On This Spot

Name: On This Spot
Rating: 4 (114 reviews)
Author: On This Spot Enterprises Inc.

By: On This Spot Enterprises Inc.

Explore local history and create your own then and now photos

Features & Capabilities

On This Spot is a unique Chrome extension that immerses users in local history through curated historical walking tours. It offers an innovative camera and image editing tool that lets you create personalized then and now photos by aligning old historic photos with the exact modern-day locations where they were originally taken. This interactive experience encourages exploration and appreciation of historical landmarks and transformations over time, making it perfect for history enthusiasts and casual explorers alike.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Education Photography

By:

On This Spot Enterprises Inc.

Downloads:

14,765 20

Rating:

4.00

(114) 0.36

Version:

4.4.0 Last updated: 2025-11-26

Version code:

121

Creation date:

2016-07-09

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE Very high risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION Moderate risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk

Size:

44.62MB

Email:

in*****@onthisspot.ca

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-04

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 469,733 ▼ 4,051

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

On This Spot Enterprises Inc.

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.onthisspot

Email:

in*****@onthisspot.ca

Website:

http://onthisspot.ca

User Reviews

Users appreciate 'On This Spot' for its unique and educational approach to exploring history through comparative photos and informative write-ups. The app is praised for being easy to use and enhancing self-guided tours, especially in smaller communities. However, common issues include text display problems, lack of zoom and search features, bugs affecting photo and login functions, and occasionally outdated historical content. Overall, users find the app engaging and informative, with potential for further enhancements in usability and features.

Pros

Unique concept combining historical 'then and now' photos with informative text
Easy to use interface with engaging features like slider to compare past and present images
Offers educational value and enrichment about local history, making tours more enjoyable
Applicable to smaller communities and less tourist-heavy locations, not just big cities
Allows users to be their own tour guides, enhancing self-exploration experiences

Cons

Text descriptions sometimes get cut off or are not fully viewable, especially in landscape mode
Lack of features such as zooming photos and a search function limits usability
App has bugs, including crashes related to photo taking and login issues
The slider feature is not available or fully functional in all viewing modes (e.g., landscape fullscreen)
Some historical content may be outdated or not updated to reflect recent changes