# Philly 311 vs Daylist

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Daylist at 69% against Philly 311's 12%. Daylist also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.2) and ads (none vs shown). Philly 311's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Daylist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Philly 311 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Daylist holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 123 and 88 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Philly 311's written reviews are positive against 69% of Daylist's.

Philly 311 ships an update every 4 months, Daylist every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Philly 311 | Daylist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/philly-311/id533292779/reviews) | **[4.7 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daylist-tasks-and-reminders/id1456401260/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **123** | 88 |
| Positive reviews | 11.9% of reviews | **69.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [City of Philadelphia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529647078) | [Buddy Budgeting AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/936422954) |

## What reviewers say

### Philly 311

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/philly-311/id533292779)

Report local issues like potholes, noise complaints, or dangerous conditions directly to your city government. Requests are instantly routed to the correct department for quick resolution, and you'll receive notifications when your issue is resolved.

**Highlights:** Submit service requests, Report potholes, Report noise complaints, Report dangerous conditions, Instant routing to departments, Receive resolution notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Connects users with city officials
- 👍 Good for communicating city issues
- 👍 Can be effective for getting issues resolved
- 👍 App used to be great
- 👍 Allows adding photos (sometimes)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App frequently crashes
- 🐛 Login issues and errors
- 🐛 Buttons/menus don't load
- 🐛 Photo upload fails or freezes
- 🐛 App is unresponsive or slow

**Reported bugs**

- Request does not work
- Map next to does not work
- Pictures does not work
- Cannot log into account on the app
- Buttons/menus don’t load

**Requested features**

- Way to suggest edits within the platform
- Option to report parking violations
- Option to report hazardous parking violations
- Feedback option for reporting issues
- Dark mode


### Daylist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daylist-tasks-and-reminders/id1456401260)

Create simple daily to-do lists with optional reminders. Tasks can be easily checked off when completed. Enjoy a fresh start each day with a minimalistic and private experience.

**Highlights:** Create daily to-do lists, Add tasks with one tap, Set task reminders, Check off completed tasks, No ads or signup required, Daily fresh start

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Daylist Lifetime Unlocked | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Philly 311 free?

Philly 311 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Daylist free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Philly 311 or Daylist?

Daylist is rated higher. Philly 311 averages 2.2 out of 5 from 123 ratings, while Daylist averages 4.7 from 88 ratings.

### Do Philly 311 or Daylist have ads?

Philly 311 shows ads; Daylist does not.

### Which is updated more often, Philly 311 or Daylist?

Philly 311 ships an update every 4 months, and Daylist every 9 days. Most recently, Philly 311 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Daylist on November 2, 2026.

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