# local platform vs Things

The clearest difference is rating: local platform at 4.5 against Things's 3.4. local platform also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 74%) and ratings volume (123 vs 14). Things's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. local platform sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Things sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

local platform holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: local platform has 123 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of local platform's written reviews are positive against 74% of Things's.

local platform ships an update every 3 weeks, Things every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | local platform | Things |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/local-platform/id1606622872/reviews)** | [3.4 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/things/id6738499101/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **123** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 74.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mohammad Altuwayhir](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606622874) | [Khaled Alothman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610977716) |

## What reviewers say

### local platform

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/local-platform/id1606622872)

Discover local businesses, connect with neighbors for advice or services, and engage with your community. This platform facilitates local interactions and support.

**Highlights:** Connect with neighbors, Discover local businesses, Request services, Get local recommendations, Community engagement

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| points 10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 25 points | $2.99 | one-time |
| تمييز قصتي على المدينة ١ | $2.99 | one-time |
| تمييز قصتي على المدينة ٢ | $3.99 | one-time |
| تمييز قصتي على المدينة ٣ | $5.99 | one-time |
| تمييز قصتي على المملكة ١ | $5.99 | one-time |
| تمييز الموضوع على المدينة | $6.99 | one-time |
| 100 points | $6.99 | one-time |
| تمييز قصتي على المملكة ٢ | $8.99 | one-time |
| الحي بلس | $11.99 | one-time |
| تمييز الموضوع على المملكة | $12.99 | one-time |
| تمييز قصتي على المملكة ٣ | $12.99 | one-time |
| 250 points | $14.99 | one-time |
| 500 points | $24.99 | one-time |
| 1000 points | $44.99 | one-time |


### Things

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/things/id6738499101)

Capture and share meaningful moments, experiences, and discoveries. Find inspiring places, books, songs, and movies. Share what moves you and tells your unique story.

**Highlights:** Capture and share moments, Discover inspiring places, Find recommended books, songs, movies, Location-based sharing, Share personal experiences, Curate joyful discoveries

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| monthly premium | $2.99 | per month |
| yearly premium | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is local platform free?

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

### Is Things free?

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

### Which has better reviews, local platform or Things?

local platform is rated higher. local platform averages 4.5 out of 5 from 123 ratings, while Things averages 3.4 from 14 ratings.

### Do local platform or Things have ads?

local platform shows ads; Things does not.

### Which is updated more often, local platform or Things?

local platform ships an update every 3 weeks, and Things every 10 days. Most recently, local platform was updated on September 22, 2026 and Things on June 8, 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.*