Comparison

Join My Ship vs Localista

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

About

Join My Ship

Features

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Join My Ship is an online job portal in the marine sector of the shipping industry. This online platform offers a focused, user-friendly connection point for candidates and employers. This app brings seafarers and ship owners together in one place and allows them to get connected conveniently. -Explore vacancies and get in touch with employers

About

Localista

Features

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Explore your city like never before with Localista – your pocket guide to all things local. From hidden gems to trending events, Localista connects you with what’s happening nearby. Whether you're looking for local food spots, weekend activities, live music, or artisan markets, we've got you covered.

Screenshots

Join My Ship4 screens

Localista3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Localista at none against Join My Ship's 3. Localista also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Join My Ship's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 8 months). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Join My Ship sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Localista asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Join My Ship ships an update every 5 weeks, Localista every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level

Join My Ship versus Localista: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Join My Ship	Localista
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 5 weeks — better	Every 8 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	Yes	No — better
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	15.0	13.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	39 MB	23 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Ashutosh Mehta	carvewing

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Join My Ship

One-time3

Silver Plan$9.99
Platinum Plan$19.99
Gold Plan$29.99

None

Localista

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Join My Ship free?

Join My Ship is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Is Localista free?

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

Do Join My Ship or Localista have ads?

Neither Join My Ship nor Localista shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Join My Ship or Localista?

Join My Ship ships an update every 5 weeks, and Localista every 8 months. Most recently, Join My Ship was updated on October 25, 2026 and Localista on October 30, 2026.