# OAK 311 vs PickFlip

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | OAK 311 | PickFlip |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (698 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oak-311/id1316091489/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickflip/id6761280345/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **698** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 30.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 145 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [City of Oakland](https://appshunter.io/developer/1316091488) | [Russell Ketchum](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877195906) |

## What reviewers say

### OAK 311

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oak-311/id1316091489)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Successful issue resolution for many users
- 🚀 Quick response times on some reports
- 👍 Easy to use interface for most users
- 🔄 Seamless data migration from previous system
- 🙏 Appreciated by community members

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Extremely slow response times from city
- 🐛 Buggy and crash-prone application
- 😤 Reports closed without action taken
- 🗺️ Poor location detection and city boundary issues
- ❌ No accountability for completed work

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### PickFlip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickflip/id6761280345)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PickFlip Plus | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked 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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