Locals.com vs SBB Community
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
SBB Community
This private, members-only community offers resources and connections for individuals passionate about DIY skincare. Learn treatments, discover curated finds, and engage with fellow enthusiasts in a safe, judgment-free environment to achieve professional results at home.
- DIY skincare treatment mastery
- Educational content on ingredients and routines
- Connect with skincare enthusiasts
- Discover member-only finds
- Exclusive opportunities for members
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Get professional skincare results from the comfort of your own home! Join SBB Community and say goodbye to expensive skincare appointments. Our private, members-only community gives you everything you need to perform your own treatments at home, discover incredible finds, and connect with people who are just as obsessed with skincare as you are. No more overpaying. No more searching alone. Just real knowledge from a community that gets it. Every member is reviewed and approved by our admin team, which means you are always surrounded by genuine skincare lovers, from total beginners discovering their first routine to dedicated DIYers performing a full range of at-home treatments. With SBB Community you can: *Learn and master a wide range of DIY skincare treatments from home *Access educational content on ingredients, routines, and techniques *Connect and chat with fellow skincare enthusiasts who share your passion *Discover member-only finds curated exclusively for our community *Be the first to know about exclusive member-only finds and opportunities available only to approved members SBB Community is more than just an app. It is a safe, judgment-free space built for skincare lovers who want glowing, glass skin results without the luxury price tag. Whether you are just starting your skincare journey or you are a seasoned DIYer with a full at-home treatment routine - you belong here. Membership is free to apply. Submit your application and our team will review it. Once approved you will have full access to everything SBB Community has to offer. Get ready for the best skin of your life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SBB Community at none against Locals.com's 12. SBB Community also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Locals.com's advantage is ratings volume (42K vs 1) and chart position (#116 vs unranked). On price, update cadence and ads 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. SBB Community asks for nothing beyond the download.
SBB Community 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, SBB Community every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Locals.com | SBB Community |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (42K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 53.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 42K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #116 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Locals Technology Inc | Gmz Solutions Inc |
Customer experience
Locals.com
SBB Community
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
SBB Community
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
SBB Community
No in-app purchases









