MesaNow vs ALC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MesaNow
Access your utility accounts, city news, and event calendars. Stay informed about local government, parks, and road restrictions. More city services are planned for future updates.
- Utility account access
- City news updates
- Event calendars
- Video city leadership
- Park information
- Road restriction details
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Official application for the City of Mesa Arizona. Access to utility accounts, news, calendars, video city leadership and information about where you live, parks and road restrictions. More city services coming soon.
ALC
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ALC-303 makes it easy to connect, manage, and monitor your ALC-303 system from one convenient app. Designed for Secure Ride Technologies users, the app gives you quick access to device status, setup tools, and connected features that support your ALC-303 experience. With a simple interface and streamlined navigation, you can manage your device and account with confidence. Features include: • Connect to your ALC-303 device • View device status and connection information • Access dash camera and connected device features • Register and manage supported devices • Monitor recordings, media, and device information • Manage account details and settings Whether you are setting up a new device or checking your current system status, ALC-303 helps keep everything in one place. For support, please contact Secure Ride Technologies.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ALC at every 3 weeks against MesaNow's every 3 months. MesaNow's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MesaNow ships an update every 3 months, ALC every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MesaNow | ALC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (22 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 23.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 22 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | City of Mesa | Secure Ride Technologies |
In-app purchases
MesaNow
No in-app purchases
ALC
No in-app purchases
