Comparison

HPDTip vs Gotham Edifice

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

HPDTip

Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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)
Features
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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.

Screenshots

HPDTip3 screens
Gotham Edifice3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
HPDTip versus Gotham Edifice: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHPDTipGotham Edifice
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequencyEvery 60 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCity of HarrisonJoshua Kaden

In-app purchases

None

HPDTip

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Gotham Edifice

Subscriptions1
  • ACRIS integration7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time3
  • One dollar tip$0.99
  • Two dollar tip$1.99
  • Five dollar tip$4.99

Questions

Is HPDTip free?
HPDTip is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gotham Edifice free?
Gotham Edifice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HPDTip or Gotham Edifice have ads?
Neither HPDTip nor Gotham Edifice shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HPDTip or Gotham Edifice?
HPDTip ships an update every 60 months, and Gotham Edifice every 8 days. Most recently, HPDTip was updated on September 15, 2026 and Gotham Edifice on June 9, 2026.

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