Where's vs LineAlert
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Where's
This app visualizes your contacts on a personalized map, converting addresses into geographic information. It allows you to search for nearby places and add them to your address book, offering a convenient way to manage and view contact locations.
- Display contacts on map
- Create contact lists by search
- Search nearby places
- Add search results to address book
- Show contact details on map
- Personalized map view
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“Where’s” is world’s best and easiest to use app that shows contacts on map. The address information is converted from string to geographic info, so you are able to see a personal map that is customized for you and only you. The contact names are shown on map instead of using pin markers, that would let you browse map in a more convenient and efficient way. “Where’s” lets you - display contacts on map - create contact list by search their name, phone numbers, addresses, and note. - search nearby places - add search result to address book - show contact detail by tap label on map Use case - show coffee shops, restaurants, bars…etc - show clients’ offices to make your visit plan by locations - create home and work lists to differentiate where your friends are in different time period - show factories or stations for engineering or research purpose Limitations of this version - Only 3 contact list can be added - Only 5 persons can be added in one contact list - Only 30 search nearby results can be saved - Advertisement bar is shown *** Important *** All contact data are accessed by this app locally, not recorded out of your devices.
LineAlert
This app allows community members to report electrical infrastructure damage during power outages. It uses geo-tagging and optimized bandwidth to ensure reports are sent even in low-connectivity situations, helping utility companies prioritize repairs and restore power faster.
- Community reporting of infrastructure damage
- Geo-tagged photo submissions
- Bandwidth-optimized reporting
- Damage triage for utility companies
- Power outage safety tips
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Description In the wake of severe weather events, power outages can be more than damaging and inconvenient — they can be life-threatening. LineAlert empowers entire communities — friends, neighbors, and business owners — to take an active role in restoring power quickly and efficiently. By harnessing the power of community reporting and advanced geo-tagging technology, LineAlert offers a revolutionary approach to managing and reducing the duration of power outages. Key Features Community Reporting: LineAlert empowers residents to assist in the restoration of the grid, allowing users to submit geo-tagged photos and descriptions of electrical infrastructure damage directly through the app. Bandwidth Optimization: Normally, internet speeds are severely hampered during emergency events. but LineAlert is uniquely designed for situations where network connectivity is compromised, so LineAlert ensures that your images and reports are sent and received, even in low-bandwidth scenarios. Damage Triage: The app allows your utility company to prioritize damage reports, assisting in the quick identification of the most critical issues. Safety Tips: LineAlert provides essential safety information and guidelines to follow during power outages, ensuring you and your community stay safe. How It Works Download the LineAlert app and create an account. In the event of a power outage, use the app to take geo-tagged photos of damage. Submit your photo. The app will ensure transmission even in low bandwidth conditions. Utility companies receive and prioritize reports, expediting the restoration process. Empower Your Community With LineAlert, every user becomes a vital link in the chain of rapid response. Together, we can reduce the impact of power outages and help our communities recover faster. Download LineAlert today and be a part of a proactive solution in power outage management! Contact Us: For support, suggestions, or feedback, please contact us at demo@linealert.com. Please note: LineAlert is not a substitute for emergency services. In case of immediate danger or emergency situations, please contact your local emergency services.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LineAlert at none against Where's's 1. LineAlert also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 1). Where's's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and monetization model 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. Where's sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LineAlert asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Where's against 5.0 for LineAlert. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LineAlert has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Where's ships an update every 3 weeks, LineAlert every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Where's | LineAlert |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Jerry Juang | Kupaku Incorporated |
Customer experience
Where's
LineAlert
In-app purchases
Where's
- Where's Full Version$2.99
LineAlert
No in-app purchases









