# local platform vs Throwback

The clearest difference is ads: Throwback at none against local platform's shown. local platform's advantage is iOS requirement (13 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. local platform sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Throwback sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

local platform ships an update every 3 weeks, Throwback every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | local platform | Throwback |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/local-platform/id1606622872/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **123** | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 48 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mohammad Altuwayhir](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606622874) | [Hasan Al-Qhtany](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894470114) |

## 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 |


### Throwback

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/throwback/id6762511229)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Memories Plan - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| The Vault Plan - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Memories Plan - Yearly | $11.99 | per year |
| The Vault Plan - Yearly | $22.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is local platform free?

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

### Is Throwback free?

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

### Do local platform or Throwback have ads?

local platform shows ads; Throwback does not.

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

local platform ships an update every 3 weeks, and Throwback every 2 weeks. Most recently, local platform was updated on October 5, 2026 and Throwback on October 1, 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.*