Comparison

DigAlert vs My Chino

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DigAlert

This app provides underground utility locating services for homeowners and contractors in Southern California. It helps prevent dangerous accidents by informing users about the location of underground lines before digging. Access tools for ticket updates, expiration dates, and emergency contacts.

Highlights
  • Web update of tickets
  • View expiring tickets
  • DigAlert Express
  • Newtin ETA
  • Access Emergency / Vacuum Contacts
Features
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Underground Service Alert of Southern California (USA/SC) aka DigAlert was formed on September 13, 1976 in response to a deadly accident that had taken place in Culver City three months earlier. A petroleum pipeline was accidentally breached by a construction crew working on Venice Blvd and the resulting explosion took the lives of nine people. Additionally, an entire city block was burned to the ground and millions of dollars in damages were caused by this incident. The spark that ignited this deadly inferno quickly became the impetus behind a movement to prevent these tragic accidents. USA/SC is the result of that effort and has been serving this part of California ever since. Keep yourself up to date with our latest advancements in technologies by downloading the DigAlert app with tons of useful tools for homeowners and contractors such as: - Web Update of tickets - View expiring tickets - DigAlert Express - Newtin ETA - Access Emergency / Vacuum Contacts Remember, find out FIRST, contact 811 before you dig. It's the law.

About

My Chino

Report local issues like potholes or graffiti with GPS accuracy. Stay informed with city news and updates via push notifications. This app fosters civic engagement for a safer, more beautiful community.

Highlights
  • Report local issues
  • GPS location pinpointing
  • Receive city updates
  • Push notifications
  • Civic engagement platform
Features
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Notice a pothole, a damaged street sign, graffiti, or any other local issues? "My Chino," the official city app, puts the power in your hands to help keep our community beautiful and safe. With the app's built-in GPS feature, you can accurately pinpoint the location of the issue, enabling our dedicated city team to respond swiftly and efficiently. But "My Chino" goes beyond just reporting. It's your one-stop-shop for staying informed about the latest city updates and news. Through push notifications, you can get real-time information directly on your device. "My Chino" is more than an app. It's a platform for civic engagement, strengthening the bond between you and your city. Please remember, "My Chino" is designed for non-emergency services. In case of emergencies, always dial 911. Download "My Chino" today and let's work together to make Chino an even better place to live, work, and thrive!

Screenshots

DigAlert3 screens
My Chino4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: My Chino at 4.7 against DigAlert's 4.0. DigAlert's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

My Chino holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 87 and 23 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DigAlert ships an update monthly, My Chino every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 20, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DigAlert versus My Chino: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDigAlertMy Chino
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (87 ratings)4.7 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings87 — better23
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB142 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDigAlertCity of Chino

Customer experience

DigAlert

All ratings87 ratings
Positive77.0%
Neutral3.4%
Negative19.5%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive68.4%
Neutral5.3%
Negative26.3%

My Chino

All ratings19 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.5%

In-app purchases

None

DigAlert

No in-app purchases

None

My Chino

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DigAlert free?
DigAlert is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is My Chino free?
My Chino is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DigAlert or My Chino?
My Chino is rated higher. DigAlert averages 4.0 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while My Chino averages 4.7 from 23 ratings.
Do DigAlert or My Chino have ads?
Neither DigAlert nor My Chino shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DigAlert or My Chino?
DigAlert ships an update monthly, and My Chino every 2 months. Most recently, DigAlert was updated on August 20, 2026 and My Chino on September 10, 2026.

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