SpotCheck vs The CrowdQ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SpotCheck
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SpotCheck shows you live crowd levels at nearby cafes, gyms, parks, restaurants, and more — so you always know where to go before you leave. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO See whether a spot is Empty, Chill, Busy, or Packed in real time, powered by community reports and smart crowd estimates. FIND THE RIGHT SPOT • Filter by Open Now and sort by distance, crowd level, or name • Group Spot Finder picks the best spots based on your group size and time of day • Map and list views so you can explore any way you like COMMUNITY POWERED • Report crowd levels in seconds and help others in your area • Add friends and see where they're hanging out • Climb the weekly leaderboard and earn achievements for your streaks • See what's trending nearby right now PHOTO REPORTS Share a quick photo so others can see exactly what a place looks like before they show up. WIDGET SUPPORT Add the SpotCheck widget to your home screen — small, medium, or large — and see quiet nearby spots at a glance without even opening the app. No accounts required to browse. Sign up to report, earn badges, and connect with friends. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
The CrowdQ
Avoid crowded places with real-time busyness information. Decide if a location is worth visiting before you leave home, saving you time and preventing wasted trips. See live crowd levels for various venues.
- Real-time busyness levels
- Venue crowd information
- Avoid crowded places
- Plan trips efficiently
- Save time on visits
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CrowdQ tells you how busy a place is before you head out the door — so you can decide if it's worth the trip. See crowds in real time Check live busyness levels at restaurants, gyms, grocery stores, and more. No more guessing. No more wasted trips.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The CrowdQ at none against SpotCheck's 5. The CrowdQ also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). SpotCheck's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On price 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. SpotCheck sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. The CrowdQ asks for nothing beyond the download.
SpotCheck ships an update every 8 days, The CrowdQ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and July 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SpotCheck | The CrowdQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EYTAN AKHAVAN | CrowdQ LLC |
In-app purchases
SpotCheck
- SpotCheck Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- SpotCheck Pro$29.991 Year
- Small Tip$2.99
- Medium Tip$9.99
- Large Tip$24.99
The CrowdQ
No in-app purchases
