Mainlink vs MyLA 3
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mainlink
Monitor your home's water usage with this utility app. Easily track hot and cold water consumption, view detailed statistics, and receive instant notifications for potential accidents like leaks or frozen pipes. Setup is simple via QR code scanning.
- Track hot and cold water consumption
- Detailed consumption statistics
- Accident notifications (freeze, burst, leak)
- QR code setup
- Smart water meter integration
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Mainlink app is built for people who have smart water meters installed in their homes. It is very easy to start using this application - just scan the QR code and you are ready to track your consumption and get accident notifications. Use the app to: Track hot and cold water consumption Review detailed consumption statistics Receive accident notifications about freeze over, burst pipes and leakage
MyLA 3
Access Los Angeles city services and information directly from your mobile device. Easily submit service requests for issues like graffiti or potholes, and browse a comprehensive directory of city programs. Optional registration allows you to track the status of your requests.
- Create new service requests
- Request graffiti removal
- Request pothole repair
- Request bulky-item pickup
- Search City Services Directory
- View service request status
- Optional user registration
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The power of an open, more accessible City Hall in the palm of your hand. With MyLA311, City of Los Angeles information and services are just a few taps away. • The 'Create New Service Request’ feature allows you to quickly and easily request the City’s most popular services, including graffiti removal, pothole repair, and bulky-item pickup. • Search the City Services Directory - a knolwedge base of City services, programs, and general information. We have recently added user registration. • Registered accounts can now login and view all their service requests and the current status. This is completely optional. You can still submit service requests and use the app without registering. • More service request options. You can also submit requests using our website: https://MyLA311.lacity.gov Send feedback to 311@lacity.org MyLA311 links Angelenos with the services and information they need to enjoy their city, beautify their community and stay connected with their local government.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Mainlink at 1.9 against MyLA 3's 1.5. Mainlink also leads on review sentiment (25% vs 2%) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). MyLA 3's advantage is ratings volume (475 vs 7). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Mainlink holds the better App Store score, 1.9 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyLA 3 has 475 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Mainlink's written reviews are positive against 2% of MyLA 3's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mainlink | MyLA 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (7 ratings) — better | 1.5 (475 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews — better | 2.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 475 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 99 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mainlink UAB | City of Los Angeles |
Customer experience
Mainlink
MyLA 3
Bugs and requests
Mainlink
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
MyLA 3
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes or freezes
- Buttons and links not working as expected
- Issues with zooming and scrolling on the map
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to view and track previous requests
- Option to submit videos, not just photos
- Sync with existing accounts (e.g., DWP)
- Improved search and navigation
In-app purchases
Mainlink
No in-app purchases
MyLA 3
No in-app purchases
