gtechna Officer vs Loc8
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
gtechna Officer
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Parking & Traffic Enforcement Solution
Loc8
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Compare nearby fuel prices in Australia, find places that suit your day, and check travel times before you go. Loc8 brings fuel stations, place search and commute comparison into one map-based app. COMPARE AUSTRALIAN FUEL PRICES Choose your fuel grade and compare available station prices near you. Switch between the list and map to see nearby options, adjust your search radius, and open directions to your chosen station. Fuel prices are supplied by Petrolmate and are available in Australia only. Coverage and updates depend on the data provider; always check the price at the pump. FIND PLACES BY ADDRESS AND TAGS Search an area with tags such as cafe, gym or bjj. Explore matching places on a map with color-coded markers, or use the list to compare your options. COMPARE THE JOURNEY See estimated travel times and distances. Sort places by distance, rating or review count to help choose where to go. KNOW MORE BEFORE YOU LEAVE Preview a place, then explore available photos, opening hours, ratings and directions. An account is required to access place details. Place information and travel estimates depend on available third-party data. Loc8 is the mobile companion to location.lol. Fuel-price comparison covers Australia; place search can be used in other supported areas. Location permission helps show nearby results. You can also search by address.
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Verdict
gtechna Officer and Loc8 are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
gtechna Officer ships an update every 5 weeks, Loc8 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | gtechna Officer | Loc8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gtechna USA Corporation | Mike Camara |
In-app purchases
gtechna Officer
No in-app purchases
Loc8
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is gtechna Officer free?
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Do gtechna Officer or Loc8 have ads?
Which is updated more often, gtechna Officer or Loc8?
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