# Locals.com vs Lyvd.

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lyvd. at 100% against Locals.com's 53%. Lyvd. also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Locals.com's advantage is ratings volume (42K vs 1) and chart position (#138 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. Lyvd. asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lyvd. 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. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Locals.com's written reviews are positive against 100% of Lyvd.'s.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Locals.com | Lyvd. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/lyvd/id6762373966/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **42K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 53.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#138** | — |
| Size | 53 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Locals Technology Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768300702) | [William Leslie Mathis Freeland](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893974239) |

## What reviewers say

### Locals.com

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

**Currently charting:** #138 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


### Lyvd.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lyvd/id6762373966)

A social network focused on curating and sharing personal tastes across various categories like food, travel, and fashion. Users can share their favorite items and follow others whose taste they trust, without algorithmic content manipulation.

**Highlights:** Curate and share personal tastes, Follow trusted tastemakers, Discover new picks, Share content of any length, No algorithmic content feed

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Locals.com free?

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

### Is Lyvd. free?

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

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

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

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

Neither Locals.com nor Lyvd. shows ads.

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

Locals.com ships an update every 4 weeks, and Lyvd. every 2 months. Most recently, Locals.com was updated on October 2, 2026 and Lyvd. on September 30, 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.*