# VERO vs Locals.com

The clearest difference is rating: Locals.com at 4.7 against VERO's 4.2. Locals.com also leads on ratings volume (41K vs 1.5K) and chart position (#126 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VERO sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 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 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Locals.com has 41K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of VERO's written reviews are positive against 53% of Locals.com's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

VERO ships an update monthly, Locals.com every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VERO | Locals.com |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vero/id971055041/reviews) | **[4.7 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localscom/id1511032007/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K | **41K** |
| Positive reviews | **59.9% of reviews** | 52.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#126** |
| Size | 391 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Vero Labs Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/971055040) | [Locals Technology Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768300702) |

## What reviewers say

### VERO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vero/id971055041)

Experience a social network designed for genuine connection, free from ads and algorithmic manipulation. Take full control of your social feed and enjoy a more authentic online interaction. Join now to become a Founding Member and get a lifetime free subscription.

**Highlights:** Ad-free social experience, No algorithmic feed, User control over content, Optimized for connection, Founding Member offer

**Features:** Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Creator Subscription | $4.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 No ads or algorithms
- 🚀 Great for photographers and creatives
- 💡 Unique features like music/book sharing
- 👍 Friendly community
- 🔒 Respects user privacy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Stability and performance issues
- 🔍 Difficulty discovering new content and users
- 🤔 Confusing connection/follower system
- 🙁 Lack of user growth and engagement

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and loading issues
- Unreliable verification code delivery
- Inconsistent behavior across devices

**Requested features**

- Add text-only post option
- Improve search and discovery
- Introduce stories or similar feature
- Expand to more platforms (web, iPad)


### Locals.com

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

**Currently charting:** #126 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 VERO free?

VERO 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, VERO or Locals.com?

Locals.com is rated higher. VERO averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Locals.com averages 4.7 from 41K ratings.

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

Neither VERO nor Locals.com shows ads.

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

VERO ships an update monthly, and Locals.com every 4 weeks. Most recently, VERO was updated on September 14, 2026 and Locals.com on September 25, 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.*