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Foursquare vs. Gowalla Throwdown

Gowa vs foursquare Lets you keep your exact whereabouts fuzzy if you want. Manditorily precise when you check in. No hiding out. GPS Locator Personal to-do list, friends' to-do lists, and location-based social tips To Do Lists Social to-do lists called "trips" In more than 100 major cities, soon to be available anywhere. Geographic Availability Available anywhere (currently 7,500 cities added) Search listings, location-based listings, and friends' favorites Categorized listings, plus location-based listings City Guide Badges for doing stuff, plus custom badges available for businesses and events Pins for accomplishing stuff, plus items you can pick up and drop (like virtual geocaching) Game Incentives & Awards Simple, nice interface. Not intrusive or an eyesore. Design/Usability Heavy design emphasis. Compete for mayorship of venues to claim your turf. In-Game Top 10 lists of users for each Competition venue. iPhone and Android apps, soon iPhone app, soon to have Android app. Cther devices can use mobile website. to have BlackBerry app. Other devices can use mobile website. Device Support Many businesses give freebies and discounts to Foursquare mayors and frequent patrons. They are giving out lots of free prizes for the holidays. Real-Life Perks Receive pings when your friends checkin or shout. Tum off pings for individuals or for certain time periods. Receive pings when your friends checkin or shout. Tum off pings for individuals, Friend Management vs foursquare

Foursquare vs. Gowalla Throwdown

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Regardless of who developed what first, these networks may soon work their way into your own social circles. The big question: Which should you use? The answer may simply be, “Whichever one your fr...

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