Localhost vs Round1 USA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Localhost
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.
- Connect with gaming centers
- Discover esports competitions
- Purchase gameplay hours
- Find nearby venues
- Create a Localhost account
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Connect with Localhost gaming and esports centers and discover your new favorite way to play. Localhost serves as the premier network of esports competitions, training sessions, and a variety of casual play video games. Purchase hourly gameplay and keep the games going. Play with your friends or compete in friendly competitions on the best gaming gear and next generation of consoles. Via the Localhost mobile app, you can - Create a Localhost account - Find a Localhost venue near you - Add hours for PC gameplay to your Localhost account
Round1 USA
Discover a world of entertainment with exclusive coupons, discounts, and a new rewards program. Reserve parties and packages in advance to streamline your visit and enjoy a fun-filled experience for everyone.
- Rewards program
- Exclusive in-app coupons
- Promotions and news updates
- Party and package reservations
- Game card credit reload
- Earn points on qualifying transactions
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Round1 is all about bringing our fans fun under one roof! Now we want to make it even easier for you to enjoy everything that is Round1. Download our most recently updated Round1 mobile app to start making your experience as easy as 1... 2... 3! SAVE with our new rewards program and exclusive in-app coupons and discounts! STAY IN THE LOOP with everything Round1 by checking out our new promotions and news! Reserve your party or Spo-Cha package beforehand to save time and go straight to fun! There is something for everyone at Round1, bringing families and friends their one-stop shop for FUN under one roof! New Round1 Rewards Program: Earn 1 point per dollar with qualifying transactions In-app credit reload on your game card Bowling and rental activity (billiards, ping pong, darts - depending on store availability) transactions at the Guest Counter More exciting ways to earn coming after launch! Redeem points for various rewards
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Localhost at 100% against Round1 USA's 3%. Localhost also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.6) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Round1 USA's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Localhost holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Round1 USA has 74 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 3% of Round1 USA's.
Localhost ships an update weekly, Round1 USA monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Localhost | Round1 USA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (9 ratings) — better | 1.6 (74 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 3.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 74 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | N3rd Street Gamers, LLC | Round One Entertainment, inc |
Customer experience
Localhost
Round1 USA
Bugs and requests
Localhost
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Round1 USA
Reported bugs
4 issues- Cannot log in to existing accounts
- Password reset functionality not working
- Inconsistent behavior when trying to create new accounts
- App unable to detect user's location and nearby Round 1 centers
Requested features
4 requests- Add ability to transfer credits and tickets between cards
- Implement Apple Pay or other secure payment options
- Improve rewards program and offer more benefits to members
- Restore ability to download Rism photos
In-app purchases
Localhost
No in-app purchases
Round1 USA
No in-app purchases
