Comparison

OTT vs Localarm

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

Head to head
About

OTT

Receive real-time, verified alerts about shootings and security risks in major Brazilian cities. This app operates 24/7 and allows users to contribute information, fostering a community focused on collective safety.

Highlights
  • Real-time alerts for shootings and security risks
  • Verified alerts by internal team
  • 24/7 operation
  • User contributions for community safety
  • Push notifications for nearby risks
Features
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O aplicativo funciona 24 horas por dia, 7 dias por semana, fornecendo cobertura em estados como Rio de Janeiro e São Paulo, com planos de expansão para outras regiões. Os alertas são verificados por nossa equipe interna antes de serem divulgados, assegurando a confiabilidade das informações. O OTT também permite que os usuários contribuam com informações, criando uma comunidade engajada na promoção da segurança coletiva. Alertas em tempo real de tiroteios e riscos de segurança. Verificação cuidadosa de todos os alertas pela nossa equipe interna. Funciona 24/7, abrangendo as maiores cidades brasileiras. Permite que os usuários enviem alertas e contribuam para a segurança da comunidade. Notificações push para manter você informado sobre os riscos na sua proximidade. Para mais informacoes: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Localarm

This app provides timely alerts for your transit stops, ensuring you never miss your destination. It offers customizable alarms for various public transport modes and saved locations, making commutes and travel more convenient.

Highlights
  • Arrival alarms for bus, train, subway
  • Create and manage multiple alarms
  • Custom sound and vibration alerts
  • Up to 20 active region alarms
  • Map search and saved places
  • Simple setup
Features
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Never miss your stop again. Localarm alerts you when you are approaching the place that matters: your station, destination, or saved point on the map. Why commuters choose Localarm: - Arrival alarms for bus, train, subway, and daily commutes - Create and manage multiple alarms in seconds - Custom sound and vibration alerts - Up to 20 active region alarms (iOS limit) - Simple setup with map search and saved places Great for: - Daily commuting - Airport and intercity travel - Study or work routines - Any trip where you do not want to miss your destination Set your destination, ride, and let Localarm wake you before your stop.

Screenshots

OTT4 screens
Localarm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: OTT at 18% against Localarm's 0%. OTT also leads on rating (4.1 vs 3.8). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. OTT sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Localarm sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OTT holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of OTT's written reviews are positive against 0% of Localarm's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OTT ships an update every 4 weeks, Localarm every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
OTT versus Localarm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOTTLocalarm
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (15 ratings) — better3.8 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews18.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings15 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDennis ColiStanislau Malinouski

Customer experience

OTT

All ratings15 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral20.0%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive18.2%
Neutral14.5%
Negative67.3%

Localarm

All ratings11 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

OTT

Subscriptions2
  • Remover Propagandas - 1 mes$0.991 Month
  • Remover as Propagandas - 1 ano$3.991 Year
One-time6
  • Plano Familia Mensal$0.99
  • Plano Vizinhanca Mensal$1.99
  • Plano Familia Semestral$1.99
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  • Plano Empresa Mensal$5.99
  • Plano Vizinhanca Semestral$8.99
  • Plano Empresa Semestral$25.99
3 purchases

Localarm

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Product$1.99

Questions

Is OTT free?
OTT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Localarm free?
Localarm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, OTT or Localarm?
OTT is rated higher. OTT averages 4.1 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Localarm averages 3.8 from 11 ratings.
Do OTT or Localarm have ads?
Neither OTT nor Localarm shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OTT or Localarm?
OTT ships an update every 4 weeks, and Localarm every 2 months. Most recently, OTT was updated on November 2, 2026 and Localarm on November 3, 2026.

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