# Philly 311 vs Punch Time

The clearest difference is rating: Punch Time at 5.0 against Philly 311's 2.2. Punch Time also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). Philly 311's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs paid) and ratings volume (123 vs 1). On price, 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.

Punch Time holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Philly 311 has 123 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Philly 311 ships an update every 4 months, Punch Time every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Philly 311 | Punch Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/philly-311/id533292779/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punch-time-sharable-timers/id6740553887/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **123** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 11.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Paid |
| Size | 25 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [City of Philadelphia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529647078) | [Jordan Wagner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571989636) |

## 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


### Punch Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punch-time-sharable-timers/id6740553887)

This app allows users to create and customize timers within specific groups for various activities. It facilitates collaborative time management by enabling users to share these groups with others and receive timely notifications.

**Highlights:** Group-based timers, Customizable alerts, Shareable groups, Push notifications, Intuitive interface

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Philly 311 free?

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

### Is Punch Time free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Philly 311 or Punch Time?

Punch Time is rated higher. Philly 311 averages 2.2 out of 5 from 123 ratings, while Punch Time averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Philly 311 or Punch Time have ads?

Philly 311 shows ads; Punch Time does not.

### Which is updated more often, Philly 311 or Punch Time?

Philly 311 ships an update every 4 months, and Punch Time every 2 weeks. Most recently, Philly 311 was updated on October 23, 2026 and Punch Time on October 30, 2026.

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