Withlocals vs BuddyApp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Withlocals
Discover unique, personalized private tours and food experiences led by local experts. Avoid tourist traps and explore cities at your own pace, connecting with authentic culture and hidden gems. Book easily and securely with trusted guides.
- Private tours with local guides
- Personalized city and food experiences
- Authentic activities and hidden gems
- Verified traveler reviews
- Secure in-app payment
- 2,500+ tours in 250+ cities
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Private tours with local guides, personalized for you. Book private tours and food tours led by local guides who know their city inside out. Discover unique things to do, skip the crowds, avoid tourist traps, and explore at your own pace. With the Withlocals app, every city tour is private and tailored to your interests. Chat with your local tour guide before you go and personalize the experience together. Whether you’re into food tours, culture, history, or traveling with kids, your travel experience fits your style. Discover authentic food spots, hidden neighborhoods, and local stories you won’t find in guidebooks. From private food tours to cultural walks and family-friendly city tours, you choose how you explore. Why travelers choose Withlocals: Private tours with trusted local guides Personalized city tours and food experiences Authentic activities and hidden gems Verified reviews from fellow travelers Easy booking with secure in-app payment Choose from 2,500+ private tours and local experiences in 250+ cities worldwide. Travel deeper. Travel locally. Travel with Withlocals.
BuddyApp
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Buddy conecta viajeros con buddies verificados que responden preguntas, comparten recomendaciones y brindan acompañamiento durante el viaje.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: BuddyApp at none against Withlocals's shown. Withlocals's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases 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.
Withlocals ships an update weekly, BuddyApp every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Withlocals | BuddyApp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (673 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 673 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Withlocals B.V. | Jared Cusi |
Bugs and requests
Withlocals
Reported bugs
5 issues- Issues with login and account creation
- Inability to view full review history
- Glitches in chat and messaging features
- Inconsistent app behavior across devices
- Problems with location and map integration
Requested features
5 requests- Improved app stability and performance
- Better communication with guides before tours
- More detailed review system for guides
- Expansion to more countries and cities
- Flexible cancellation and refund policies
BuddyApp
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Withlocals
No in-app purchases
BuddyApp
No in-app purchases
