Comparison

HCSS UGM vs NYC Street Permits

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

Head to head
About

HCSS UGM

Features
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Join over 1500 contractors at the HCSS Users Group Meeting held annually in Houston, TX. The UGM app is a one-stop-shop for all your on-site UGM needs. Review and change your schedule, view maps of event locations and restaurants near the venue, give feedback on classes, and more!

About

NYC Street Permits

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NYC Street Permits makes it easy to search active and past street construction permits across New York City. Whether you’re a contractor, building manager, or resident, quickly find permit information by entering a permit number or application tracking ID β€” all powered by real-time data from NYC Open Data. Core Features: β€’ Fast Permit Lookup – Search by permit number or tracking ID β€’ Verified NYC Data – Pulls directly from the NYC Department of Transportation’s official dataset β€’ Permit Details – View type of work, status, issue/expiration dates, address, stipulations, and more β€’ Map Integration – See where the permitted work is located in NYC β€’ No Sign-In Needed – Get the data you need without creating an account How It Works: 1. Open the app 2. Enter your permit number or application tracking ID 3. Instantly view key details including location, status, type of work, and timeframes Data Source: All information is retrieved from the official NYC Open Data API: Street Construction Permits (2022 – Present) https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Transportation/tqtj-sjs8 Why It Matters: Street construction affects everyone β€” and having access to accurate, up-to-date permit information gives you clarity and peace of mind. Whether you’re planning a project or checking on one, NYC Street Permits gives you the full picture in seconds. By using this app, you agree to the Standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

HCSS UGM4 screens
NYC Street Permits4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: HCSS UGM at none against NYC Street Permits's shown. HCSS UGM also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
HCSS UGM versus NYC Street Permits: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHCSS UGMNYC Street Permits
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsβ€”
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size60 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHeavy Construction Systems Specialists, Inc.Di Nerd Apps LLC

In-app purchases

None

HCSS UGM

No in-app purchases

None

NYC Street Permits

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HCSS UGM free?
HCSS UGM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NYC Street Permits free?
NYC Street Permits is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HCSS UGM or NYC Street Permits have ads?
NYC Street Permits shows ads; HCSS UGM does not.

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