# LocalTV+ vs Squabbler

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LocalTV+ at none against Squabbler's 1. LocalTV+ also leads on ratings volume (173 vs 5). Squabbler's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Squabbler sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per month. LocalTV+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Squabbler holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LocalTV+ has 173 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of LocalTV+'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Squabbler's.

LocalTV+ ships an update every 4 months, Squabbler every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LocalTV+ | Squabbler |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (173 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localtv-plus/id6471592697/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squabbler/id6780685865/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **173** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 5 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Mass Localtv, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715665464) | [LIAM ROBERT RICHARDS](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784041403) |

## What reviewers say

### LocalTV+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localtv-plus/id6471592697)

Stream local Boston TV channels for free, including news, sports, and network shows. Enjoy features like AirPlay and background playback to enhance your viewing experience. Stay connected to your community's programming without any subscription fees.

**Highlights:** Access to local Boston TV stations, Live sports broadcasts, AirPlay support, Background video streaming, Background audio playback, Local news and weather updates

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Squabbler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squabbler/id6780685865)

This app acts as a referee for group chat arguments, providing a verdict with screenshots. It offers different referee personalities and accepts various input formats for disputes.

**Highlights:** AI-powered argument referee, Screenshot-ready verdicts, Customizable referee personalities, Multiple input formats (audio, text, screenshots), Zinger ranking, Compromise suggestions

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Squabbler Pro | $7.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LocalTV+ free?

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

### Is Squabbler free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LocalTV+ or Squabbler?

Squabbler is rated higher. LocalTV+ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 173 ratings, while Squabbler averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do LocalTV+ or Squabbler have ads?

Neither LocalTV+ nor Squabbler shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LocalTV+ or Squabbler?

LocalTV+ ships an update every 4 months, and Squabbler every 3 days. Most recently, LocalTV+ was updated on October 14, 2026 and Squabbler on October 1, 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.*