# Springfield vs AppClose

The clearest difference is rating: AppClose at 4.7 against Springfield's 2.2. AppClose also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 28 months) and ratings volume (40K vs 6). Springfield's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AppClose sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Springfield asks for nothing beyond the download.

AppClose holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AppClose has 40K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Springfield's written reviews are positive against 13% of AppClose's.

Springfield ships an update every 28 months, AppClose monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Springfield | AppClose |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/springfield/id503142803/reviews) | **[4.7 (40K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appclose/id1019290876/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **40K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **13.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 28 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#27** |
| Size | 36 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Intelligov, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/453017505) | [AppClose, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1019290875) |

## What reviewers say

### Springfield

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/springfield/id503142803)

Report non-emergency city service issues and request assistance anytime, anywhere. Submit requests with photos and precise GPS locations to help the city respond faster and more effectively.

**Highlights:** Report non-emergency city issues, Request city services, Attach photos to requests, Use GPS for precise location, Track service requests

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### AppClose

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appclose/id1019290876)

**Currently charting:** #27 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This platform simplifies co-parenting by providing tools for organized communication, scheduling, and expense tracking. It offers secure messaging, call recording, and court-trusted documentation to help families stay connected and compliant with legal requirements.

**Highlights:** Secure messaging and call recording, Shared calendars and parenting schedules, Expense tracking and reimbursements, Court-trusted, unalterable records, Parenting time tracker, Secure file storage

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Unlimited Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| One Year Subscription | $98.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 Secure communication
- 💡 Helpful for co-parenting
- 👍 Customizable schedules
- 👍 Useful for court documentation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Calendar issues and bugs
- 🐛 Glitchy app performance
- 🐛 Unreliable notifications
- 🐛 Lost data and documents
- 🐛 Complicated user interface

**Reported bugs**

- Calendar events not saving properly
- Shared schedules not displaying correctly
- Inability to delete or edit calendar entries
- Notifications not working as expected
- Uploaded documents/photos not loading

**Requested features**

- Improved calendar functionality
- Better syncing between parents
- Group chat feature
- Call recording option
- Integration with other calendars


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Springfield free?

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

### Is AppClose free?

AppClose is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Springfield or AppClose?

AppClose is rated higher. Springfield averages 2.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while AppClose averages 4.7 from 40K ratings.

### Do Springfield or AppClose have ads?

Neither Springfield nor AppClose shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Springfield or AppClose?

Springfield ships an update every 28 months, and AppClose monthly. Most recently, Springfield was updated on November 13, 2026 and AppClose on November 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*