Comparison

OAK 311 vs PickFlip

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

Head to head
About

OAK 311

Easily report non-emergency issues in Oakland, California, with photo attachments and GPS location. Track your reports, engage with community submissions, and stay updated on city news and events.

Highlights
  • Report non-emergency issues
  • Attach photos to reports
  • Automatic or manual GPS location
  • Follow and comment on issues
  • Receive action notifications
  • Connect to city social media
  • View city news and events
Features
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OAK 311 makes connecting with the City of Oakland, California easier than ever. You can quickly report non-emergency issues (such as potholes, graffiti, or damaged sidewalks), and even attach a photo of the issue. You can also comment on and follow issues that have been reported by others in Oakland. The exact location of the issue can either be pulled automatically using GPS or adjusted manually. Once submitted, the report will be directly routed to the appropriate department within the City of Oakland and you will be notified when action is taken. Community members can follow and comment on your submission. In addition, the app can be used to connect to the City of Oakland on social media, find out the latest news, check out upcoming events, and more! OAK 311 makes it easier than ever to reach out to the City!

About

PickFlip

This app helps families make quick, random decisions with custom lists. Easily choose dinner, games, or who goes first with a fun, retro interface. Share choices or links via QR codes.

Highlights
  • Create custom decision lists
  • Randomly select items from lists
  • Set a default favorite list
  • View recent pick history
  • Share app via QR code
  • Generate shareable QR codes from URLs
Features
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PickFlip is a quick, simple decision-maker for families. Create your own Pick Lists once, then tap PickFlip whenever it’s time to choose. Whether you’re deciding what’s for dinner, what game to play, which movie to watch, or who goes first, PickFlip gives you a clean random pick with a fun retro flip-board feel. Features: - Create custom Pick Lists - Tap once for a fair random pick - Set a favorite default list - Review recent pick history - Share PickFlip with a built-in QR code - Fast, simple, no account required - Designed for quick everyday family decisions PickFlip Plus unlocks even more: - Remove ads - Create unlimited Pick Lists - Access bonus Trivia and Sorting lists - Paste URLs and turn them into shareable QR codes - Keep your most recent custom QR codes handy PickFlip is perfect for: - Parents settling tie-breakers - Kids choosing between activities - Family movie or dinner decisions - Quick “who wins?” moments - Sharing links as QR codes - Any small choice where you want a fair pick When everyone wants something different, PickFlip makes the decision easy. Terms of Use (EULA): https://rjfstudios.com/tos Privacy Policy: https://rjfstudios.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

OAK 3114 screens
PickFlip4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PickFlip at 5.0 against OAK 311's 4.4. PickFlip also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). OAK 311's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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. PickFlip sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. OAK 311 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PickFlip holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OAK 311 has 698 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OAK 311 ships an update every 3 months, PickFlip every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
OAK 311 versus PickFlip: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOAK 311PickFlip
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (698 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings698 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size145 MB20 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCity of OaklandRussell Ketchum

Customer experience

OAK 311

All ratings672 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral5.4%
Negative10.4%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive30.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative58.3%

PickFlip

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

OAK 311

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Photo selection always uses previous image
  • App loses all data when pressing photo button
  • Verification code never arrives
  • Map feature crashes
  • License plate field won't populate
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  • App becomes unresponsive during signup
  • App freezes when reopening cases with photos
  • Network errors preventing report submission
  • Incorrect city auto-fill using zip codes

Requested features

7 requests
  • Tree trimming and low-hanging branch reporting
  • Better step-by-step instructions
  • Touch ID sign-in capability
  • Photo verification by city workers before case closure
  • Ability to report duplicate issues in same location
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  • Improved error messaging on submission failures
  • Case closure functionality by users

PickFlip

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

OAK 311

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PickFlip

Subscriptions1
  • PickFlip Plus$0.991 Month

Questions

Is OAK 311 free?
OAK 311 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PickFlip free?
PickFlip is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, OAK 311 or PickFlip?
PickFlip is rated higher. OAK 311 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 698 ratings, while PickFlip averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do OAK 311 or PickFlip have ads?
PickFlip shows ads; OAK 311 does not.
Which is updated more often, OAK 311 or PickFlip?
OAK 311 ships an update every 3 months, and PickFlip every 2 months. Most recently, OAK 311 was updated on October 26, 2026 and PickFlip on October 24, 2026.

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