Foursquare has released an apparently small update to its iOS application, adding 1/10 score that displays next to the name of the location. This new small update makes it a direct competitor to many of the suggestion surfacing firms, especially Yelp. The data is based on loads of report that Foursquare takes in that it says result more accurately and varies output when compared to other standard ‘other site’, where scores can be in the middle.
Foursquare confirms that it is not using star ratings offered by its visitors to come up with scores, which are given on a scale of 1 to 10. It has combined a bunch of reports, including likes, popularity, local expertise, tips, dislikes, and loyalty as well as over 3 billion check-ins it has gathered from 25 million clients.
The new app that Foursquare has created opens the Explore feature to those who haven’t registered for the services. It is one of the fantastic ways for users to collect data in a very careful method. The consumption of multiple data elements could offer a dynamic rating moderately better than the star measurement that could be either act of negative advice or eradicate a capricious feedback, producing a more accurate rating over time. The check-in app has ten-point rating system for local businesses.
Foursquare is binding deeper into Yelp sector, releasing a 10-point rating system with its iOS application update. However, check-in new social network Foursquare says its new model is completely different from the other types of scoring and is competing with none. It wrote in its official blog post that instead of 3.5 stars that other sites offer Foursquare has come up with new rating that powers Explore. The method that this rating system works for iOS customers can go into Explore part of the app to add or just to see the scores next to the name of boutique, bar, restaurant, and many other places. Users can also check out the ratings online at its official website.
Foursquare has been working on the project from many months in an effort to become a local search engine rather than a simple social network check-in. Last month, it opened a new website with a search box and was open to both registered and non-registered members. It is also working on adding more specific info to its registers, such as price of the place (stores) when it opens.
In August, Yelp revamped its social connections and app restaurant menus for its cellphone users.