# LocalNote vs Hermes Chat

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hermes Chat at none against LocalNote's 2. Hermes Chat also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LocalNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Hermes Chat asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | LocalNote | Hermes Chat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Size | 6 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Balderston](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819162485) | [Kibaek Jeon](https://appshunter.io/developer/6782516416) |

## What reviewers say

### LocalNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localnote-private-voice-notes/id6759070933)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LocalNote Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| LocalNote Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |


### Hermes Chat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hermes-chat/id6782516414)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LocalNote free?

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

### Is Hermes Chat free?

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

### Do LocalNote or Hermes Chat have ads?

Neither LocalNote nor Hermes Chat shows ads.

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