# WatchFor — Look for places during travel

> Background location-based alerts for nearby points of interest. (iPhone/iPad app by Appproved Software Corporation.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchfor/id1471936347 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Appproved Software Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/402510441)
- Category: Travel, Navigation
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 7 MB
- Languages: English, French, Hindi, Chinese, Spanish
- Released: 2019-07-13
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchfor/id1471936347/reviews.md

## What is WatchFor?

WatchFor "looks" for places (and can run in the background with your permission)  for you while you drive, run or walk.
A Siri shortcut can now be created to invoke WatchFor via voice command.
Yelp Rating Info has been added for quick comparison shopping for businesses of interest while you walk or drive.

For example:
1) you just left a meeting cross town and you wanted some chicken nuggets. Tell WatchFor: "Wendy's" and it will tell you if you come close to one in compliance with your distance limit.you in Setting
2) You're driving from work and need to buy a circular saw. Tell WatchFor: "Hardware Stores", "Loew's", "Fast Foods" and the app will "Watch For" the business business type you tell it. 
3) You've just finished attending a baby shower and driving home when "the horror" you need a pedicure badly!  Tell WatchFor: "Nail Shop" and you can take care of your nails with just a small detour off your path home.

Usage of the app is very simple. When you get in your car you can:
1) Open up WatchFor and enter the type of place you ar looking for like: Italian food, DMV, fast food, Home Depot, gas station etc...
2) Goto setting and set your "sensitive distance away" while you are driving. The default is 5.0 miles.
3) Next start driving
4) While you are driving, you can now (for PHASE 1) look at the main screen of WatchFor and see the places that you asked  "Watch For" to look for you if you pass nearby.
5) If you see a place of interest from the changing search results list, you can 
1) tap on the address in the orange box (Maps will then open up and can then provide you turn by turn driving directions from your current location to get to that place.) or
2) tap the yellow telephone call button (WatchFor will setup for you to call the place that is nearby). 
3) tap  the blue website, if the place has one, to see more information about the place.

For  best battery usage, "Always Allow"  WatchFor access to your phone's location info so that WatchFor can run energy efficiently in the background.

WatchFor looks for places of interest while you drive.  Something Siri can't do,..

WatchFor is destine to become the indispensable app for everyone that walks, runs, or drives across the planet! ENJOY!!

## Key features

- Background location tracking
- Customizable search distance
- Siri shortcut integration
- Yelp rating integration
- One-tap directions via Maps
- One-tap calling
- Website link access


## Frequently asked questions about WatchFor

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.6 — 2023-09-27

- Updated to run on iOS 16

### 2.5 — 2022-05-02

Bug Fixes

### 2.4 — 2020-12-10

- Bug Fixes.

### 2.3 — 2020-03-02

- Calling the phone number of an establishment has been fixed,'
- Usability Improvements

### 2.2 — 2020-02-10

- Yelp Rating Integration for rapid comparisons of businesses while you walk, run or drive.
- UI update for better customer usability.

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