U vs OpenGov
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
U
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U-Collect (powered by GIS Cloud) mobile data collection is a tool which allows ASTERRA's field users and local leak detection crews to collect and record field inspection data. The tool is designated for online and offline collection. Simply sign in with your ASTERRA account and send collected data directly to your Utilis web-map app in the cloud. Note! This app will use GPS in the background to give you the most accurate and current location. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
OpenGov
This app enables inspectors to conduct permit and license approvals efficiently, even offline. Access your schedule, view applicant and property details, and add comments for clear communication and task resolution.
- Offline inspection capability
- Access inspection schedule
- View applicant and property details
- Add comments for reviewers
- Work without internet connection
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Simple and user-friendly, the OpenGov Mobile App allows inspectors to efficiently conduct inspections needed to approve permits and licenses -- with or without an internet connection. In addition to the ability to work offline, inspectors will be able to easily access their inspection schedule and view all the details from the application such as the applicant information, property details, uploaded attachments, and issued documents. Inspectors can also add comments for fellow permit reviewers or the applicant, ensuring that results are clearly communicated and open tasks are resolved as quickly as possible.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: OpenGov at monthly against U's every 4 months. OpenGov also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
U ships an update every 4 months, OpenGov monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | U | OpenGov |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Utilis Corp. | OpenGov |
In-app purchases
U
No in-app purchases
OpenGov
No in-app purchases
