# AroundMe vs LSC

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LSC at none against AroundMe's 4. LSC also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). AroundMe's advantage is ratings volume (24K vs 3.7K) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AroundMe sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 6 months. LSC asks for nothing beyond the download.

LSC holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AroundMe has 24K ratings behind it against 3.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of AroundMe's written reviews are positive against 64% of LSC's.

AroundMe ships an update every 6 weeks, LSC every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AroundMe | LSC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aroundme/id290051590/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lsc/id776185510/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 3.7K |
| Positive reviews | 60.2% of reviews | **63.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 35 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Flying Code Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/951615399) | [Landry's Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/524222750) |

## What reviewers say

### AroundMe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aroundme/id290051590)

Discover essential services and points of interest in your vicinity. This app quickly identifies your location and lists nearby banks, restaurants, gas stations, and more, providing distances and contact details.

**Highlights:** Identify nearby businesses, Listings with distances, Map view and routing, Add to contacts, Email business info, Wikipedia information

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 6 Months Premium | $0.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Premium | $1.49 | per year |
| Upgrade to Ad-Free AroundMe | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Useful for travel
- 🗺️ Helps find nearby amenities
- ⭐ Great app overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🗓️ Outdated business listings
- 🔍 Incomplete search results
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🔒 Forced location permissions

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Incorrect or missing business data
- Unreliable directions and distance information

**Requested features**

- Add post office/post box search
- Improve search accuracy and coverage
- Allow disabling of weather feature
- Provide more customization options


### LSC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lsc/id776185510)

Manage your Landry’s Select Club account, discover nearby dining and entertainment venues, and make reservations. Access menus, purchase gift cards, and track your loyalty rewards.

**Highlights:** Manage Landry's Select Club account, Find nearby Landry's locations, Make restaurant reservations, View menus and get directions, Purchase gift cards, Redeem loyalty points

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great rewards program
- 🚀 Easy to use app
- 💎 Excellent service and food
- 🎉 Enjoyable dining experiences
- 🤑 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App login/password issues
- ⚠️ Inconsistent experiences across locations
- 🕰️ Long wait times even with membership
- 💸 Membership fee concerns
- 🤔 Unclear program details

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Points not properly tracked or applied
- Membership activation and account issues

**Requested features**

- Allow reservations through the app
- Add map view for restaurant locations
- Improve password management and biometrics
- Provide more advance notice for expiring rewards


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AroundMe free?

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

### Is LSC free?

LSC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AroundMe or LSC?

LSC is rated higher. AroundMe averages 4.6 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while LSC averages 4.8 from 3.7K ratings.

### Do AroundMe or LSC have ads?

AroundMe shows ads; LSC does not.

### Which is updated more often, AroundMe or LSC?

AroundMe ships an update every 6 weeks, and LSC every 2 months. Most recently, AroundMe was updated on October 16, 2026 and LSC on October 14, 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.*