Comparison

Live at The Local vs Limelee

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

Head to head
About

Live at The Local

Features
Read full description

Live at The Local helps you discover and share live music happening nearby. Browse gigs on an interactive map or in a simple list view, check key event details, and save your favourites so you never miss a night out. Whether you’re a fan looking for your next gig, a musician promoting shows, or a venue listing upcoming acts, Live at The Local makes local music easier to find and manage. Key Features • Discover live music near you using map and list views • View event details including date, time, genre, and venue • See venue verification badges showing event verification status where available. • Save events, venues, and musicians to revisit later • Musicians and venues can register gigs directly in the app • Manage your own events from one place • Send in-app feedback and feature suggestions • Live at The Local is built to support local music communities by helping fans, artists, and venues connect around real upcoming gigs. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Additional Terms: https://www.liveat-thelocal.co.uk/copy-of-privacy-policy Privacy Policy: https://www.liveat-thelocal.co.uk/privacy-policy

About

Limelee

Features
Read full description

Your area is alive with music. You just don’t know about it yet. Limelee helps you discover live music happening near you tonight — from local pubs and wine bars to cafés, community venues and hidden gems you never knew existed. No more scrolling through Facebook groups. No more hearing about great gigs after they’ve happened. Open Limelee, see what’s on nearby, and go. FOR MUSIC LOVERS • Discover live music near you — tonight, this week, or whenever you’re free • Find gigs by location, genre, or vibe • Follow artists and bands so you’ll never miss their next show • Mark “I’m going” and keep all your plans in one place • Share events with friends — even if they don’t have the app FOR ARTISTS AND BANDS • Create a profile that showcases your music and upcoming gigs • Perform as a solo artist or create a band with your full line-up • Manage your events, add supporting acts, and grow your audience • See who’s coming and connect with the people who support your music FOR LOCAL MUSIC COMMUNITIES • Discover new artists before everyone else does • Support independent venues and local talent • Meet people who love the same music you do • Help your local scene thrive Limelee is built around real venues, real artists, and real communities. Currently growing across London, with new venues and communities joining every week. Free to use. Live music, found together.

Screenshots

Live at The Local4 screens
Limelee4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Limelee at none against Live at The Local's 4. Limelee also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence 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. Live at The Local sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $99.99 per year. Limelee asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Live at The Local ships an update every 11 days, Limelee every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Live at The Local versus Limelee: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLive at The LocalLimelee
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB35 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperLive at The Local LTDIncept5

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Live at The Local

Subscriptions1
  • Venue Basic Annual7 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time3
  • Featured Event (14 days)$1.99
  • One Upload Credit$3.99
  • Featured Venue or Musician 14 days$7.99
None

Limelee

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Live at The Local free?
Live at The Local is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Limelee free?
Limelee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Live at The Local or Limelee have ads?
Live at The Local shows ads; Limelee does not.
Which is updated more often, Live at The Local or Limelee?
Live at The Local ships an update every 11 days, and Limelee every 10 days. Most recently, Live at The Local was updated on October 31, 2026 and Limelee on October 31, 2026.

Other comparisons