HPDTip vs Gotham Edifice
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HPDTip
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The HPDTip app provides the ability to submit anonymous tips to the Harrison, OH Police Department. The app also displays agency crime alerts and other organization web and social media content.
Gotham Edifice
Access detailed public information about New York City addresses, including physical data, city agency records, and zoning details. Features include address search, map-based discovery, and the ability to favorite locations for quick reference.
- Address details and physical data
- City agency records (DOB, 311, HPD)
- Zoning and district information
- Map-based address search
- Autocomplete address search
- Favorite locations
- ACRIS document access (subscription)
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Gotham Edifice lets you view public information about New York City addresses. You can see details about the physical location, its zones and districts, as well as lists of related data from various City Agencies. The displayed information includes: * Address details (borough, block, lot, building ID number, etc.) * Physical data (speed limit, street width, etc.) * Hurricane Evacuation Zone, Police & Fire data, Sanitation schedules * Election zones and other district data Additionally, the following items from City agencies are listed: * Department of Buildings (DOB) Job Filings * DOB Complaints * DOB Violations * 311 Service Requests * Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) Violations ** NEW ** * ACRIS documents (with subscription) Search by tapping the map. Alternatively, the address search screen features autocomplete, for speedy address finding. There is also a list of recent searches, for convenience. Any of the found items can be marked as a favorite. Favorite items will show up on the map for easy reference. The data is pulled from NYC’s Geoclient API (https://api-portal.nyc.gov/api-details#api=geoclient), and from NYC Open Data (https://opendata.cityofnewyork.us/). Please note that more comprehensive and current data can be found on a given City agency’s website. This app is provided as a public service. There is no tracking or data collection. The code is written for iOS in Swift, using Apple’s frameworks, with no third-party libraries.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HPDTip at none against Gotham Edifice's 4. HPDTip also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). Gotham Edifice's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 60 months). On price, ads and device support 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. Gotham Edifice sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. HPDTip asks for nothing beyond the download.
HPDTip ships an update every 60 months, Gotham Edifice every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and June 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HPDTip | Gotham Edifice |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 60 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | City of Harrison | Joshua Kaden |
In-app purchases
HPDTip
No in-app purchases
Gotham Edifice
- ACRIS integration7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- One dollar tip$0.99
- Two dollar tip$1.99
- Five dollar tip$4.99





