# local platform vs Raids Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Raids Timer at 5.0 against local platform's 4.5. Raids Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). local platform's advantage is ratings volume (123 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. local platform sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Raids Timer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Raids Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: local platform has 123 ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of Raids Timer's.

local platform ships an update every 3 weeks, Raids Timer daily. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | local platform | Raids Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/local-platform/id1606622872/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raids-timer/id6801344168/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **123** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 285 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mohammad Altuwayhir](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606622874) | [Derrick Conti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833350729) |

## 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 |


### Raids Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raids-timer/id6801344168)

This app synchronizes rally and land times for various war games, allowing players to coordinate attacks for simultaneous landings. It offers features like shared timers, order management, and in-game alerts, with optional chat functionalities.

**Highlights:** Shared rally and land times (UTC), Per-person distance calculation for synchronized landings, Automatic SEND time adjustment, Order and lineup management, Envelope system for rally invitations, In-game alerts (iOS notifications), Offline core clock functionality

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Raids local | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is local platform free?

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

### Is Raids Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, local platform or Raids Timer?

Raids Timer is rated higher. local platform averages 4.5 out of 5 from 123 ratings, while Raids Timer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do local platform or Raids Timer have ads?

local platform shows ads; Raids Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, local platform or Raids Timer?

local platform ships an update every 3 weeks, and Raids Timer daily. Most recently, local platform was updated on October 14, 2026 and Raids Timer on October 16, 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.*