# Localhost vs PolyBuzz

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Localhost at 100% against PolyBuzz's 44%. Localhost also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 55). PolyBuzz's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (475K vs 9). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PolyBuzz sells 42 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Localhost asks for nothing beyond the download.

Localhost holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PolyBuzz has 475K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Localhost's written reviews are positive against 44% of PolyBuzz's.

Localhost ships an update weekly, PolyBuzz every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Localhost | PolyBuzz |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localhost/id1582612790/reviews)** | [4.4 (475K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polybuzz-chat-with-characters/id6449190344/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **475K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 44.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#27** |
| Size | 31 MB | 247 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [N3rd Street Gamers, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502043269) | [CLOUD WHALE INTERACTIVE TECHNOLOGY LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1669009329) |

## What reviewers say

### Localhost

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localhost/id1582612790)

Discover and connect with gaming and esports centers. Purchase gameplay hours, join competitions, and find venues for casual play. The app allows account creation and finding nearby locations.

**Highlights:** Connect with gaming centers, Discover esports competitions, Purchase gameplay hours, Find nearby venues, Create a Localhost account

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


### PolyBuzz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polybuzz-chat-with-characters/id6449190344)

**Currently charting:** #27 Top Grossing · Entertainment, #42 Top Free · Entertainment, #200 Top Grossing (US App Store)

Engage in realistic conversations with AI chatbots that mimic real characters, complete with authentic voices and personalities. Create your own characters or interact with those made by others in a vibrant community. Explore endless story possibilities and enjoy free, immersive dialogues.

**Highlights:** AI chatbots with authentic voices, Character creation tools, Interact with community-created characters, Endless conversation possibilities, Free to chat

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (42)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Poly Standard Weekly Plan | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| ExplorerPlus Monthly Plan | $6.90 | per month |
| CreatorPlus Monthly Plan | $9.90 | per month |
| Poly Standard Monthly Plan | $9.90 | per month |
| Poly Standard Monthly Plan | $9.90 | per month |
| Poly Standard Monthly | $9.90 | per month |
| Poly Standard Monthly Plan | $9.90 | per month |
| PolyPlus Monthly Plan | $12.90 | per month |
| CreatorPlus Monthly Plan | $15.90 | per month |
| Poly Premium Monthly Plan | $15.90 | per month |
| ExplorerPlus Monthly Plan | $19.90 | per month |
| Poly Premium Monthly Plan | $19.90 | per month |
| Poly Premium Monthly Plan | $19.90 | per month |
| Poly Premium Monthly | $19.90 | per month |
| PolyPlus Monthly Plan | $22.90 | per month |
| CreatorPlus Monthly Plan | $24.90 | per month |
| PolyPlus Monthly Plan | $29.90 | per month |
| Poly Ultimate Monthly Plan | $29.90 | per month |
| ExplorerPlus Yearly Plan | $69.00 | per year |
| CreatorPlus Yearly Plan | $99.00 | per year |
| Poly Standard Yearly Plan | $99.00 | per year |
| PolyPlus Yearly Plan | $129.00 | per year |
| CreatorPlus Yearly Plan | $159.00 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $169.00 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $199.00 | per year |
| PolyPlus Yearly Plan | $249.00 | per year |
| 400 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $2.49 | one-time |
| 1500 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Coins | $4.49 | one-time |
| 3000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Opals | $5.90 | one-time |
| 8000 Coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| 8000 Coins | $8.49 | one-time |
| 8000 Coins | $8.99 | one-time |
| 8000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 20000 Coins | $11.95 | one-time |
| 20000 Coins | $16.90 | one-time |
| 4000 Opals | $19.90 | one-time |
| 20000 Coins | $19.90 | one-time |
| 50000 Coins | $24.95 | one-time |
| 50000 Coins | $34.90 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💬 No filter, unlimited chat
- 🤖 Wide variety of characters to chat with
- 🕰️ Unlimited chat time
- 🎨 Ability to create custom characters
- 🚀 Responsive AI

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 AI has poor memory, forgets details
- 💰 Subscription required for full features
- 📢 Too many ads
- 🤖 AI can be repetitive or inconsistent
- 🔍 Difficulty searching for specific characters

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent login issues
- App crashes or fails to load
- Inconsistent character responses
- Inability to delete chat history

**Requested features**

- Improved character search and filtering
- Better AI memory and consistency
- Option to disable NSFW content
- Ability to save and revisit chat histories
- Group chat functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Localhost free?

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

### Is PolyBuzz free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Localhost or PolyBuzz?

Localhost is rated higher. Localhost averages 5.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while PolyBuzz averages 4.4 from 475K ratings.

### Do Localhost or PolyBuzz have ads?

Localhost shows ads; PolyBuzz does not.

### Which is updated more often, Localhost or PolyBuzz?

Localhost ships an update weekly, and PolyBuzz every 8 days. Most recently, Localhost was updated on September 21, 2026 and PolyBuzz 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.*