Comparison

311 Toronto vs Booster

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

Head to head
About

311 Toronto

Report city service issues and track their progress. Submit requests for over 600 services, including bylaw violations and waste collection, with photos and location data. Receive status updates and connect with customer service representatives.

Highlights
  • Submit service requests
  • Attach photos and location
  • Track request status
  • Book/cancel appointments
  • Live agent chat
  • Explore open requests map
  • Search city services
Features
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Connect with 311 Toronto while on the go using the device and channel of your choice, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Use the app to make requests for more than 600 different services including Animal Services, Bylaw Violations, Service Complaints, Graffiti Removal, Noise Complaints, Road Maintenance and Traffic Safety, Tree Maintenance, Waste Collection, Water and Sewer Services and Winter Maintenance and more. Use the location-based technology on your smart phone to report a problem and easily attach a photo to show exactly what you are looking at. Track your service request using your unique reference number and opt-in for text message (SMS) or email notifications to receive instant status updates of your request. Easily book, reschedule or cancel appointments for select services. Connect directly with a Customer Service Representative through the 311 Live Agent chat function. Review and explore open service requests in public spaces through the new Explore Map function which allows you to see open requests within 8km of your location. Use the expanded knowledge base and enhanced search function to find the information about City services and programs you are looking for quickly and easily.

About

Booster

Features
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Bring daily inspiration to your day with Booster. Since 1980, our revered spiritual leaders have shared countless uplifting messages that guide hearts and minds toward peace, purpose, and positivity. Booster delivers a hand-picked one-to-two line Gujarati spiritual quote every morning at 9:36 AM, designed to be your “booster dose” for the day. Daily Inspiration – Receive a fresh Gujarati quote each morning, encouraging reflection and positive living. Time-Bound Experience – Every booster is available until midnight, creating a meaningful daily practice. Push Notifications – Get notified the moment your new quote is ready. Save & Share – Keep your favourite quotes in your photo gallery or share them instantly with friends and family. Simple & Elegant Design – A clean, calming interface crafted for a distraction-free experience. Whether you’re starting your day, pausing for reflection, or sharing positivity with loved ones, Booster helps you stay connected with timeless wisdom and spiritual guidance.

Screenshots

311 Toronto4 screens
Booster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Booster at every 2 days against 311 Toronto's every 2 months. 311 Toronto's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

311 Toronto ships an update every 2 months, Booster every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
311 Toronto versus Booster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter311 TorontoBooster
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews8.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB3 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCity of TorontoKinchit Gauswami

Bugs and requests

311 Toronto

Reported bugs

29 issues
  • App crashes on start
  • Photo attachment feature requires full library access
  • Address field broken, inputs disappear
  • Request create feature unavailable
  • App reverts to homepage when uploading photos
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  • Cannot enter intersection to create ticket
  • App wipes progress after granting photo access
  • App exits without notification after filling information
  • Request stops at 12/16 pages
  • App breaks on screen dimensions, pages bleeding
  • App crashes when trying to submit anonymously
  • App shows Toronto logo for extended periods
  • Empty list when ordering replacement green bin
  • App won't load, sits at opening screen
  • Network error in the middle of creating a request
  • Network error, cannot create requests
  • App crashes when entering address
  • Network error, dumps back to main screen
  • Requires full photo permission, selected photos don't work
  • Requires location access
  • App restarts if permissions changed
  • Network error and form disappears
  • App gives network connection issue and crashes
  • App will not open
  • App won't work without location tracking
  • Black screen when uploading photos
  • App freezes on launch
  • Forced camera permissions
  • Ticket vanishes after enabling permissions

Requested features

10 requests
  • Save and auto-fill contact details
  • More options for bike lanes
  • Make app more animal friendly (Wildlife category, lost/found animal reports, foster/adopt options)
  • Add an 'in progress' tab to track requests
  • Share requests on iMessage
Show 5 more
  • Add a section for noise complaints
  • Allow manual input of location/postal code
  • Fix photo attachment to not require full library access
  • Improve address field input
  • Add history of requests and results

Booster

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

311 Toronto

No in-app purchases

None

Booster

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 311 Toronto free?
311 Toronto is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Booster free?
Booster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 311 Toronto or Booster have ads?
Neither 311 Toronto nor Booster shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 311 Toronto or Booster?
311 Toronto ships an update every 2 months, and Booster every 2 days. Most recently, 311 Toronto was updated on November 3, 2026 and Booster on October 30, 2026.

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