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Facebook Places vs Gowalla

A side-by-side look at Facebook Places and Gowalla. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Facebook Places

Facebook Places

Social & Communications

Facebook Places is a location-based service that allows Facebook users to check in to places and share their location. It integrates with Facebook's news feed so users can see when their friends check in nearby.

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Gowalla

Gowalla

Social & Communications

Gowalla was a location-based social networking website and mobile app launched in 2007. It allowed users to check-in at various locations and connect with friends to share places they have visited. The service shut down in 2012 after being acquired by Facebook.

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