Comparison

Local Expats Bali vs LestariMerchant v2

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

Head to head
About

Local Expats Bali

This app provides expats in Bali with a digital membership card for exclusive discounts at over 100 partner venues, including restaurants, spas, and fitness studios. Discover community events, connect with other expats, and save money on island life.

Highlights
  • Digital membership card with Apple Pay
  • Discounts at 100+ partner venues
  • Interactive partner map
  • Community event discovery and RSVP
  • Referral rewards program
  • Push notifications for deals
Features
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Living in Bali just got better. Local Expats Bali is your membership app for expats, digital nomads, and long-term residents across the island. Unlock exclusive discounts, discover weekly events, and connect with a thriving international community — all in one place. YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD Access your digital membership card instantly — accepted at 430+ partner venues across Bali. Also available in Apple Wallet for quick access at the door. EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS Save at the best restaurants, cafes, beach clubs, spas, surf schools, gyms, and more. Real savings, every day. PARTNER MAP Explore all partner locations on an interactive map. Filter by category, find what's near you, and discover new spots across the island. COMMUNITY EVENTS Weekly events, trips, and gatherings — from beach volleyball and padel to diving trips and VIP venue nights. Something for everyone, every week. STAY IN THE LOOP Get notified about new partners, limited deals, and upcoming events the moment they drop. FIND YOUR PEOPLE Whether you just landed in Bali or have been here for years, LEB connects you with a community that makes the island feel like home. HOW IT WORKS Sign up, choose your plan, and start saving immediately. No waiting, no paperwork. Membership plans starting from just $10/month. Join 550+ members already living Bali to the fullest. localexpatsbali.com Terms of Use: https://www.localexpatsbali.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.localexpatsbali.com/privacy

About

LestariMerchant v2

Features
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Lestari Merchant are applications for merchants that cooperate with BPR Lestari. This application has a function to facilitate merchants in updating the latest promotions and information they have. With the latest updates at any time, it can make customers more interested in visiting your store.

Screenshots

Local Expats Bali4 screens
LestariMerchant v24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LestariMerchant v2 at none against Local Expats Bali's 5. LestariMerchant v2 also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, 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. Local Expats Bali sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. LestariMerchant v2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Local Expats Bali ships an update monthly, LestariMerchant v2 every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Local Expats Bali versus LestariMerchant v2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLocal Expats BaliLestariMerchant v2
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLocal Expats BaliPT BPR Sri Artha Lestari

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Local Expats Bali

Subscriptions5
  • Expat Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Basic Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Expat 6 Months$59.996 Months
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  • Basic 6 Months$99.996 Months
  • Expat Annual$99.991 Year
None

LestariMerchant v2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Local Expats Bali free?
Local Expats Bali is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LestariMerchant v2 free?
LestariMerchant v2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Local Expats Bali or LestariMerchant v2 have ads?
Neither Local Expats Bali nor LestariMerchant v2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Local Expats Bali or LestariMerchant v2?
Local Expats Bali ships an update monthly, and LestariMerchant v2 every 5 weeks. Most recently, Local Expats Bali was updated on October 14, 2026 and LestariMerchant v2 on October 28, 2026.

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