Comparison

On vs TownSpot

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

Head to head
About

On

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On-here is a real-time proximity-based event, activity and offer search solution. Our mission is to connect people looking for interesting things to try, with traders and event organisers who want to attract visitors using real-time marketing and momentary offers. Visitors want to know what is available around their location so they can investigate easily and get to the things that they are interested in. On-here users can choose the types of offers, events and activities they are interested in hearing about. By using the app, they can search for interesting things based on either the current location of their device, or by entering a specific location, date, and proximity radius. This displays a map showing what is available nearby, and allowing easy filtering to allow the user to quickly focus on the things they are interested in and click to drill down for more details. Users can also use the app as an on-demand information service whereever they see the On-hereβ„’ logo by using the app to scan the logo and reveal all the offers available at this location. Traders can upgrade their standard user account to a Trader account for a small one-off fee, which gives them access to a promotions manager where they can create multiple time-bound, interest-focussed promotions including images and descriptions. The sign-up fee also covers a Trader Redemption Point pack including On-here window stickers, a counter-top redemption point which the visitor must scan to redeem an available offer, and more detailed instructions on how to maximise your On-here opportunity, dispatched promptly to the Trader as well as a temporary Redemption Point pack to print off and get started immediately. Once a Trader has published a promotion, it will appear on the map to On-here users on the dates specified by the Trader. The Trader can also highlight a published promotion to people by sending free Promotion Alerts to interested users who are nearby. These Promotion Alerts will be delivered as notifications within the App and also as Push Notifications where permitted, meaning that the Trader can pro-actively drive visibility of their promotions. For full details of trader credit charges and Terms of Use, see https://www.on-here.co.uk/terms-of-use. For details of our privacy policy see https://www.on-here.co.uk/privacy

About

TownSpot

Features
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Feel part of where you live and live local - all local events, activities, and helpful community services in one simple place. What makes TownSpot so good: β€’ Feel part of your local area by knowing everything going on around you β€’ Find either fun local events or free local services if you're in need, there's something for everyone β€’ Discover new places in you area that you never knew existed β€’ See how active your local area is through view counts on local events β€’ Add events to your calendar so you never miss a thing β€’ View local venues on a map so you can gain a better idea your local area Download TownSpot and start to improve your local knowledge and engage with you local area. . What's the town saying about TownSpot? β€œI discovered Kentish Town Community Centre's music open mic nights through Town Spot” - George, joined Sep 2019 β€œI've become more aware of how much more there is to learn about Kentish Town and what's going on” - Peter, joined Apr 2020 β€œI found a volunteering opportunity at Castlehaven Community Centre because of TownSpotβ€œ - Sophia, joined Oct 2020 β€œIt's always full of really interesting things that are going on that you might've not realised you'd have been interested in and want to go take part inβ€œ - Nessa, joined Mar 2020 OUR MISSION At TownSpot, our mission is to improve people's engagement and knowledge in the area they live, leading to longer and happier lives. YOUR PRIVACY We take your privacy seriously. See our privacy policy here: https://www.townspot.co/privacy-policy Connect with us: https://twitter.com/town_spot https://instagram.com/town.spot

Screenshots

On4 screens
TownSpot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TownSpot at none against On's 10. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. On sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. TownSpot asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

On ships an update every 2 weeks, TownSpot fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
On versus TownSpot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnTownSpot
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks β€” betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size52 MB78 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperOn-Here LtdTOWNSPOT LTD

In-app purchases

10 purchases

On

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Trader Subscription$5.991 Month
  • Annual Trader Subscription$49.991 Year
One-time8
  • 5 Promotion Credits$4.99
  • 30-Day Unlimited Credits$5.99
  • 10 Promotion Credits$7.99
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  • 25 Promotion Credits$8.99
  • 50 Promotion Credits$9.99
  • 90-day Unlimited Credit bundle$14.99
  • Trader Sign Up Fee$19.99
  • Year Unlimited Credit Bundle$54.99
None

TownSpot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is On free?
On is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TownSpot free?
TownSpot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do On or TownSpot have ads?
Neither On nor TownSpot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, On or TownSpot?
On ships an update every 2 weeks, and TownSpot fortnightly. Most recently, On was updated on November 7, 2026 and TownSpot on November 3, 2026.

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