OAK 311 vs Burr
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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!
Burr
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Burr is a simple notebook for home espresso lovers. Photograph your bean bag, name the coffee, pick a roast level, and save your grinder setting—organized on your iPhone with no account required. HOW IT WORKS • Snap or upload a photo of your espresso bag • Enter the bean name and optional roast (light, medium, or dark) • Record your grind as a dial number or short note • Scroll your history anytime—tap a bean to review it FREE TO START Save up to 10 beans on the free plan—enough to try Burr with your current rotation. BURR PRO (OPTIONAL) Upgrade for unlimited bean logs. Choose monthly, yearly, or lifetime access. Restore purchases anytime from the app menu. PRIVACY FIRST Your bean photos and notes are stored on your device. Burr is built for quick logging at the grinder, not for social sharing or cloud sync. Perfect when you’re dialing in a new bag or want to remember what actually worked last time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OAK 311 at none against Burr's 1. Burr's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price and ads 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. Burr sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. OAK 311 asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | OAK 311 | Burr |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (705 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 30.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 705 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 145 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | City of Oakland | Christian Vergara |
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
Burr
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
OAK 311
No in-app purchases
Burr
- Burr Pro$4.99









