# mewe vs Locals.com

The clearest difference is rating: Locals.com at 4.7 against mewe's 4.4. Locals.com also leads on chart position (#155 vs unranked) and review sentiment (53% vs 44%). mewe's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 weeks) and ratings volume (294K vs 42K). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. mewe sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Locals.com sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Locals.com holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: mewe has 294K ratings behind it against 42K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of mewe's written reviews are positive against 53% of Locals.com's.

mewe ships an update every 8 days, Locals.com every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | mewe | Locals.com |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (294K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mewe-the-safe-network/id918464474/reviews) | **[4.7 (42K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localscom/id1511032007/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **294K** | 42K |
| Positive reviews | 44.0% of reviews | **53.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#155** |
| Size | 199 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Sgrouples, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/545768509) | [Locals Technology Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768300702) |

## What reviewers say

### mewe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mewe-the-safe-network/id918464474)

A decentralized social network prioritizing user privacy with no algorithms or data targeting. Connect with others through interest groups and enjoy a controlled social media experience. Offers free features and an optional premium tier for enhanced communication and storage.

**Highlights:** No algorithms in newsfeed, Decentralized identity, Group and 1:1 chat, Private and open groups, 2GB cloud storage, Scheduled post capabilities

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Voice & Video Calling | $1.99 | per month |
| Page | $1.99 | per month |
| Journals | $1.99 | per month |
| Cloud Storage (50GB) | $3.99 | per month |
| Tier 1 Donation | $4.99 | per month |
| Cloud Storage (100GB) | $5.99 | per month |
| MeWe Premium | $6.49 | per month |
| Premium Promotion | $6.49 | per month |
| Premium Promotion | $69.99 | per year |
| Dark Theme | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Solid app
- 🔒 Privacy-focused
- 👍 Censorship-free
- 💡 Refreshing alternative to Facebook
- 🚀 Fast and efficient

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with crashes
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate
- 🤖 Lacks user-friendly features
- 💰 Paywall for premium features
- 🤔 Inconsistent moderation

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after updates
- Inability to log in or reset password
- Glitches with photo/video uploads
- Messaging and chat issues
- Inconsistent app performance

**Requested features**

- Ability to save posts
- Improved search and discovery
- Better group management tools
- Seamless mobile experience
- Customizable news feed


### Locals.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localscom/id1511032007)

**Currently charting:** #155 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

Connect directly with creators and communities you admire. This platform prioritizes user control and creator ownership, offering features like live streaming, community feeds, and content libraries. Support creators independently without algorithmic interference.

**Highlights:** Direct creator support, Algorithm-free content feeds, Creator data ownership, Live streaming with chat, Community feeds and posts, Content libraries (video/audio)

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly: 50 coins + 20 bonus | $7.99 | per month |
| 20 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 100 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 100 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 150 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 200 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 210 Coins | $20.99 | one-time |
| 300 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 360 Coins | $35.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Real news and uncensored content
- 🙌 Freedom of speech and expression
- 🔒 Secure and censorship-free platform
- 💡 Innovative community-driven model
- 🚀 Steadily improving with updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with technical issues
- 🤔 Difficult to navigate and find content
- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🔍 Limited search and discovery features
- 🔇 Inconsistent audio/video playback

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Disappearing notifications
- Orientation issues on iPad
- Inconsistent audio/video sync
- Unreliable live stream playback

**Requested features**

- Download option for offline viewing
- Better nested comments and community management
- Improved integration with Rumble platform
- Customizable notification settings
- Picture-in-picture mode for video playback


## Frequently asked questions

### Is mewe free?

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

### Is Locals.com free?

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

### Which has better reviews, mewe or Locals.com?

Locals.com is rated higher. mewe averages 4.4 out of 5 from 294K ratings, while Locals.com averages 4.7 from 42K ratings.

### Do mewe or Locals.com have ads?

Neither mewe nor Locals.com shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, mewe or Locals.com?

mewe ships an update every 8 days, and Locals.com every 4 weeks. Most recently, mewe was updated on October 27, 2026 and Locals.com on October 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*