Location-Based Check-In Apps

Foursquare – Find Places to Eat, Drink, and Visit

sort of the perceived “industry leader,” I chose foursquare because it seems that no matter what other service you’re on, you’re on 4sq. Benefits include: mayor specials (though I’ve never been able to unlock one), and some benefits for repeat business.

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Gowalla

Benefit over 4sq: photos at check-in! Downfall: not as many people use it.

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Brightkite

First one to market that I remember, BrightKite was also great about allowing photo uploads, but seems that this was the choice for the early adopters and has been pushed out by the new players.

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Whrrl

I’m still new to this one but I dig the “societies” or social groups that each checkin puts you in – great way to find what others with similar interests are also checking out near you.

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