Local Roots Taproom vs Locust Cider
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Local Roots Taproom
Enhance your taproom visits with exclusive offers, event listings, and notifications about new flavors. This app also provides details on membership rewards for a better community-focused drinking experience.
- Membership Rewards
- New Flavors Notifications
- Exclusive Offers
- Local Event Listings
- Community Focus
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Download the Local Roots app to enhance your taproom experience. This app includes: - Membership Rewards - New Flavors Notifications - Exclusive Offers - Local Event Listings - And much more… Local Roots began with the simple goal of creating a better-for-you alcohol that gives back to the local community as much as it does your gut. We brew the AUTHENTIC, BOLD, and BEST-TASTING hard kombucha for everyone to enjoy.
Locust Cider
Stay updated on all happenings with this app. Explore taprooms, manage memberships, and shop for cider and merchandise. Learn about upcoming events and special offers, all while supporting a charitable cause.
- Taproom information
- Membership management
- Ship cider orders
- Merchandise shopping
- Event listings
- Special offers
- Message center
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Download the Locust Cider app to keep up with everything happening. The app includes: - Taproom - Membership - Cider Finder - Ship Cider - Shop Merch - Events - Special Offers - Message Center Locust Cider is not just about the cider. A portion of proceeds for all cans as well as the Swarm Club are donated to the Hydrocephalus Association, an important and personal cause to owners Jason and Rebecca Spears whose daughter lives with the incurable brain condition.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Local Roots Taproom at 3.7 against Locust Cider's 3.0. Locust Cider's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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 Roots Taproom holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.
Local Roots Taproom ships an update every 2 months, Locust Cider every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Local Roots Taproom | Locust Cider |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Organic Craft Brewing | Locust Cider |
Customer experience
Local Roots Taproom
Locust Cider
In-app purchases
Local Roots Taproom
No in-app purchases
Locust Cider
No in-app purchases
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