Local Eclectic vs Ask & Embla
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Local Eclectic
Discover unique jewelry from independent designers worldwide. This app offers exclusive access to new collections, restock notifications, and easy account management. Explore curated content and find your next favorite piece.
- Exclusive new product launch access
- Restock notifications
- Account info and order tracking
- Wishlist functionality
- Jewelry content and quizzes
- LE Blog access
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Jewelry as unique as you are, created by independent designers from across the globe. Local Eclectic's mission is to inspire creativity and empower women. We pride ourselves on being female founded and female run, and the jewelry designs we carry are the heart and soul of creators spanning the globe. Download the Local Eclectic app for a curated and convenient shopping experience including: * Exclusive first access to new product launches * Notifications about our most requested restocks * Easily access your account info, order history, order tracking, and wishlist * Fun quizzes, informational jewelry content, and more inspo via the LE Blog Get ready to discover your new favorite jewels, and follow us on Instagram @localeclectic for even more jewelry inspo!
Ask & Embla
Discover unique alternative jewelry and objects, from gothic to minimalist styles. Access rings, necklaces, earrings, and body piercing jewelry on the go. Enjoy app-exclusive discounts and early access to new arrivals.
- Explore alternative jewelry and objects
- Gothic, grunge, and minimalist styles
- Rings, necklaces, earrings, body piercing
- App-exclusive discounts and promos
- Wishlist and saved account details
- Notifications for sales and new arrivals
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SHOPPING FOR ALTERNATIVE SOULS Explore our alternative jewelry and objects from the palm of your hand. From gothic and grunge styles to minimalist designs, access unique accessories like rings, necklaces, earrings, body piercing jewelry and stretched ear jewelry on the go. APP-ONLY EXCLUSIVES Download and get 15% OFF your first in-app order. Enjoy app-exclusive promos and discounts. BE FIRST TO KNOW Get the latest updates on our sales, new arrivals, early bird promos and app-exclusive releases delivered straight to you. SMOOTHER SHOPPING Experience an optimised shopping platform equipped with intuitive browsing - save your account details, information and wishlists for quicker, hassle-free and secure transactions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Ask & Embla at none against Local Eclectic's shown. Local Eclectic's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Local Eclectic against 4.9 for Ask & Embla. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 407 and 756 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Local Eclectic's written reviews are positive against 82% of Ask & Embla's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Local Eclectic | Ask & Embla |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (407 ratings) | 4.9 (756 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 84.3% of reviews — better | 82.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 407 | 756 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Local Eclectic INC | Ask & Embla |
Customer experience
Local Eclectic
Ask & Embla
User reviews
Local Eclectic
From 407 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🌟 High-quality jewelry
- 💎 Unique and trendy designs
- 🎁 Great gifting options
- ⚡ Fast shipping
- 🌍 Inclusive of international customers
Room to improve
- 🕰️ Slow order processing and fulfillment
- 🤔 Lack of filtering and sorting options in the app
- 🔍 Inability to zoom in on product images
- 💔 Frustrating customer service experience
- 💰 High shipping costs
Ask & Embla
From 756 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎨 High-quality, beautifully designed jewelry pieces
- ⭐ Exceptional customer service and responsiveness
- 🚀 Fast shipping and delivery
- 💎 Durable products that last years with proper care
- 📱 Improved app experience
Room to improve
- 🐛 Coating failures on bracelets and necklaces within a year
- ⚠️ Brass products cause skin discoloration with prolonged wear
- 🔧 Some septum clickers fail to stay closed and fall out
- ⏱️ Delayed refund processing (11 days vs. promised 1-3 days)
- 💳 Discount code redemption issues on app
Bugs and requests
Local Eclectic
Reported bugs
4 issues- Favorites feature not working
- Search function not functioning properly
- App crashes and freezes
- Compatibility issues with older devices
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to filter and sort products in the app
- Zoom functionality for product images
- Improved app performance and stability
- Notification for when out-of-stock items are back
- Virtual try-on feature for jewelry
Ask & Embla
Reported bugs
2 issues- 15% first-order discount not redeemable through app
- Septum clicker closure mechanism fails to stay secured
Requested features
2 requests- Improved discount code application process in app
- Better quality control for closure mechanisms on clickers
In-app purchases
Local Eclectic
No in-app purchases
Ask & Embla
No in-app purchases
