iPhone and Mac apps without subscriptions
Lokal is a collection of apps by Peter Theill that replace recurring subscriptions with a one-time purchase. iPhone and iPad apps cost $1.99 each; Mac apps cost about $5 each. Each app does one job, without an account or advertising.
Choose by task, not by bundle
Start with the task you repeat: scanning receipts, reading PDFs aloud, recording meetings or taking screenshots. Each app is a separate purchase. You do not need to subscribe to a suite to use one tool.
Check before switching
A focused alternative may have a different feature set from the subscription app you already use. Follow the app links below to check supported devices, formats and current availability before buying. A shared task does not mean every feature is identical.
Explore the apps
Referat instead ofOtter
Record the meeting and get minutes with who said what.
Skan instead ofCamScanner
Paper in, PDF out. Letters and receipts you can search.
Oplæs instead ofSpeechify
Listen to PDFs, articles and books in natural English and Danish voices.
Udfyld instead ofAdobe Fill & Sign
Fill in, sign and merge PDFs on your phone.
Undertekst instead ofCapCut
Subtitles on your videos, without uploading the video.
Stille instead ofCalm
Ten minutes of meditation with one tap. Nothing to sign in to.
Tabel instead ofTablePlus
Fast database client for PostgreSQL and SQLite.
Snup instead ofCleanShot X
One shortcut, and the screenshot is on your clipboard.
Questions and answers
Are Lokal apps free?
No. iPhone and iPad apps cost $1.99 once, and Mac apps cost about $5 once. Existing users who downloaded an app when it was free keep it. Prices vary by storefront; check the app’s own page for the current purchase link.
Do I need a Lokal account?
No. There is no Lokal account to create and no recurring subscription.
Made by Peter Theill. Check each app’s own site for supported devices, current prices and availability. Competitor names on Lokal describe similar tasks, not identical feature sets.