Comparison

My Newport vs Permit+

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

Head to head
About

My Newport

Easily contact your local council to report issues, request services, or find information. Create a personal account to track your queries and responses, and access bin collection schedules. Report problems like fly-tipping or missed bins with photo uploads.

Highlights
  • Report issues and upload photos
  • Track queries and responses
  • Check bin collection schedules
  • Find local councillors
  • Create personal account
Features
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Have you ever wanted to contact the Council to ask a question or report an issue in your street? Why not Save time and go online by contacting the Council using the My Newport app. You can find information or report an issue at any time, day or night. The app can be used in a number of ways and helps us to deal with your concerns quickly and easily. You can use it to: ยท Create your own personal account, so all your queries and responses will be in one place ยท Report fly tipping or dog fouling on your mobile when you are out and about in Newport and upload photos ยท Check recycling and refuse services so you know when your bins and bags will be collected ยท Report missed bin collections ยท Find your local councillor By using the My Newport app, you will be able to contact the Council quickly and easily, and get a prompt response, so if you want to report it, request it or pay for it; why not save time - go online!

About

Permit+

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The Permit+ mobile app by Metrotech allows both Applicants and Light Rail Engineers to view relevant Authority to Work Permits. - Sort, search and filter permits across organisations - Geo-located permit search for Light Rail Engineers in the field - Proof of Permit for applicants - Detailed works information on hand - View site information and Person in Charge contact details - Relevant worksite documents The Permit+ mobile app works in conjunction with the Permit+ Web Portal which allows site owners, engineering firms and utilities companies to apply for authorisation to work near light rail infrastructure. Permit+ enforces procedure during application and has structured risk mitigation checks in place for engineers. Permit+ allows for complete application and permit management with a clear audit trail and secure communications.

Screenshots

My Newport4 screens
Permit+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Permit+ at every 3 weeks against My Newport's every 2 months. My Newport's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Newport ships an update every 2 months, Permit+ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 5 level
My Newport versus Permit+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy NewportPermit+
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better15.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size252 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNewport City CouncilCodemakers Limited

In-app purchases

None

My Newport

No in-app purchases

None

Permit+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My Newport free?
My Newport is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Permit+ free?
Permit+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do My Newport or Permit+ have ads?
Neither My Newport nor Permit+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My Newport or Permit+?
My Newport ships an update every 2 months, and Permit+ every 3 weeks. Most recently, My Newport was updated on October 24, 2026 and Permit+ on October 18, 2026.

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