# TimeLocket vs The Local Vibes

The clearest difference is ads: TimeLocket at none against The Local Vibes's shown. The Local Vibes's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TimeLocket sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and The Local Vibes sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TimeLocket ships an update every 2 months, The Local Vibes every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TimeLocket | The Local Vibes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timelocket/id6505092637/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 36 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Time Locket](https://appshunter.io/developer/1755103669) | [LocalVibes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837083612) |

## What reviewers say

### TimeLocket

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timelocket/id6505092637)

Capture and share precious memories with loved ones through photos and videos, enhanced with personal stories and spoken narratives. This app makes remembering special moments even more meaningful by allowing you to hear the voices behind the memories.

**Highlights:** Share photo and video memories, Attach spoken stories to memories, Hear loved ones tell memory stories, Create special shared memories, Privacy-focused sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| One TimeLocket | $1.99 | per month |
| Two TimeLocket | $2.99 | per month |
| Three TimeLocket | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Four TimeLocket | $4.99 | per month |
| Five TimeLocket | $5.99 | per month |
| Individual Locket | $1.99 | one-time |


### The Local Vibes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-local-vibes/id6751828226)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TimeLocket free?

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

### Is The Local Vibes free?

The Local Vibes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do TimeLocket or The Local Vibes have ads?

The Local Vibes shows ads; TimeLocket does not.

### Which is updated more often, TimeLocket or The Local Vibes?

TimeLocket ships an update every 2 months, and The Local Vibes every 9 days. Most recently, TimeLocket was updated on October 24, 2026 and The Local Vibes on October 24, 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.*