White Spots vs MECA NYC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
White Spots
Explore the invisible electromagnetic spectrum around you in virtual reality or on a world map. Discover places off the grid and learn about the digital divide. Embark on a journey to the end of the internet.
- Virtual Reality network scanner
- 360° immersive stories
- Global connectivity map
- Off-grid location exploration
- Route planner to White Spots
- Add new stories to the map
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The White Spots App The White Spots App visualizes the invisible electromagnetic cloud that we live in and offers a way out. Use the App with Google cardboard to travel from the online to the offline world in Virtual Reality, or use the White Spots world map to travel to places off the grid near you. In VR mode, the network scanner shows the invisible digital signals around you in real time and takes you on a journey to the end of the Internet in immersive 360° stories. In Map mode, the White Spots world map shows the global divide between the connected and unconnected worlds. Browse the map to explore video stories about life off the grid or use the route planner to venture into uncharted territory yourself. The route planner finds a route to a White Spot near you and invites you to add new stories to the map. Download the App and join the global expedition to the end of the Internet! Disclaimer: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
MECA NYC
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The app serves guardians, students and staff by providing resources, announcements and the latest news regarding our school community.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: White Spots at 11.0 against MECA NYC's 13.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | White Spots | MECA NYC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (15 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 69.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 123 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Richard Vijgen | Victor Alarcon |
In-app purchases
White Spots
No in-app purchases
MECA NYC
No in-app purchases
