HeyGov vs GoBenson
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HeyGov
This app allows residents to connect with their local government. You can report issues, submit forms and permits digitally, and book municipal facilities for events. Receive updates on your requests.
- Report city issues and 311 requests
- Digital forms, licenses, and permits
- Book municipal facilities
- Receive update notifications
- Open311 compliant issue reporting
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HeyGov is e-government management software built for local government. As a resident, you can do the following in the app, if your town, city or village is a subscriber of HeyGov: 1. Report issues and send 311 requests in your city, then get notified when there's an update 2. Fill out forms, licenses and permits digitally 3. Reserve and book municipal facilities for your events, gatherings and parties The issues received through the HeyGov widget are Open311 compliant (https://www.open311.org)
GoBenson
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Wondering how to quickly and easily find out what's going on around the City of Benson? Look no further than GoBenson to receive the latest alerts on road closures, weather alerts, events, and so much more! In addition to notifications, you'll have easy access to commonly used resources from the City!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HeyGov at every 2 months against GoBenson's every 8 months. HeyGov also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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.
HeyGov ships an update every 2 months, GoBenson every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HeyGov | GoBenson |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 132 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Town Web Design, Inc. | GOGov, Inc. |
In-app purchases
HeyGov
No in-app purchases
GoBenson
No in-app purchases
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