DP 311 vs NICOR NLC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DP 311
Access city services and report issues directly from your device, anytime. This application provides a convenient way to connect with your local government and ensure your concerns are addressed promptly.
- 24/7 City Hall Access
- Report City Issues
- Customer Service Focused
- Accessible City Information
- Fast Issue Reporting
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Delivering an open, more accessible City Hall in the palm of your hand, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays. We are committed to great customer service and look forward to hearing from you. Tap right into your city and report the issue fast with DP 311!
NICOR NLC
This app enables remote control of compatible luminaires through a Bluetooth Mesh network. It allows users to define groups and zones, create scenes, adjust settings, and monitor energy usage. Access can be shared easily via QR codes.
- Define and Control Groups and Zones
- Create and Manage Scenes
- Adjust Occupancy/Vacancy Settings
- Utilize Daylight Harvesting
- Monitor Energy Usage
- Share Access via QR Codes
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NICOR's Network Lighting Controls (NLC) is a Bluetooth Mesh Lighting Control System. The NLC lighting control network is comprised of various NLC enabled luminaires including the following components: - PIR Occupancy Sensors - PIR Daylight Sensors - Load Controllers - Power Packs - Wall Control Switches - Mesh System Nodes Each component utilizes Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Mesh to remotely control and operate compatible luminaires. Scale up from individual luminaires to groups, zones, and entire establishments. The NLC system can control up to 100 luminaires per zone across multiple rooms. Manage controls and luminaires directly from the app with integrated features: - Define and Control Groups and Zones - Create and Manage Scenes - Adjust Occupancy/Vacancy Settings - Utilize Daylight Harvesting - Control Task Tuning/High-End Trim Settings - Set and Define Schedules - Monitor Energy Usage - Integrated DLC NLC5 Encrypted Security - Share Access Simply via QR Codes To learn more about NICOR NLC and view a full list of components and NLC enabled luminaires, visit https://nicorlighting.com/network-lighting-controls/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DP 311 at 2.6 against NICOR NLC's 1.9. DP 311 also leads on review sentiment (25% vs 0%). NICOR NLC's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (15 vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
DP 311 holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of DP 311's written reviews are positive against 0% of NICOR NLC's.
DP 311 ships an update every 6 months, NICOR NLC every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DP 311 | NICOR NLC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (5 ratings) — better | 1.9 (15 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 15 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GOGov, Inc. | Nicor Lighting |
Customer experience
DP 311
NICOR NLC
In-app purchases
DP 311
No in-app purchases
NICOR NLC
No in-app purchases
