ULOCO vs OpenGov
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.
OpenGov
This app enables inspectors to conduct permit and license approvals efficiently, even offline. Access your schedule, view applicant and property details, and add comments for clear communication and task resolution.
- Offline inspection capability
- Access inspection schedule
- View applicant and property details
- Add comments for reviewers
- Work without internet connection
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Simple and user-friendly, the OpenGov Mobile App allows inspectors to efficiently conduct inspections needed to approve permits and licenses -- with or without an internet connection. In addition to the ability to work offline, inspectors will be able to easily access their inspection schedule and view all the details from the application such as the applicant information, property details, uploaded attachments, and issued documents. Inspectors can also add comments for fellow permit reviewers or the applicant, ensuring that results are clearly communicated and open tasks are resolved as quickly as possible.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ULOCO at 100% against OpenGov's 0%. ULOCO also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and device support (3 vs 1). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ULOCO holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of ULOCO's written reviews are positive against 0% of OpenGov's.
ULOCO ships an update every 6 weeks, OpenGov monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ULOCO | OpenGov |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 3.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 121 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | gWorks | OpenGov inc |
Customer experience
ULOCO
OpenGov
In-app purchases
ULOCO
No in-app purchases
OpenGov
No in-app purchases









