# Locals.com vs CommunityHub

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CommunityHub at 100% against Locals.com's 53%. CommunityHub 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 6) and chart position (#156 vs unranked). On price, update cadence 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. CommunityHub asks for nothing beyond the download.

CommunityHub 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 6, 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 CommunityHub's.

Locals.com ships an update every 4 weeks, CommunityHub fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Locals.com | CommunityHub |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (42K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localscom/id1511032007/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/communityhub/id6766604491/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **42K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 52.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#156** | — |
| Size | 53 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Locals Technology Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768300702) | [Community Hub LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896306740) |

## What reviewers say

### Locals.com

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

**Currently charting:** #156 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


### CommunityHub

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/communityhub/id6766604491)

Create and manage private, invite-only communities for social groups or businesses. Offers tools for communication, organization, marketplaces, and financial management within a secure, curated digital space.

**Highlights:** Private, invite-only communities, Encrypted messaging and group chats, Private marketplace (MarketHub), Short-form video creation (Clips), Expense splitting and savings coordination (SPLIT), Document sharing and meeting management, Surveys and operational tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, 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 CommunityHub free?

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

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

CommunityHub is rated higher. Locals.com averages 4.7 out of 5 from 42K ratings, while CommunityHub averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

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

Neither Locals.com nor CommunityHub shows ads.

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

Locals.com ships an update every 4 weeks, and CommunityHub fortnightly. Most recently, Locals.com was updated on October 19, 2026 and CommunityHub on October 6, 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.*