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Add to SafariWhen comparing Locale vs On{x}, the Slant community recommends Locale for most people. In the question“What are the best Android apps for making your phone automatically perform certain actions based on set criteria?” Locale is ranked 9th while On{x} is ranked 10th. The most important reason people chose Locale is:
Even with Locale's advanced functionality, users have reported no noticeable effect on battery life.
Question Ranking
Pros
Pro No noticeable effect on battery life
Even with Locale's advanced functionality, users have reported no noticeable effect on battery life.
Pro Uses Google data backup API
All the "situations" used on Locale are saved using Google data backup API, so once the variables are right, they will never be lost.
Pro Balances ease of use and complexity
This app is complex, but the UI makes it easy for anyone to use without much of a learning curve.
Pro Optimized for low battery drain
Pro Uses WiFi to determine location
Instead of using GPS like other apps, Locale uses WiFi to determine a user's location when possible. This is one of the reasons that Locale is so efficient when it comes to battery life.
Pro Access to scripts
On{x} users have access to a whole database of specialized scripts that can be edited or used as they are.
Pro Program remotely
Instead of having to edit code directly from your phone, code is edited through Microsoft's onx.ms website.
Pro Detects speed and acts accordingly
This app tracks users by GPS and knows if they are sitting still, walking, running, or driving. This functionality can be used to trigger actions when a certain pace is achieved, such as "Play music when I start running."
The GPS integration can also be useful for triggering actions when a user leaves or arrives at a location. Popular recipes that use the GPS function are "Remind me to work out if I haven't been to the gym in 3 days" or "Text my boyfriend when I leave work".
Cons
Con Project seems to be dead
There are several forum posts on their website inquiring if the project is still being developed, and there do not appear to be any responses from developers. To add to this, the last update for this app was in February of 2014
Con Forced Facebook login
Although all the recipes can be seen and used without Facebook login, many users find Facebook integration unnecessary.
Con Bad for battery life
The GPS tracking is horrible for battery life, but other variables might make this con bearable.
Con Bare
While this app is incredibly useful, not much emphasis is put on making the UI pretty. This in no way effects the functionality of the app, but some users might find the basic interface unappealing.
