#gifted vs Local Collab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
#gifted
This app rewards social media creators and influencers with gifts and experiences from popular brands. Users need a minimum follower count on platforms like Instagram or TikTok to be approved.
- Receive gifts from top brands
- Get rewarded for social clout
- Access exclusive experiences
- Connect with brands
- Eligibility based on follower count
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Get rewarded for your social clout with gifts & experiences from top brands that you love. Creators need 3000 followers on Instagram or 10,000 on TikTok to be approved.
Local Collab
Connect with local businesses for collaborative marketing opportunities, product promotions, and event partnerships. Discover nearby projects, communicate instantly, and handle payments securely.
- Discover local collaboration opportunities
- Connect with brands and creators
- Product promotion partnerships
- Event collaboration
- Instant chat communication
- Secure payout management
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Local Collab helps creators and brands connect for collaborations, product promotions, and events. Browse opportunities nearby, chat instantly, and manage payouts seamlessly with Stripe Connect.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Local Collab at 100% against #gifted's 59%. Local Collab also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). #gifted's advantage is ratings volume (129 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Local Collab holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: #gifted has 129 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of #gifted's written reviews are positive against 100% of Local Collab's.
#gifted ships an update weekly, Local Collab every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | #gifted | Local Collab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (129 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 58.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 129 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 96 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Hashtag Gifted Pty Ltd | Local Collab LLC |
Customer experience
#gifted
Local Collab
Bugs and requests
#gifted
Reported bugs
6 issues- Instagram connection fails with 'insufficient developer code' error
- App crashes when attempting to connect social media accounts
- Profile page becomes blank/white during login
- Instagram disconnection issues preventing account reconnection
- Inconsistent profile approval status after updates
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- Technical glitches affecting brand-creator communication
Requested features
8 requests- Clear, transparent engagement rate requirements communicated upfront
- Proper notification system before account removal with specific reasons
- Creator content protection agreements and licensing transparency
- Support for micro-creators with lower follower thresholds
- Improved customer service with responsive support team
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- Better explanation of Creator Level rating methodology
- Contract templates protecting creator intellectual property
- Appeal process for declined or removed accounts
Local Collab
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
#gifted
No in-app purchases
Local Collab
No in-app purchases
