SlickTrip vs Local.App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Real-time flight price alerts
- Seat availability tracking
- Bucket list destination saving
- Flexible date search
- Hotel price monitoring
- Price calendar visualization
- Multi-channel notifications
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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.
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.
- Discover local events
- Personalized itineraries
- Curated local picks
- Save favorite places
- Share plans with friends
- Covers multiple states
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
SlickTrip ships an update every 5 days, Local.App fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SlickTrip | Local.App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SlickTrip | Thomas Murphy |
Customer experience
SlickTrip
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In-app purchases
SlickTrip
- SlickTrip Premium (Monthly)$4.991 Month
- SlickTrip Premium (Annual)$49.991 Year
Local.App
- Local Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
- Local Pro Annual$8.991 Year
Questions
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