Comparison

Find It, Fix It vs Dwell Secure

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Find It, Fix It

Easily report non-emergency issues like potholes, graffiti, or abandoned vehicles directly to the City of Seattle. The app provides location information to help city staff respond efficiently to your reports.

Highlights
  • Report potholes
  • Report graffiti
  • Report abandoned vehicles
  • Provide location information
  • Alert city staff
Features
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Want to report a pothole, graffiti or an abandoned vehicle while on the go in Seattle? The City of Seattle’s "Find It, Fix It" app gives you a convenient way to alert the City to such issues, while providing location information that helps City staff respond.

About

Dwell Secure

Manage property emergencies and building systems with this comprehensive utility app. Store vital information about utility shutoffs, appliances, and maintenance schedules, with easy access during emergencies or for routine upkeep. Share crucial data with household members and tenants for enhanced preparedness.

Highlights
  • Emergency preparedness
  • Utility shutoff management
  • Appliance tracking
  • Maintenance scheduling
  • Service technician contacts
  • Information sharing
  • Mobile property support
Features
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Dwell Secure — Home Documentation & Emergency Preparedness Born from a firefighter's firsthand experience with the chaos emergencies create, Dwell Secure helps homeowners, renters, and property managers document everything that matters about their property — so when something goes wrong, the information is already at your fingertips. Document Your Home's Vital Systems -------------------------------------- Capture detailed records of every service in your home — HVAC, plumbing, electrical, water heaters, appliances, and more. - Store locations, photos, make/model details, warranty dates, and notes - Record serial numbers and installation dates - Never scramble to find a shut-off valve location again - Upload floor plans and property maps - Annotate photos to pinpoint emergency shutoffs and key equipment - Create interactive maps showing service locations throughout your property Stay Ahead with Maintenance Tracking - Set up maintenance schedules with reminders - Track what's been done, what's coming due, and what's overdue - Keep everything organized in one place Share Access with the People Who Need It - Invite family members, partners, roommates, tenants, or property managers - Flexible permission levels — view, edit, or emergency-only access - Everyone gets the information they need to handle emergencies or routine upkeep Manage Any Property Type - Single-family homes, condos, apartments, and ADUs - Boats, RVs, and other mobile properties - Store operating instructions, maintenance reminders, and vendor contacts Property Health Checkup - Track your setup progress with a built-in health checkup - Get guided through documenting services, uploading photos, creating maps, and sharing access - Complete every step and share your achievement Keep Your Trusted Vendors Handy - Store contact details for every service provider - Link vendors directly to the services they maintain - When something breaks, know exactly who to call Emergency Guides & Special Needs - Create step-by-step emergency procedures - Document accessibility requirements, pets, and medical considerations - Ensure anyone with property access knows what to do and who to care for Your Data, Your Control - Two-factor authentication and flexible sharing permissions - Revoke access to shares at any time - Works offline on mobile devices so your information is always available

Screenshots

Find It, Fix It4 screens
Dwell Secure4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dwell Secure at 100% against Find It, Fix It's 32%. Dwell Secure also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.9) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). Find It, Fix It's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ratings volume (61 vs 6). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Dwell Secure sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Find It, Fix It asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dwell Secure holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Find It, Fix It has 61 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Find It, Fix It's written reviews are positive against 100% of Dwell Secure's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Find It, Fix It ships an update every 3 months, Dwell Secure fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Find It, Fix It versus Dwell Secure: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFind It, Fix ItDwell Secure
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (61 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings61 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCity of SeattleChasing Bacon LLC

Customer experience

Find It, Fix It

All ratings61 ratings
Positive44.3%
Neutral4.9%
Negative50.8%
Written reviews98 reviews
Positive31.6%
Neutral4.1%
Negative64.3%

Dwell Secure

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Find It, Fix It

Reported bugs

21 issues
  • Cannot sign out
  • App only submits on WiFi
  • App won't open
  • Battery draining after update
  • New version is not good
Show 16 more
  • Terrible 'new' format
  • App crashes when trying to open
  • Cannot get past location step
  • App does not work (submit button inactive)
  • App needs location even when given
  • App doesn't work
  • App crashes
  • App is buggy
  • App is wonky and shoddily built
  • App freezes on login screen
  • App is slow
  • Cannot locate correct address
  • Submit button not active
  • App doesn't work on iOS 14
  • Non functional, unable to submit
  • Buggy app

Requested features

10 requests
  • Way to cancel a request
  • Provide feedback on why tickets are closed
  • More categories for reporting
  • Searchable location map
  • Promote the app more
Show 5 more
  • Follow through with full cleanup
  • Add damaged sidewalk category
  • Scan license plate for vehicle reports
  • Option to cancel a request
  • Ability to see why a ticket was closed

Dwell Secure

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Find It, Fix It

No in-app purchases

12 purchases

Dwell Secure

Subscriptions6
  • Basic Package$4.991 Month
  • Business Package$19.991 Month
  • Bundle of Five$19.991 Month
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  • Bundle of Ten$29.991 Month
  • Bundle of Twenty$49.991 Month
  • Bundle of Fifty$99.991 Month
One-time6
  • Personal Package$4.99
  • Business Package$19.99
  • Bundle of Five$19.99
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  • Bundle of Ten$29.99
  • Bundle of Twenty$49.99
  • Bundle of Fifty$99.99

Questions

Is Find It, Fix It free?
Find It, Fix It is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dwell Secure free?
Dwell Secure is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Find It, Fix It or Dwell Secure?
Dwell Secure is rated higher. Find It, Fix It averages 2.9 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while Dwell Secure averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Find It, Fix It or Dwell Secure have ads?
Neither Find It, Fix It nor Dwell Secure shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Find It, Fix It or Dwell Secure?
Find It, Fix It ships an update every 3 months, and Dwell Secure fortnightly. Most recently, Find It, Fix It was updated on October 29, 2026 and Dwell Secure on October 14, 2026.

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