# Mobile Citizen vs GilroyConnect

The clearest difference is rating: GilroyConnect at 5.0 against Mobile Citizen's 3.0. GilroyConnect also leads on ratings volume (8 vs 1). Mobile Citizen's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

GilroyConnect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GilroyConnect has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Mobile Citizen ships an update every 3 months, GilroyConnect every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mobile Citizen | GilroyConnect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-citizen/id572867081/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gilroyconnect/id6743130301/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | 8.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 5 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Maintstar](https://appshunter.io/developer/572867084) | [City of Gilroy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801558517) |

## What reviewers say

### Mobile Citizen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-citizen/id572867081)

Report local issues like potholes or graffiti with detailed information including photos and GPS coordinates. Receive automated updates on your request status and view reported problems on a map.

**Highlights:** Create issue requests, Attach photos and GPS data, Add address and comments, Receive status email notifications, View issues on a map

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### GilroyConnect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gilroyconnect/id6743130301)

Easily report city issues like potholes, graffiti, or broken streetlights. Submit requests with details and photos, track their progress, and stay informed about community matters. Connect directly with City staff and resources for a better community.

**Highlights:** Submit service requests, Report city issues, Attach photos and details, Track request progress, View community submissions, Connect with City staff

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mobile Citizen free?

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

### Is GilroyConnect free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mobile Citizen or GilroyConnect?

GilroyConnect is rated higher. Mobile Citizen averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while GilroyConnect averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Mobile Citizen or GilroyConnect have ads?

Neither Mobile Citizen nor GilroyConnect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mobile Citizen or GilroyConnect?

Mobile Citizen ships an update every 3 months, and GilroyConnect every 5 months. Most recently, Mobile Citizen was updated on November 1, 2026 and GilroyConnect on October 30, 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.*