Gowalla vs World Around Me
A side-by-side look at Gowalla and World Around Me. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.
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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World Around Me
Travel & Location
World Around Me is an augmented reality app for mobile devices that overlays information about points of interest, events, and places onto the user's real-time camera view. It allows users to explore their surroundings to discover things happening nearby.
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