# Locals.com vs RealVoteNow

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RealVoteNow at none against Locals.com's 12. RealVoteNow also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Locals.com's advantage is ratings volume (42K vs 2) and chart position (#141 vs unranked). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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

RealVoteNow 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Locals.com ships an update every 4 weeks, RealVoteNow every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Locals.com | RealVoteNow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (42K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localscom/id1511032007/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realvotenow/id6760786421/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **42K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 53.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#141** | — |
| Size | 53 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Locals Technology Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768300702) | [Dominik Prokop](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886214208) |

## What reviewers say

### Locals.com

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

**Currently charting:** #141 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


### RealVoteNow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realvotenow/id6760786421)

This platform empowers constituents to directly influence their elected officials' decisions before votes occur. It facilitates polling and listening to community interests, ensuring representation aligns with true public sentiment.

**Highlights:** Direct constituent-official connection, Pre-vote polling, Community interest representation, Real-time feedback mechanism, Future of representation

**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 RealVoteNow free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Locals.com or RealVoteNow?

RealVoteNow is rated higher. Locals.com averages 4.7 out of 5 from 42K ratings, while RealVoteNow averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Locals.com or RealVoteNow have ads?

Neither Locals.com nor RealVoteNow shows ads.

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

Locals.com ships an update every 4 weeks, and RealVoteNow every 4 days. Most recently, Locals.com was updated on October 16, 2026 and RealVoteNow on September 24, 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.*