# grcity 311 vs MiChildSupport

The clearest difference is rating: MiChildSupport at 4.5 against grcity 311's 2.1. MiChildSupport also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 20). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

MiChildSupport holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MiChildSupport has 1.2K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of grcity 311's written reviews are positive against 14% of MiChildSupport's.

grcity 311 ships an update every 11 months, MiChildSupport every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | grcity 311 | MiChildSupport |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grcity-311/id1252759264/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/michildsupport/id6553957161/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | **14.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 19 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The City of Grand Rapids](https://appshunter.io/developer/1535985157) | [State of Michigan - Department of Technology, Management and Budget](https://appshunter.io/developer/445605991) |

## What reviewers say

### grcity 311

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grcity-311/id1252759264)

Report and track city service requests for Grand Rapids. View requests from others nearby and manage your own service tickets easily. Access 311 services directly from your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Submit service requests, View nearby requests, Track request status, Access 311 services, Manage service tickets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### MiChildSupport

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/michildsupport/id6553957161)

Access and manage your child support case with ease. Apply for services, complete forms, view case status, track payments, and update your information. Receive important notifications directly to your device.

**Highlights:** Apply for child support services, Complete online forms, Download case documents, Update personal information, Track case status, View payment history, Make payments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is grcity 311 free?

grcity 311 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MiChildSupport free?

MiChildSupport is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, grcity 311 or MiChildSupport?

MiChildSupport is rated higher. grcity 311 averages 2.1 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while MiChildSupport averages 4.5 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do grcity 311 or MiChildSupport have ads?

grcity 311 shows ads; MiChildSupport does not.

### Which is updated more often, grcity 311 or MiChildSupport?

grcity 311 ships an update every 11 months, and MiChildSupport every 3 months. Most recently, grcity 311 was updated on November 2, 2026 and MiChildSupport on November 8, 2026.

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