# Locals.com vs Nudge Now

The clearest difference is update cadence: Nudge Now at every 3 days against Locals.com's every 4 weeks. Nudge Now also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Locals.com's advantage is ratings volume (42K vs 1) and chart position (#145 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Locals.com sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Nudge Now sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Nudge Now 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Locals.com ships an update every 4 weeks, Nudge Now every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Locals.com | Nudge Now |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (42K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localscom/id1511032007/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nudge-now/id6761954274/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **42K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 52.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#145** | — |
| Size | 53 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Locals Technology Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768300702) | [Maria Galindo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892184871) |

## What reviewers say

### Locals.com

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

**Currently charting:** #145 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


### Nudge Now

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nudge-now/id6761954274)

Connect with people in real-time at events without the pressure of direct interaction. Send and receive 'nudges' to initiate connections. Offers both Live and Standard modes for social engagement.

**Highlights:** Real-time social connections, Send and receive nudges, Live Mode for events, Standard Mode for general use, Low-pressure interaction

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Nudges Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 25 Nudges Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| VIP Unlimited | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Locals.com free?

Locals.com is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Nudge Now free?

Nudge Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Locals.com or Nudge Now?

Nudge Now is rated higher. Locals.com averages 4.7 out of 5 from 42K ratings, while Nudge Now averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Locals.com or Nudge Now have ads?

Neither Locals.com nor Nudge Now shows ads.

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

Locals.com ships an update every 4 weeks, and Nudge Now every 3 days. Most recently, Locals.com was updated on October 20, 2026 and Nudge Now on October 7, 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.*