Comparison

Doubling Back vs iLocAlert Lite

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

Head to head
About

Doubling Back

This utility app allows you to precisely measure walking or running distances. You can start and stop tracking at any point, and it calculates the total distance covered only during the measured segments.

Highlights
  • Measure walking/running distance
  • Start and stop measurement
  • Calculate distance for selected portions
  • iPhone and iPad compatible
Features
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Doubling Back is an iPhone application for measuring your walking or running distance. What does Doubling Back offer that other pedometer apps do not? You can start and stop the measurement, and when you are finished, Doubling Back will show you the total distance for just the portions of the walk or run that you chose to measure.

About

iLocAlert Lite

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Welcome to iLocAlert - based on your emplacement, this app saves you from forgetfulness by sending you notifications you've previously configured! Features: 1. Location-based reminders: choose the locations you'd like to make sure you don't forget any information associated with them. For each defined alert, the notification can be triggered when the perimeter is crossed, which is configurable. In addition, the direction of crossing (approaching and/or moving away (distance: not available in the 'Lite' version) from the chosen location) can be configured. 2. Intuitive interface: Our elegant, user-friendly interface makes alert configuration a snap. With just a few keystrokes, you can effortlessly create, modify, delete and manage your list of alerts (2 alerts in the 'Lite' version). 3. Customized alerts : Tailor alerts to your preferences. Receive reminders for to-do lists, errands, meetings or any other essential task you need to remember. You can also personalize alerts with your choice of tones (not available in the 'Lite' version). 4. History (not available in 'Lite' version): The application keeps an up-to-date history of all alerts triggered. This history can be communicated by e-mail, message or other means. 5. Time slot (not available in 'Lite' version): An alert can be configured to send a notification only if it is triggered within a configurable time slot. 6. Automatic deactivation (not available in the 'Lite' version): You can configure that when an alert is triggered, it is immediately deactivated. Why iLocAlert? Life can be hectic, but with iLocAlert you can effortlessly stay organized and seize every moment. Whether it's reminding you of your shopping lists, sending important e-mails or completing your tasks on time, our application is there for you. iLocAlert is your faithful companion, giving you peace of mind and improving your productivity! Download iLocAlert now and discover the full potential of personalized location-based alerts.

Screenshots

Doubling Back1 screens
iLocAlert Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: iLocAlert Lite at daily against Doubling Back's every 13 months. Doubling Back's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Doubling Back ships an update every 13 months, iLocAlert Lite daily. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and June 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Doubling Back versus iLocAlert Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoubling BackiLocAlert Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTerry NIGHTINGALEYann Crausaz

In-app purchases

None

Doubling Back

No in-app purchases

None

iLocAlert Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Doubling Back free?
Doubling Back is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iLocAlert Lite free?
iLocAlert Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Doubling Back or iLocAlert Lite have ads?
Neither Doubling Back nor iLocAlert Lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Doubling Back or iLocAlert Lite?
Doubling Back ships an update every 13 months, and iLocAlert Lite daily. Most recently, Doubling Back was updated on September 18, 2026 and iLocAlert Lite on June 9, 2026.

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