Comparison

StartCARE vs Windsor 311

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

Head to head
About

StartCARE

This app performs network tests and diagnostics to help support agents resolve internet issues quickly. It allows users to share test results and, with permission, enables agents to remotely connect to modems for troubleshooting and settings adjustments.

Highlights
  • Network tests and diagnostics
  • Share test results with support
  • Remote modem connection
  • Troubleshoot and fix settings
  • Quick issue resolution
Read full description

Only run this app if you've been referred by a start.ca support agent. StartCARE runs a variety of network tests and diagnostics and allows you to share them with the support representative who's working hard to solve your problem. This information will help them to solve your issue quickly so you can go back to enjoying your Internet package to the fullest! StartCARE can also allow start.ca support agents to connect to your modem to run tests and fix settings with your permission.

About

Windsor 311

Easily connect with city services through your mobile device. Report issues or ask questions with the ability to attach photos and pinpoint your location using GPS.

Highlights
  • Report issues
  • Ask questions
  • Attach photos
  • Use GPS for location
  • Contact city services
Features
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Windsor 311 offers you a simple way to get in touch with city services using your mobile device. With our intuitive icons, you can ask a question or report an issue, with options to include photos and use GPS to easily indicate your location.

Screenshots

StartCARE3 screens
Windsor 3114 screens

Verdict

The call

StartCARE and Windsor 311 both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of StartCARE's written reviews are positive against 0% of Windsor 311's. StartCARE also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for StartCARE against 5.0 for Windsor 311. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of StartCARE's written reviews are positive against 0% of Windsor 311's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StartCARE ships an update every 2 months, Windsor 311 every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
StartCARE versus Windsor 311: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStartCAREWindsor 311
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developermultiboard communications incCorporation of the City of Windsor

Customer experience

StartCARE

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Windsor 311

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

StartCARE

No in-app purchases

None

Windsor 311

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StartCARE free?
StartCARE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Windsor 311 free?
Windsor 311 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, StartCARE or Windsor 311?
StartCARE and Windsor 311 are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do StartCARE or Windsor 311 have ads?
Neither StartCARE nor Windsor 311 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StartCARE or Windsor 311?
StartCARE ships an update every 2 months, and Windsor 311 every 12 months. Most recently, StartCARE was updated on July 7, 2026 and Windsor 311 on September 14, 2026.

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