# BOS vs Text Simplified

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | BOS | Text Simplified |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.5 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bos311/id330894558/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **86** | — |
| Positive reviews | 36.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 11 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [City of Boston](https://appshunter.io/developer/330894561) | [Ariolu LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781789360) |

## What reviewers say

### BOS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bos311/id330894558)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- ✅ App functions flawlessly
- 💡 Innovative technology adoption
- 🚀 Efficient reporting process
- 🗺️ Useful map feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Reports opened for months
- 😞 City doesn’t do anything
- 😞 Caused more frustration
- 😞 App doesn’t do its job
- 😞 City doesn’t hold themselves accountable

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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)


### Text Simplified

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-simplified/id6803697784)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BOS free?

BOS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Text Simplified free?

Text Simplified is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do BOS or Text Simplified have ads?

Neither BOS nor Text Simplified shows ads.

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