Comparison

OHIO811 vs SLV

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

SLV

Features
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Designed specifically for LED fixtures and network lighting control projects, SLV:GO AEP provides planning, installation and maintenance tools to help Utilities and Cities deploy and manage Intelligent Street lighting solution. Delivering advanced asset management, analytics and control capabilities, SLV:GO AEP has been chosen by many communities to control more than 3 million intelligent devices worldwide.

Screenshots

OHIO8114 screens
SLV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SLV at none against OHIO811's shown. OHIO811's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, 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, SLV every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
OHIO811 versus SLV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOHIO811SLV
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOhio Utilities Protection ServiceTerraGo

In-app purchases

None

OHIO811

No in-app purchases

None

SLV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OHIO811 free?
OHIO811 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SLV free?
SLV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OHIO811 or SLV have ads?
OHIO811 shows ads; SLV does not.
Which is updated more often, OHIO811 or SLV?
OHIO811 ships an update every 9 months, and SLV every 6 months. Most recently, OHIO811 was updated on October 21, 2026 and SLV on October 14, 2026.

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