OHIO811 vs FYLD
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!
FYLD
This platform uses machine learning to convert video and audio into real-time workflows, risk assessments, and analytics. It aims to reduce manual paperwork, save time, and improve site safety.
- Real-time workflows
- Visual risk assessments
- Analytics dashboards
- Machine learning integration
- Paperwork elimination
- Time saving
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FYLD is an award-winning digital platform that automatically transforms video and audio footage into real-time workflows, visual risk assessments, and analytics dashboards. Harnessing the power of machine learning, FYLD eliminates paperwork, saves time, and creates safer sites.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: OHIO811 at 3.3 against FYLD's 2.7. OHIO811 also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 43%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). FYLD's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 9 months). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
OHIO811 holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of OHIO811's written reviews are positive against 43% of FYLD's.
OHIO811 ships an update every 9 months, FYLD every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OHIO811 | FYLD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (11 ratings) — better | 2.7 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better | 42.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 4 weeks — 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 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 184 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ohio Utilities Protection Service | FYLD Limited |
Customer experience
OHIO811
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In-app purchases
OHIO811
No in-app purchases
FYLD
No in-app purchases









