WatchFor
Look for places during travel
Archived App (Last seen on 29 Aug 2025)
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About
This app notifies you when you are near places you're looking for while driving, running, or walking. It can search for specific businesses or types of places and provides quick access to their address, phone number, and website.
What's New in WatchFor
2.6
September 27, 2023
- Updated to run on iOS 16
Developer apps
FAQ
What is WatchFor?
WatchFor is an app designed to notify you when you are near specific places or types of businesses while you are driving, running, or walking. It can run in the background to alert you to points of interest based on your set distance.
How does WatchFor work?
You tell WatchFor what type of place you are looking for, like 'Italian food' or 'Hardware Stores', and set a sensitive distance. As you travel, the app will alert you if you pass nearby any matching locations.
Can WatchFor run in the background?
Yes, WatchFor can run in the background to detect nearby places. For optimal battery usage and continuous operation, it's recommended to grant WatchFor 'Always Allow' access to your phone's location information.
What information does WatchFor provide about nearby places?
When WatchFor detects a place of interest, you can tap on its address to open it in Maps for directions, tap a phone icon to call the business, or tap a website link to view more information if available.
Does WatchFor have ads?
No, WatchFor does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application that focuses on providing its core functionality without interruption from ads.
What devices does WatchFor support?
WatchFor is currently supported on iPhone devices. It was last updated on September 27, 2023, with version 2.6.
How much does WatchFor cost?
WatchFor is a paid application and costs $0.99. It was first released on July 13, 2019.
What is the age rating for WatchFor?
WatchFor has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. The app is designed to be a helpful travel utility.
