# Where's vs LineAlert

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Where's | LineAlert |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wheres/id839373107/reviews) | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linealert/id6478661397/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 24 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Jerry Juang](https://appshunter.io/developer/674402025) | [Kupaku Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1733641818) |

## What reviewers say

### Where's

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wheres/id839373107)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Where's Full Version | $2.99 | one-time |


### LineAlert

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linealert/id6478661397)

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.

**Highlights:** Community reporting of infrastructure damage, Geo-tagged photo submissions, Bandwidth-optimized reporting, Damage triage for utility companies, Power outage safety tips

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Where's free?

Where's is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is LineAlert free?

LineAlert is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Where's or LineAlert?

Where's and LineAlert are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 6 ratings respectively.

### Do Where's or LineAlert have ads?

Neither Where's nor LineAlert shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Where's or LineAlert?

Where's ships an update every 3 weeks, and LineAlert every 4 months. Most recently, Where's was updated on October 2, 2026 and LineAlert on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*