Comparison

OHIO811 vs Spectra Precision Laser Remote

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

Head to head
About

OHIO811

This app serves as a communication link for individuals planning to dig, relaying requests to utility companies. It provides information on safe digging practices, upcoming events, and legal requirements. Users can check line markings and submit excavation requests.

Highlights
  • Relay digging requests to utilities
  • Safe digging information
  • Upcoming events calendar
  • Legal and legislative updates
  • Positive Response for line markings
  • Submit single address locates (e-dig)
  • View nearby excavations (Near ticket)
Features
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Established in 1972, OHIO811 is a nonprofit organization that serves as a communication link between utility companies and individuals planning any digging activity. Though OHIO811 does not physically mark lines, we do relay digging and excavation requests to our member network of utilities and underground facility owners. This network includes, but not limited to cable television, natural gas, electrical, water, sewer, and telecommunications companies. Our continued commitment to advanced technologies has given our organization an advantage, recognized both statewide and nationally. We also devote a significant portion of our time and resources to promoting safe digging throughout the state, through presentations, special events, partnerships, and public education and outreach initiatives. Download the OHIO811 app, it has lots of helpful information to those new to the "Call Before You Dig" process as well as those familiar with the process. You can view upcoming events, how OHIO811 works, the law, legislative updates, contract locator lists, videos of the safe digging process, FAQ's, information on Damage Prevention Councils and the Public Outreach Team or what it takes to be a member of our service using Membership options. Use Positive Response to check on who has marked their lineS. e-dig can be used to enter single address locates. Users of i-dig can now enter tickets using our new HTML 5 i-dig. Near ticket will show you where excavations are taking place around your current location. Remember, Call (or click) before you dig! It's fast, it's free and it's the law!

About

Spectra Precision Laser Remote

Features
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The Laser Remote App controls your Spectra Precision Laser. It is easy and intuitive to use. Use your smart device to have a large graphical interface on hand to change settings, rotation speed, or grade value of your laser when the feature is available in your laser. The Spectra Precision Laser Remote App connects to the GL1425C, HV1305C, HV1305GC, and LL1505C directly. The products LL300S, HV302(G), GL412N, GL422N, GL612N, GL622N, GL622IR, UL633N, DG613(G), and DG813 require the ST805 for Bluetooth® connectivity.

Screenshots

OHIO8114 screens
Spectra Precision Laser Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Spectra Precision Laser Remote at none against OHIO811's shown. Spectra Precision Laser Remote also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 9 months). OHIO811's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OHIO811 ships an update every 9 months, Spectra Precision Laser Remote every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
OHIO811 versus Spectra Precision Laser Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOHIO811Spectra Precision Laser Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOhio Utilities Protection ServiceSpectra Precision

In-app purchases

None

OHIO811

No in-app purchases

None

Spectra Precision Laser Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OHIO811 free?
OHIO811 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Spectra Precision Laser Remote free?
Spectra Precision Laser Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OHIO811 or Spectra Precision Laser Remote have ads?
OHIO811 shows ads; Spectra Precision Laser Remote does not.
Which is updated more often, OHIO811 or Spectra Precision Laser Remote?
OHIO811 ships an update every 9 months, and Spectra Precision Laser Remote every 4 months. Most recently, OHIO811 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Spectra Precision Laser Remote on October 20, 2026.

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