Comparison

Alex311 vs VA Mobile ID Verifier

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

Head to head
About

Alex311

Access over 175 city services and information on the go. Report issues by uploading photos and specifying locations on a map. Track the progress of your requests and provide feedback.

Highlights
  • Access 175+ city services
  • Report issues with photos
  • Pinpoint request locations on map
  • Track request progress
  • Provide service feedback
  • Find information on events and permits
Features
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Alex311 is the City of Alexandria’s mobile app to connect you to more than 175 City services and information while you’re on the go. See something that requires attention? Take photos with your device to upload into the app with your request. Specify the exact location of a service request on a detailed map. Use the mobile app to track progress of your request and provide feedback about your experience with Alex311. Frequently requested services include: Missed Collection Parking Potholes Trash & Recycling Containers Trees Street Cleaning Yard Waste / Bulky Items Pickup Request information about: Museum hours and activities Park reservations Event venues Recreation programs Volunteer opportunities Planting trees in medians Parking permits Tax bills Leaf collection And more

About

VA Mobile ID Verifier

This secure application verifies Mobile Driving Licenses and Mobile IDs using the ISO 18013-5 international standard. It clearly displays relevant identity information in a concise and respectful manner.

Highlights
  • Verifies Mobile Driving Licenses
  • Verifies Mobile IDs
  • Uses ISO 18013-5 standard
  • Displays identity data clearly
  • Secure verification process
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Virginia DMV’s Mobile ID Verifier is a secure app that verifies Mobile Driving Licenses and Mobile IDs and displays the relevant data clearly and concisely. This application utilizes the ISO 18013-5 international standard to facilitate the confirmation of identity information in a secure, accurate and respectful way.

Screenshots

Alex3114 screens
VA Mobile ID Verifier3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Alex311 at 67% against VA Mobile ID Verifier's 0%. Alex311 also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.0) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.4). VA Mobile ID Verifier's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Alex311 holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Alex311's written reviews are positive against 0% of VA Mobile ID Verifier's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alex311 ships an update every 3 months, VA Mobile ID Verifier fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Alex311 versus VA Mobile ID Verifier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlex311VA Mobile ID Verifier
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (6 ratings) — better2.0 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings615 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCity of Alexandria, Va.CBN Secure Technologies Inc.

Customer experience

Alex311

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

VA Mobile ID Verifier

All ratings14 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Alex311

No in-app purchases

None

VA Mobile ID Verifier

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Alex311 free?
Alex311 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VA Mobile ID Verifier free?
VA Mobile ID Verifier is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Alex311 or VA Mobile ID Verifier?
Alex311 is rated higher. Alex311 averages 4.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while VA Mobile ID Verifier averages 2.0 from 15 ratings.
Do Alex311 or VA Mobile ID Verifier have ads?
Neither Alex311 nor VA Mobile ID Verifier shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Alex311 or VA Mobile ID Verifier?
Alex311 ships an update every 3 months, and VA Mobile ID Verifier fortnightly. Most recently, Alex311 was updated on November 3, 2026 and VA Mobile ID Verifier on October 30, 2026.

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