# Improve Detroit

> Report city infrastructure and quality-of-life issues with location and photos. (iPhone/iPad app by City of Detroit.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/improve-detroit/id879463277 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [City of Detroit](https://appshunter.io/developer/1413260519)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.62/5 from 996 App Store ratings · 53 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 142 MB
- Languages: Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, Spanish and 3 more
- Released: 2014-05-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/improve-detroit/id879463277/reviews.md

## What is Improve Detroit?

For reporting running water, potholes, damaged street signs, and other issues, Improve Detroit makes reporting a neighborhood problem to City Hall easier than ever. This app uses your location and gives you a menu of common quality-of-life conditions to choose from in your service request. Uploading a photo with your report also helps the City staff quickly identify the problem. You may comment on your submissions and you will be notified when the status of the issue is updated.

## Key features

- Report neighborhood problems
- Uses device location
- Menu of common issues
- Upload photos with reports
- Comment on submissions
- Receive status updates

## What do users think of Improve Detroit?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Good response times
- 👍 Helpful in getting things done
- 👍 Timely resolution of issues
- 👍 Convenient and responsive

**Cons**

- 🐛 App doesn't work
- 🐛 Slow responses
- 🐛 No connection to BSEED
- 🐛 Issues not resolved
- 🐛 Outdated information
- 🐛 Difficult to use

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App doesn't let users file reports or sign up
- Reported issues not resolved
- Responses are slow or non-existent
- Issues closed without being fixed

**Most requested features**

- Better user interface for reporting abandoned vehicles
- Update and improve the app
- Improve connectivity with other city departments
- Allow anonymous reporting
- Expand the types of issues that can be reported

## Recent user reviews (10 of 53)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/improve-detroit/id879463277/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great App

*2026-06-25, version 6.5.0*

Easy to navigate and great results

### 5/5 — Speedy Turnaround

*2026-03-15, version 6.3.1*

When I post a problem within 48 hours it’s addressed

### 4/5 — Goo response times!

*2026-01-27, version 6.2.7*

They are cery good about rectifying issues on this app. this is the first time I’ve experienced the City actually resolving issues! Good job Detroit Staff! We appreciate all that you do!

### 5/5 — Improve Detroit

*2025-06-16, version 6.2.1*

I find this app to be very helpful in getting things done around the city of Detroit. I have used us on several occasions for trash pick up nooses abatement, illegal, dumping, vacant, lots and cars that are illegally dumped I fine also that once II enter something on the app that it is done in a timely basis. I really appreciate this app.

### 5/5 — Abandoned vehicles

*2025-04-14, version 6.1.0*

There could be a better user interface when reporting abandoned vehicles.

### 1/5 — App doesn’t work.

*2025-04-03, version 6.1.0*

Doesn’t let me file a report or even sign up. Horrible.

### 1/5 — Hole in  alley

*2025-02-09, version 5.17.0*

I have filed two complaints about hole in our alley that has only grown larger swallowing the warning saw horse placed there my DPW !It continues to be a SAFETY HAZARD and a threat to our sewer line in the alley,which poses a threat to my house (not my sewer line connection from my house)! Please contact me when you’re going to come out and examine this situation because I don’t feel like being gaslighted again by DPW thank you in advance !

### 1/5 — slow responses and no connection to BSEED

*2024-11-08, version 5.17.0*

This app doesn't have any connectivity to the building department, which exists in a premodern state. This makes it useful for about a third of what it should be useful for. I've been trying to get them to address this for years to no avail.

### 1/5 — Useless system

*2024-10-02, version 5.17.0*

Reported several issues , the response time was so long that the issues no longer were visible. This system is nothing more than a place for residents to complain and feel like they did something when in reality nothing happens.

### 4/5 — App

*2024-08-25, version 5.17.0*

Need update

## Frequently asked questions about Improve Detroit

### What does Improve Detroit do?

Improve Detroit is an application designed to simplify the process of reporting neighborhood problems to City Hall. It allows users to report issues such as running water, potholes, and damaged street signs directly to city staff.

### How do I report an issue?

To report an issue, open the app, which will use your current location. You will then be presented with a menu of common quality-of-life conditions to select from for your service request. You can also upload a photo to help staff identify the problem more quickly.

### Is Improve Detroit free to use?

Yes, Improve Detroit is a free application. There are no costs associated with downloading or using the app, and it does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements.

### What kind of issues can I report?

You can report a variety of neighborhood problems, including running water, potholes, and damaged street signs. The app provides a menu of common quality-of-life conditions to choose from when submitting your service request.

### Will I be notified about my report?

Yes, you will be notified when the status of your submitted issue is updated. You can also comment on your submissions within the app.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.5.0 — 2026-05-21

- This release introduces full landscape orientation support across all primary application tabs to improve accessibility and viewing flexibility.

### 6.3.1 — 2026-03-12

- This update introduces smarter category suggestions powered by AI, improved search functionality, and in-app update prompts for a smoother experience.

### 6.2.7 — 2026-01-27

- Update age ratings responses

### 6.2.6 — 2025-12-12

- Bug fixes and minor enhancements

### 6.2.1 — 2025-04-24

- Accessibility improvements (WCAG)
- Map improvement in duplicate request detection
- User account logout improvement

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