OHIO811 vs MicDropp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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)
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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!
MicDropp
Easily record and send audio messages to others or save them to your personal account. Features include a script prompter with adjustable text and speed, and Dropbox integration for syncing across devices. Supports external microphones for broadcast quality recordings.
- Record and send audio
- Script prompter with adjustable text
- Dropbox integration for syncing
- Personal recording option
- External microphone support
- Broadcast quality audio
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This app partners with MicDropp.com allowing you to easily record and send audio to the person who has requested it, or to your own account. Attach your Dropbox and sync files across your devices. Enter a session by clicking a link or entering a code - or if you’re just wanting to record for yourself, use the personal recording option (limited to 3 minutes). MicDropp comes with a script prompter, allowing you to enter and edit your text, which scrolls as it records. Adjust the speed and size to make it just right for you. Record in low and broadcast quality, even attach an external compatible microphone. MicDropp is perfect for recording speeches, lectures, meetings, interviews, podcasts, notes and so much more. To find out more visit www.micdropp.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MicDropp at 4.0 against OHIO811's 3.3. MicDropp also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and ads (none vs shown). OHIO811's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 1). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MicDropp holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OHIO811 has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of OHIO811's written reviews are positive against 100% of MicDropp's.
OHIO811 ships an update every 9 months, MicDropp every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OHIO811 | MicDropp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (11 ratings) | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ohio Utilities Protection Service | Swipe Digital Ltd |
Customer experience
OHIO811
MicDropp
In-app purchases
OHIO811
No in-app purchases
MicDropp
No in-app purchases
