# 311SA vs Backwood

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Backwood at 100% against 311SA's 9%. Backwood also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.2) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). 311SA's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ratings volume (125 vs 13). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Backwood sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. 311SA asks for nothing beyond the download.

Backwood holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 311SA has 125 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of 311SA's written reviews are positive against 100% of Backwood's.

311SA ships an update every 2 months, Backwood every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 311SA | Backwood |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/311sa/id1391123698/reviews) | **[5.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backwood/id6739751597/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **125** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 9.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 51 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [City of San Antonio Texas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1391123697) | [Tech G Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786264590) |

## What reviewers say

### 311SA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/311sa/id1391123698)

Report non-emergency community issues like potholes and graffiti. Track the progress of your reports in real-time and earn points and rewards for civic engagement. Connect with your city and fellow residents through a social feed.

**Highlights:** Report non-emergency issues, Track report progress in real-time, Earn points and rewards, Engage with city updates, Share issues on social media, Vote up urgent issues

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Backwood

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backwood/id6739751597)

Connect with local communities for sports and outdoor adventures. Discover new spots for activities like fishing, hiking, and off-roading. Organize group meetups, share locations, and compete on leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Local sports and outdoor community, Discover new adventure spots, Organize group meetups and challenges, Interactive map with shared coordinates, Seasonal leaderboards and rewards, Private and public sharing options

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Backwood Monthly Supporter | $4.99 | per month |
| Backwood Yearly Supporter | $59.99 | per year |
| 5,000 Backwood Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Backwood Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 15,000 Backwood Credits | $14.99 | one-time |
| 25,000 Backwood Credits | $24.99 | one-time |
| 50,000 Backwood Credits | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 311SA free?

311SA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Backwood free?

Backwood is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 311SA or Backwood?

Backwood is rated higher. 311SA averages 2.2 out of 5 from 125 ratings, while Backwood averages 5.0 from 13 ratings.

### Do 311SA or Backwood have ads?

Neither 311SA nor Backwood shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 311SA or Backwood?

311SA ships an update every 2 months, and Backwood every 6 days. Most recently, 311SA was updated on October 24, 2026 and Backwood on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*