MySandyOR vs PerchLens
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MySandyOR
Access city services, report issues like potholes or graffiti with photos, and pay bills or citations. Stay updated on local news, events, and find city department contacts and points of interest.
- Report city issues with photos
- Pay utility bills and citations
- Access city news and events
- Find city department contacts
- Locate parks and points of interest
- View SAM bus schedules
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My Sandy provides easy and convenient access to City services and information, and allows you to connect to your community in lots of ways: Report an issue within city limits such as illegal dumping, potholes, street light outages, graffiti, etc. You can snap a photo and send it directly through the app to the appropriate department for resolution. - Pay Your Utility Bill - Stay informed on upcoming events, emergencies, and the latest happenings through the Newsroom - Find contact information for city departments and staff - Find parks, facilities, and points of interest along with maps and directions - Reserve the chipper - Pay a citation - Find SAM bus schedules and contact information - Get contact information for your elected officials - Do you have questions, comments or want to request city services? Use the My Sandy mobile app to do it all! Download My Sandy today to stay informed and connected with your city!
PerchLens
This app enhances bird watching by integrating camera technology with bird feeders to capture images of visiting birds. It offers enthusiasts an innovative way to observe and engage with local wildlife.
- Camera-enabled bird feeder
- Captures images of visiting birds
- Innovative nature engagement
- High-tech bird watching
- Feathered friends observation
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PerchLens leads the way in bird watching innovation. By merging cutting-edge camera tech with classic bird feeders, it captures visiting birds, granting enthusiasts an exclusive peek into our feathered friends' world! It's a complete game-changer in our nature engagement!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MySandyOR at 5.0 against PerchLens's 1.9. PerchLens's advantage is ratings volume (304 vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MySandyOR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PerchLens has 304 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
MySandyOR ships an update every 6 weeks, PerchLens every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MySandyOR | PerchLens |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 1.9 (304 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 12.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 304 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 201 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | City of Sandy | POCKET INC |
Customer experience
MySandyOR
PerchLens
Bugs and requests
MySandyOR
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
PerchLens
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inconsistent video recording and storage
- Inability to connect to Wi-Fi
- Login and account issues
- Compatibility problems with newer OS versions
Requested features
5 requests- Option to turn off AI bird identification
- Improved squirrel deterrent features
- Ability to share videos and photos
- Compatibility with smart home platforms
- Better battery life management
In-app purchases
MySandyOR
No in-app purchases
PerchLens
No in-app purchases
