Comparison

Tinylocs Directory vs ALpal

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

Head to head
About

Tinylocs Directory

Features
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Discover and connect with trusted locticians specializing in micro-locs, tinylocs, and micro interlocks. TinyLocs Directory is the premier mobile platform designed by and for women in the loc journey, making it easier than ever to find your perfect loctician. Find Your Perfect Loctician • Search by location to discover locticians near you • Browse detailed profiles with portfolios showcasing their work • View services and pricing details • Filter by specialization and location Community-Focused Platform • Connect with a community of women on their loc journey • Find specialists who understand micro-locs and tinylocs • Access educational resources and loc care tips • Join a supportive network of locticians and clients For Locticians • Create a professional profile to showcase your work • Showcase your portfolio to potential clients • Connect with clients seeking your specialized skills Specialized Focus: We're the only platform dedicated exclusively to micro-locs, tinylocs, and micro interlocks. No generic hair services - just specialized expertise. Location-Based Discovery: Find locticians in your area with GPS-powered search that shows you the closest specialists. Trusted Community: See portfolios of actual work and connect with verified locticians. Perfect For: • Women starting their loc journey and looking for the right specialist • Anyone with existing locs seeking maintenance and care • Those transitioning between different loc types • Locticians wanting to grow their micro-loc practice • Anyone seeking authentic, specialized loc care expertise Key Features: - Location-based search and discovery - Comprehensive loctician profiles with portfolios - Service listings and pricing information - Community resources and support Join the TinyLocs Community Today Whether you're a client searching for your perfect loctician or a loctician looking to grow your business, TinyLocs Directory makes it simple to connect and build lasting relationships in the micro-loc community. Download now and discover why thousands of women trust TinyLocs Directory for their loc care needs.

About

ALpal

Easily communicate your gluten-free needs in various languages with professionally translated cards. Each language pack is available for a small one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Gluten-free allergy communication
  • Multiple language packs
  • Professionally translated cards
  • Simple and convenient
  • One-time purchase per pack
Features
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ALpal was created to provide a simple, convenient way to communicate your allergy preferences in many languages. All languages are now completely free. We strive for our translation cards to be as accurate and understandable as possible, so they are always translated manually by professional human translators.

Screenshots

Tinylocs Directory4 screens
ALpal3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tinylocs Directory at none against ALpal's 10. Tinylocs Directory also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). ALpal's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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. ALpal sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Tinylocs Directory asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tinylocs Directory ships an update every 2 months, ALpal every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Tinylocs Directory versus ALpal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTinylocs DirectoryALpal
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTinylocs LLCSpaceFarm Development LLC

In-app purchases

None

Tinylocs Directory

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

ALpal

One-time10
  • Japanese Language Pack$0.99
  • Thai Language Pack$0.99
  • Chinese (Mandarin) Language Pack$0.99
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  • French Language Pack$0.99
  • Portuguese$0.99
  • Turkish Language Pack$0.99
  • German Language Pack$0.99
  • Greek Language Pack$0.99
  • Italian Language Pack$0.99
  • Spanish Language Pack$0.99

Questions

Is Tinylocs Directory free?
Tinylocs Directory is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ALpal free?
ALpal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tinylocs Directory or ALpal have ads?
Neither Tinylocs Directory nor ALpal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tinylocs Directory or ALpal?
Tinylocs Directory ships an update every 2 months, and ALpal every 4 months. Most recently, Tinylocs Directory was updated on October 30, 2026 and ALpal on October 31, 2026.

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