Comparison

SlickTrip vs Local.App

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

Head to head
About

SlickTrip

This app monitors flight and hotel prices in real time, sending instant alerts for price drops and seat availability. It helps users find the cheapest travel windows and book their dream destinations at the best rates.

Highlights
  • Real-time flight price alerts
  • Seat availability tracking
  • Bucket list destination saving
  • Flexible date search
  • Hotel price monitoring
  • Price calendar visualization
  • Multi-channel notifications
Features
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Never overpay for flights again. SlickTrip monitors airfare in real time and alerts you the moment prices drop so you can book before the deal disappears. FEATURES: • Real-Time Flight Alerts: Get notified instantly when prices drop on routes you care about • Seat Tracker Alerts: Watching for a window or aisle? We'll alert you the moment one opens up on your flight • Bucket List: Save dream destinations and set your target price. We'll alert you when it's time to book • Flexible Search: Search multiple dates at once to find the cheapest travel window • Hotel Tracking: Monitor hotel prices and get alerted on rate drops • Seat Maps: See exactly what you're getting before you book • Price Calendar: Visualize the cheapest days to fly at a glance • Multi-Channel Alerts: Every price drop and seat opening sent via email, SMS, and push, your choice Free. No subscriptions. No hidden fees. Privacy Policy: https://slicktrip.com/policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://slicktrip.com/tos Smart travel starts with SlickTrip.

About

Local.App

Discover local events and activities tailored to your interests. Get personalized itineraries for your day or weekend, from concerts and festivals to dining and museums. Save favorites and share plans with friends.

Highlights
  • Discover local events
  • Personalized itineraries
  • Curated local picks
  • Save favorite places
  • Share plans with friends
  • Covers multiple states
Features
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Local is the easiest way to discover what's happening around you — and turn it into an actual plan. Tell Local what you're in the mood for and get a personalized itinerary in seconds: dinner, a show, a farmers market, a museum, a night out. No more juggling ten browser tabs or "things to do near me" web searches. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Discover events near you — concerts, festivals, food, arts, sports, family days, and more, updated constantly • Get a plan for your day or weekend built around what you actually like • Browse curated local picks, farmers markets, restaurant weeks, and can't-miss happenings • Save the places and events you love and get back to them in one tap • Build a plan and share it with friends Local currently covers Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and California — with more on the way. https://localapp.live/terms

Screenshots

SlickTrip4 screens
Local.App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: SlickTrip at free against Local.App's free with in-app purchases. SlickTrip also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. SlickTrip sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Local.App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SlickTrip against 5.0 for Local.App. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SlickTrip ships an update every 5 days, Local.App fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SlickTrip versus Local.App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlickTripLocal.App
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings56 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSlickTripThomas Murphy

Customer experience

SlickTrip

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Local.App

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SlickTrip

Subscriptions2
  • SlickTrip Premium (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • SlickTrip Premium (Annual)$49.991 Year
2 purchases

Local.App

Subscriptions2
  • Local Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Local Pro Annual$8.991 Year

Questions

Is SlickTrip free?
SlickTrip is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Local.App free?
Local.App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SlickTrip or Local.App?
SlickTrip and Local.App are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 6 ratings respectively.
Do SlickTrip or Local.App have ads?
Neither SlickTrip nor Local.App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SlickTrip or Local.App?
SlickTrip ships an update every 5 days, and Local.App fortnightly. Most recently, SlickTrip was updated on October 6, 2026 and Local.App on October 7, 2026.

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