Mister Softee NorCal vs It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mister Softee NorCal
Discover the nearest Mister Softee trucks in the Bay Area. Get exclusive specials, discounts, and the latest updates on all things Mister Softee. Stay informed about your favorite ice cream treats.
- Locate nearby trucks
- Access specials and discounts
- Receive latest information
- Stay updated on events
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Find your Mister Softee truck in the Bay Area. See where our trucks are on a live map, save the places that matter to you, and get a heads-up when a truck is close by. LIVE MAP Trucks appear on the map while they're out, updated continuously through the afternoon and evening. Every pin shows how recently it was seen, so you always know what you're looking at. YOUR PLACES Save home, work, a park, or anywhere else you'd want to catch us. Type an address - no need to be standing there. A HEADS-UP WHEN WE'RE CLOSE Turn on alerts and we'll let you know when a truck is getting near one of your saved places. Quiet hours are built in, and we deliberately keep alerts rare: no spam, no repeats, no buzzing all afternoon. CROWD TIPS Big group at the park? Let us know about a gathering happening right now. If we're close, we will try to make it there. WHEN A TRUCK IS AT A PRIVATE EVENT Trucks booked for private events still show on the map, clearly labeled, so you know they're not available to flag down. Mister Softee NorCal serves the San Francisco Bay Area.
It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere
Instantly discover a global location where it's currently 5 PM. Explore popular drink recipes from that region to recreate at home. Find your perfect happy hour and cocktail pairing.
- Global 5 PM finder
- Regional drink recipes
- Happy hour discovery
- Cocktail pairing suggestions
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Ever feel like it’s time for a drink? You’re right! This app instantly finds a location around the globe where it's 5 PM right now. Not only will you see the local time, but you’ll also get popular drink recipes from that region to try at home. Find your happy hour and the perfect cocktail to go with it!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Mister Softee NorCal at Free against It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere's $2.99. Mister Softee NorCal also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (60 vs 1). It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 2.7). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Mister Softee NorCal is free to download; It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mister Softee NorCal has 60 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Mister Softee NorCal ships an update every 2 months, It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mister Softee NorCal | It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 2.7 (60 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 12.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 60 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Mister Softee NorCal, Inc. | Hermit Analytics LLC |
Customer experience
Mister Softee NorCal
It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere
In-app purchases
Mister Softee NorCal
No in-app purchases
It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere
No in-app purchases
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