BOS vs Text Simplified
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BOS
This app allows Boston residents to report non-emergency neighborhood issues like potholes and graffiti. Reports are tracked through the city's work order system, and users can follow the status of their requests and view active reports on a map.
- Report non-emergency neighborhood issues
- Track report status
- View active reports on a map
- Submit issues like potholes and graffiti
- Connects residents with city services
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BOS:311 enables Boston's residents to improve their neighborhoods by reporting non-emergency issues in their communities, like potholes and graffiti. Reports are automatically fed into the City of Boston’s work order system to track and assign them to City staff. Through the app, you can follow the status of your request, as well as the statuses of other reports in the City. There’s even a map to get an easy overview of active reports in Boston.
Text Simplified
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Simplify Text helps you rewrite and create text from anything you paste. No account or money is needed, no personal data is collected. Paste/ write your text, tell us what you want, and tap Start. Copy the result or send a follow-up to refine it. Tools include: • Simplify Text • Identify Text • True or False • Resume Maker • Message Maker • Email Creator • Page Writer • Idea Maker • Script Creator • Coding • Rate My Text • Ask About Text • Recipe Maker • Custom, For any other needs. The app is free and supported by ads. You start with uses, and you can watch a rewarded ad to earn more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Text Simplified at 16.4 against BOS's 26.0. 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.
| Parameter | BOS | Text Simplified |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (86 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 36.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 86 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | City of Boston | Ariolu LLC |
Bugs and requests
BOS
Reported bugs
20 issues- Reports opened for months with no action
- App doesn't do its job or city departments don't
- Reports go unanswered for months
- App doesn't recognize certain areas
- New version is slower and less effective
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- Map feature is broken or unreliable
- Cases never close or are not resolved
- App is clunky and difficult to use
- App crashes upon opening
- App stops working after iOS updates
- App shows 'updates failed'
- App button for creating new requests not working
- App opens multiple reports at once
- Clicking on map pins opens an unclosable banner
- App stops showing correct trash pickup days
- App is broken when trying to attach a picture
- App is broken after new update
- Impossible to create a new report for months
- Server registration fails
- App crashes on older iOS versions
Requested features
13 requests- Allow users to comment on or corroborate reports
- Add ability to delete a report
- Add feature to report speeding
- Make 'recent reports' tab accessible for voiceover users
- Add more categories for reporting (e.g., cyclists, bike lanes)
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- Increase app awareness through ads, especially in underserved communities
- Improve filtering options for reports on the map
- Allow users to see if an issue has already been reported
- Revert to previous app version
- Fix bugs and add new features instead of completely changing everything
- Add dark mode option
- Improve map accuracy for address location
- Add option to report crimes (currently only for non-crimes)
Text Simplified
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BOS
No in-app purchases
Text Simplified
No in-app purchases
