ULOCO vs U
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ULOCO
This utility ticket management app helps professionals in the damage prevention industry respond faster and stay protected. It integrates with 811 systems, assigns crews based on zones, and allows on-the-go management of locate requests with mapping and navigation features.
- 811 utility locate interface integration
- Automated crew and locator assignment
- On-the-go locate request management
- Google Maps and ESRI GIS layers
- Built-in navigation for quickest routes
- On-demand reporting tools
- User-friendly interface
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ULOCO is the ultimate utility locate ticket management app for the damage prevention industry helping locators respond faster and stay protected. Our 811 utility locate interface seamlessly integrates with your state's 811 system, and automatically assigns crews and locators based on zones, making it easy to stay organized. With the ULOCO 811 App, you can easily view and manage your locate requests on the go, using Google Maps and ESRI GIS layers to view asset infrastructure while responding to tickets. Plus, with the app's built-in navigation feature, crews can quickly find the quickest route to their tickets. Not only does ULOCO streamline the manual process, saving you time and money, but our desktop version makes it easy to respond and update tickets while also generating on-demand reporting tools. With ULOCO, management can easily track the status of your organization's locate requests and assign them to the appropriate locators/crews, ensuring that each request is handled before your tickets' legal due dates, helping you stay protected. ULOCO is designed with the user in mind and offers a user-friendly interface that makes it easy for you to find the information you need. Whether you're a locator, crew member, or manager, ULOCO's intuitive interface makes it easy to stay organized and on top of your requests. With ULOCO, you'll enjoy the peace of mind that comes with knowing your requests are being handled quickly and efficiently. Whether you're working on a small construction project or a large-scale development, ULOCO is the ideal app to help you manage your locate requests with ease. Upgrade your locate process with ULOCO today. The desktop version comes with the app and crews can respond and update tickets from here as well while generating on-demand reporting tools. Contact us for a demo on how your organization can maximize efficiency and stay compliant.
U
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U-Collect (powered by GIS Cloud) mobile data collection is a tool which allows ASTERRA's field users and local leak detection crews to collect and record field inspection data. The tool is designated for online and offline collection. Simply sign in with your ASTERRA account and send collected data directly to your Utilis web-map app in the cloud. Note! This app will use GPS in the background to give you the most accurate and current location. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ULOCO at every 6 weeks against U's every 4 months. ULOCO also leads on iOS requirement (14.1 vs 16.0). 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.
ULOCO ships an update every 6 weeks, U every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ULOCO | U |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 121 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | gWorks | Utilis Inc. |
In-app purchases
ULOCO
No in-app purchases
U
No in-app purchases









