Comparison

LocalBuddy vs Ask To Receive

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

Head to head

LocalBuddy

Local help for everyday tasks

Help from your community

Free

🌟 Lifestyle

No ratingsView app →

About

LocalBuddy

Features

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LocalBuddy connects people who need help with local part-time service providers. You can easily find trusted helpers for daily tasks such as babysitting, house cleaning, pet sitting, or car washing. No bidding, no waiting — just book directly and get things done faster. Main Features: • Find and book local helpers nearby • Chat to confirm details easily • Track your service history • Safe payment through Stripe LocalBuddy makes your life easier while supporting your local community.

About

Ask To Receive

Features

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Ask To Receive connects people who need help with nearby people who can offer it. Not money. Not food. Just the everyday things that matter—borrowing an item, getting help with a task, or asking for a little time. Requests are local, transparent, and simple. Create or join groups for your neighborhood, school, church, or community. No personal data sold. You stay in control. When you need help, ask. When you can help, show up.

Screenshots

LocalBuddy4 screens

Ask To Receive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LocalBuddy at every 2 weeks against Ask To Receive's every 5 months. LocalBuddy also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LocalBuddy ships an update every 2 weeks, Ask To Receive every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

LocalBuddy versus Ask To Receive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	LocalBuddy	Ask To Receive
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 2 weeks — better	Every 5 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	12.0 — better	15.0
Further details — not scored
Size	57 MB	69 MB
Age rating	4+	17+
Developer	VIGOR1980 LLC	STEVE PESCHKA

In-app purchases

None

LocalBuddy

No in-app purchases

None

Ask To Receive

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LocalBuddy free?

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

Is Ask To Receive free?

Ask To Receive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do LocalBuddy or Ask To Receive have ads?

Neither LocalBuddy nor Ask To Receive shows ads.

Which is updated more often, LocalBuddy or Ask To Receive?

LocalBuddy ships an update every 2 weeks, and Ask To Receive every 5 months. Most recently, LocalBuddy was updated on October 28, 2026 and Ask To Receive on October 28, 2026.