# CHI311 vs WattDip

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WattDip at 100% against CHI311's 14%. WattDip also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.5) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). CHI311's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (246 vs 3). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WattDip sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. CHI311 asks for nothing beyond the download.

WattDip holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CHI311 has 246 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of CHI311's written reviews are positive against 100% of WattDip's.

CHI311 ships an update monthly, WattDip weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CHI311 | WattDip |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (246 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chi311/id1441580123/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wattdip/id6822846532/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **246** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 14.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 29 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [City of Chicago](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441580122) | [Flamesilk LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6818256886) |

## What reviewers say

### CHI311

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chi311/id1441580123)

Report non-emergency issues like potholes or graffiti directly to Chicago city services. Track the status of your requests, submit photos, and get real-time updates on city work in your neighborhood. This official app connects residents and businesses to essential city services.

**Highlights:** Submit new service requests, Track request status and resolution times, Attach photos to requests, Map request locations, Create an account for tracking, Search knowledge articles, View neighborhood requests

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Intuitive and simple to use
- 🌐 Convenient access to city services
- 📊 Helpful for tracking request progress

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and crashes
- 🗺️ Difficult to use map functionality
- 🔒 Login and account issues
- 🤖 Lack of responsiveness from developers

**Reported bugs**

- Photo/image upload failures
- Submission errors and timeouts
- Inconsistent performance across devices and OS versions

**Requested features**

- More request categories and customization options
- Ability to add notes and descriptions to requests
- Improved notification and status tracking features


### WattDip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wattdip/id6822846532)

Track ComEd electricity prices and receive alerts for optimal energy usage. Customize widgets for at-a-glance price checks and set price thresholds for notifications. Manage your alerts efficiently within the app.

**Highlights:** Real-time ComEd electricity prices, Price history tracking, Customizable Home Screen widgets, Price threshold alerts, Adjustable alert active times, Multiple alert management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WattDip Pro | $4.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CHI311 free?

CHI311 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is WattDip free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CHI311 or WattDip?

WattDip is rated higher. CHI311 averages 2.5 out of 5 from 246 ratings, while WattDip averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do CHI311 or WattDip have ads?

Neither CHI311 nor WattDip shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CHI311 or WattDip?

CHI311 ships an update monthly, and WattDip weekly. Most recently, CHI311 was updated on November 11, 2026 and WattDip on November 6, 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.*