacy-First Social: Your attention and data aren’t for sale. MUSA.ART will never mine or sell your information, and you won’t be bombarded with intrusive ads. We believe in user-first design – you are a member of a community, not a product. Our balanced, ad-free experience respects your time and creativity. Community-Owned Future: We’re building toward a financial, membership co-operative. In this model (coming soon), users are stakeholders – sharing in the platform’s success. By growing MUSA.ART together, our community earns rewards and lasting value. Whether preserving family stories, crafting creative displays, or sharing a personal journey, MUSA.ART gives your moments a more meaningful home.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MUSA.ART at none against Locals.com's 12. Locals.com's advantage is chart position (#132 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. MUSA.ART asks for nothing beyond the download.
Locals.com ships an update every 4 weeks, MUSA.ART every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Locals.com | MUSA.ART |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (42K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 42K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #132 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Locals Technology Inc | Never Ending Memory LLC |
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
MUSA.ART
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
MUSA.ART
No in-app purchases







