SFU Vault vs Van311
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SFU Vault
This app provides secure, locally-hosted file storage for Simon Fraser University members. It offers cloud-like sync and sharing capabilities while adhering to privacy laws. Access your SFU-related data from multiple devices with peace of mind.
- Locally-hosted file storage
- File sync and share
- Secure data storage
- Multi-device sync
- Compliance with privacy laws
- Web access
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The SFU Vault app allows any Simon Fraser University member with an active SFU Computing ID to use the SFU Vault file sync and share space based on SFU's ownCloud Enterprise deployment. Files uploaded to SFU Vault are stored in the SFU Data Centre, ensuring that your SFU-related data is secure and your use of this space is compliant with the British Columbia Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) laws related to the use of online services. SFU Vault is the preferred file storage space for members of SFU who need "cloud" and multi-device sync capabilities but who cannot use commercial/alternative services due to BC FIPPA concerns. Log in with your SFU Computing ID and password. SFU Vault is also accessible on the web at https://vault.sfu.ca.
Van311
Easily connect with the City of Vancouver for services and updates. Report maintenance issues like potholes or graffiti with location and photo details. Access online services and get emergency information conveniently.
- Request city services
- Report maintenance issues
- Geo-locate issues
- Add photos to reports
- Get emergency updates
- Access online services
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Connect with the City of Vancouver anywhere, any time! Van311 lets you request a service, get emergency updates, or get quick access to our online services. Using this official City of Vancouver app, you can report City maintenance issues, such as potholes, graffiti, or burnt out street lights. It will geo-locate your location and give you the option to add a picture to help describe the issue. Have questions, a problem, or feedback? Reach out to us at van311.ca/contact-us.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Van311 at 9% against SFU Vault's 0%. SFU Vault's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SFU Vault ships an update every 4 months, Van311 every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SFU Vault | Van311 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 9.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Simon Fraser University | City of Vancouver |
Customer experience
SFU Vault
Van311
In-app purchases
SFU Vault
No in-app purchases
Van311
No in-app purchases
