# On This Spot

> Explore local history and create your own then and now photos

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.onthisspot](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.onthisspot)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.onthisspot`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** On This Spot Enterprises Inc.
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 15,113
- **Rating:** 3.71 / 5 (114 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.2.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-09
- **First published:** 2016-07-09
- **Publisher country:** CA
- **Size:** 137 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.onthisspot)
- **Website:** [http://onthisspot.ca](http://onthisspot.ca/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://onthisspot.ca/app/privacy.html](http://onthisspot.ca/app/privacy.html)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #483,019 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RUN_USER_INITIATED_JOBS`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.onthisspot.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

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

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.onthisspot)