RAVL vs True Local
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RAVL
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Introducing RAVL, a game-changing social network designed specifically for business travellers. RAVL aims to make your trips more enjoyable and rewarding by connecting you with like-minded professionals while you’re away from home. Whether you’re attending a conference or on a work assignment, RAVL makes it easy to meet new people, share experiences, and build lasting relationships – transforming the way you approach business travel.
True Local
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Discover the best of a destination — now live on Lake Como. Find authentic places and explore like a local. Restaurants, bars, cafés, iconic spots and local experiences — all in one app. Every place is carefully selected through an editorial process powered by the local community, and collected in a single, fast and intuitive map, organized by categories. Discover places that truly matter — or suggest your own favorites. Filter by style, budget and interests to find exactly what you’re looking for. Explore the blog to plan day trips, discover experiences and uncover the real essence of the city. If your business is featured, unlock your dedicated page and showcase what makes you unique. True Local is a window into the city — seen through the eyes of those who truly live it.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: True Local at none against RAVL's 4. True Local also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. RAVL sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 per month. True Local asks for nothing beyond the download.
RAVL ships an update weekly, True Local every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RAVL | True Local |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RAVL Limited | Valeo Studio srl |
In-app purchases
RAVL
- Premium (Monthly)$15.001 Month
- Premium+ Membership (Monthly)$30.001 Month
- Premium Membership (Annual)$150.001 Year
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- Premium+ Membership (annual)$300.001 Year
True Local
No in-app purchases









