Ask Longview vs My Boylston
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ask Longview
Report non-emergency city issues like potholes or graffiti directly to city officials. Submit reports with photos and exact locations for quick resolution. Receive status updates on your reported issues.
- Report city issues
- Submit photos with reports
- Automatic location detection
- Receive status updates
- Direct communication with city staff
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Potholes that need filling, barking dogs that need quieting, and graffiti that needs removing can now be reported using your iPhone with the launch of ASK Longview's new mobile application. iOS users simply open the application, select an issue, take a picture, and submit. The application picks up the exact location and sends the issue directly to the Longview staff member who can fix it. The GPS and camera features built into your device make it simple for residents to alert City of Longview officials about a variety of issues around the clock while they're mobile. Residents will know their issue went to the right person without ever going to an office or sitting down at a computer, and they can also receive status updates on those issues. This improvement in customer service allows previous time-consuming visits or phone calls to be handled on the go (mobile) or via the web. The application can be downloaded by searching for ASK Longview in the Apple App store or by going to the City's website at www.mylongview.com and clicking on the blue ASK Longview button. There is no charge to download the application.
My Boylston
Stay informed about local happenings in the Town of Boylston. Receive instant alerts for road closures, weather, and community events. Access essential town resources conveniently.
- Real-time alerts
- Road closure notifications
- Weather alerts
- Event updates
- Access to town resources
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Wondering how to quickly and easily find out what's going on around the Town of Boylston? Look no further than My Boylston to receive the latest alerts on road closures, weather alerts, events and so much more! In addition to notifications, you'll have easy access to commonly used resources from the Town!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: My Boylston at 5.0 against Ask Longview's 1.0. My Boylston also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 15 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
My Boylston holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Ask Longview ships an update every 15 months, My Boylston every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ask Longview | My Boylston |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 127 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | City of Longview | GOGov, Inc. |
In-app purchases
Ask Longview
No in-app purchases
My Boylston
No in-app purchases
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