Join Local vs Westside BMC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Join Local
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Join Local App is a platform designed to streamline the onboarding process for retailers and suppliers. It aims to simplify the process of connecting retailers with suppliers, making it easier for both parties to establish partnerships and collaborate effectively. The app provides a centralized platform where retailers can discover and connect with local suppliers, and vice versa. For retailers, Join Local App offers features such as supplier discovery, where they can search for suppliers based on specific criteria such as location, product category, or specialty. This helps retailers find the right suppliers to meet their unique requirements.
Westside BMC
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Westside Building Material is home to the finest selection of quality construction materials and building supplies across California and the Great Basin of Nevada. All of our employees pride themselves on being hard working, safe, and professional. Whether you need drywall, insulation, acoustical tile or construction accessories, we've got your jobsite needs covered. The Westside Building Material app features include full access to your online account and account pricing, as well as real time inventory and full order tracking.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Join Local at every 2 days against Westside BMC's every 9 months. Join Local also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Join Local ships an update every 2 days, Westside BMC every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Join Local | Westside BMC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ACINTYO LOCAL ORIENTED CUSTOMER APPLICATIONS PRIVATE LIMITED | Kodaris, Inc |
In-app purchases
Join Local
No in-app purchases
Westside BMC
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Join Local free?
Is Westside BMC free?
Do Join Local or Westside BMC have ads?
Which is updated more often, Join Local or Westside BMC?
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