Calgary 311 vs Defender ClearVu
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Calgary 311
Easily report issues and request City services directly from your smartphone. Submit concerns with photos and location, track request status in real-time, and stay updated with City news.
- Effortless reporting with photos and location
- Real-time request status updates
- User-friendly interface
- Multiple photo uploads
- City of Calgary news feed
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Report on the go with the Calgary 311 app Over 90 City services in your hand. Whether you're reporting a pothole, requesting snow removal, or sharing feedback, the updated Calgary 311 app makes it easy to request City services right from your smartphone. • Effortless reporting: describe your concern, snap a photo, pinpoint the location, and submit in just a few taps. • Real-time updates: track the status of your requests and receive timely notifications. • User-friendly interface: navigate through the app with ease and find the services you need quickly. • Now with multiple photo uploads and a City of Calgary news feed. Using the 311 Calgary app, residents and City employees work together to keep Calgary at its best. The information and photos you provide allow City employees to assess, prioritize and efficiently respond to your requests. Download the free app today! Visit Calgary.ca/311app for more information. Questions? Check out the the 311 app FAQ and Calgary 311 app terms of use. Technical issues? Please use the 311 Contact service request to describe your concern as well as provide contact information and a 311 representative will follow up within 10 days.
Defender ClearVu
This AI-powered security app provides intelligent alerts for human, pet, and vehicle detection, along with live streaming and event reporting. It offers peace of mind by keeping you informed about your home or business, even when devices are offline.
- Smart AI alerts (human, pet, vehicle, motion)
- Live streaming with color night vision
- AI event reporting and logs
- Offline device access
- View, download, save, and share events
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Defender ClearVu – Smart Security Made Simple Your home and business deserve more than just cameras, they deserve peace of mind. Defender ClearVu is the AI-powered security app designed to protect what matters most, whether you are at home, at work, or on the go. With lightning-fast setup, intelligent alerts, and crystal-clear video, Defender ClearVu puts control and confidence in the palm of your hand. 24/7 Peace of Mind on Demand - SMART AI Alerts Stay informed instantly with human, pet, vehicle, and motion detection. No more false alarms from shadows or passing cars. Defender ClearVu learns what matters so you get alerts you can trust. - Live Streaming, Anytime Check in on your home, pets, family, or business in real time, day or night. See every detail in stunning clarity with vibrant color night vision. - AI Event Reporting Get clear, easy-to-read logs of every event. Defender ClearVu makes it simple to track what happened, when, and where. - Access While Device Is Offline Stay protected even if your camera temporarily loses connection. Defender ClearVu ensures peace of mind no matter what. - View, Download, Save & Share Easily access important moments. Save them directly to your phone, share with family, or provide evidence if you ever need it. Terms of Use: https://defendercameras.com/defender-clearvu/registration-agreement Privacy Policy: https://defendercameras.com/defender-clearvu/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Defender ClearVu at 86% against Calgary 311's 26%. Defender ClearVu also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.5) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Calgary 311's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.6). 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
Both are free to download. Defender ClearVu sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Calgary 311 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Defender ClearVu holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Defender ClearVu has 44 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Calgary 311's written reviews are positive against 86% of Defender ClearVu's.
Calgary 311 ships an update every 2 months, Defender ClearVu every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Calgary 311 | Defender ClearVu |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (2 ratings) | 4.5 (44 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 26.4% of reviews | 85.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 44 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 167 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The City of Calgary | Empowerment Technologies Inc. |
Customer experience
Calgary 311
Defender ClearVu
Bugs and requests
Calgary 311
Reported bugs
18 issues- Report Submission Failed error
- Black screen when trying to take photos
- App is showing blank in calendar
- App quit working
- Won't send any reports
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- Getting 'registering' every time
- Nothing happens after 'registering'
- App crashes on startup
- App refuses to stay open
- App crashes
- App won't get past splash screen
- App freezes phone
- App uses Location Services incorrectly
- App gives wrong address
- App won't submit report without location
- App crashes and ends on home screen
- App not able to get to leave concern
- App not able to delete duplicate requests
Requested features
13 requests- Add a search bar to services list
- Make app simplified and usable
- Add 'other' drop down option for reporting
- Make all reporting options available online/app
- Add a search function for requests
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- Allow commenting on other people's posts
- Add option to manually enter location address
- Add search keywords/areas
- Add a 'request to cancel' option
- Add ability to cancel requests via app
- Add ability to delete duplicate requests
- Add more options for types of issues
- Allow manual input of location address
Defender ClearVu
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Calgary 311
No in-app purchases
Defender ClearVu
- GO Cloud Basic 1 Camera$2.991 Month
- GO Cloud Basic 2 Cameras$5.691 Month
- GO Cloud Plus 1 Camera$6.991 Month
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- GO Cloud Basic 3 Cameras$8.491 Month
- GO Cloud Basic 4 Cameras$11.491 Month
- GO Cloud Plus 2 Cameras$12.491 Month
- GO Cloud Unlimited (Monthly)$14.991 Month
- GO Cloud Basic 7 Cameras$18.901 Month
- GO Cloud Plus 3 Cameras$18.991 Month
- GO Cloud Basic 8 Cameras$21.491 Month
- GO Cloud Plus 4 Cameras$24.991 Month
- GO Cloud Basic 1 Camera$29.991 Year
- GO Cloud Basic 2 Cameras$56.991 Year
- GO Cloud Plus 1 Camera$69.991 Year
- GO Cloud Basic 3 Cameras$85.901 Year
- GO Cloud Plus 10 Cameras$559.991 Year
