# Calgary 311 vs Defender ClearVu

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calgary 311 | Defender ClearVu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calgary-311/id586152390/reviews) | **[4.5 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/defender-clearvu/id6747126905/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **44** |
| Positive reviews | 26.4% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 167 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The City of Calgary](https://appshunter.io/developer/364373992) | [Empowerment Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1605838244) |

## What reviewers say

### Calgary 311

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calgary-311/id586152390)

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.

**Highlights:** Effortless reporting with photos and location, Real-time request status updates, User-friendly interface, Multiple photo uploads, City of Calgary news feed

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for reporting graffiti
- 👍 Efficient for dead animal removal
- 👍 Helpful for reporting potholes
- 👍 Useful for reporting traffic lights
- 👍 Good for reporting path repair

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 City never actions requests
- 😞 Impossible to accomplish anything
- 😞 Too complicated to use
- 😞 Needs to be simplified
- 😞 App is showing blank

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Defender ClearVu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/defender-clearvu/id6747126905)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GO Cloud Basic 1 Camera | $2.99 | per month |
| GO Cloud Basic 2 Cameras | $5.69 | per month |
| GO Cloud Plus 1 Camera | $6.99 | per month |
| GO Cloud Basic 3 Cameras | $8.49 | per month |
| GO Cloud Basic 4 Cameras | $11.49 | per month |
| GO Cloud Plus 2 Cameras | $12.49 | per month |
| GO Cloud Unlimited (Monthly) | $14.99 | per month |
| GO Cloud Basic 7 Cameras | $18.90 | per month |
| GO Cloud Plus 3 Cameras | $18.99 | per month |
| GO Cloud Basic 8 Cameras | $21.49 | per month |
| GO Cloud Plus 4 Cameras | $24.99 | per month |
| GO Cloud Basic 1 Camera | $29.99 | per year |
| GO Cloud Basic 2 Cameras | $56.99 | per year |
| GO Cloud Plus 1 Camera | $69.99 | per year |
| GO Cloud Basic 3 Cameras | $85.90 | per year |
| GO Cloud Plus 10 Cameras | $559.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calgary 311 free?

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

### Is Defender ClearVu free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Calgary 311 or Defender ClearVu?

Defender ClearVu is rated higher. Calgary 311 averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Defender ClearVu averages 4.5 from 44 ratings.

### Do Calgary 311 or Defender ClearVu have ads?

Neither Calgary 311 nor Defender ClearVu shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Calgary 311 or Defender ClearVu?

Calgary 311 ships an update every 2 months, and Defender ClearVu every 3 weeks. Most recently, Calgary 311 was updated on October 29, 2026 and Defender ClearVu 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.*