FabricDecoder vs Reading 311
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FabricDecoder
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This App enables fabric identification from UV markings.
Reading 311
This application provides direct access to city services for residents and visitors. Report issues, ask questions, and receive important updates and announcements regarding city services and events.
- Report city issues (trash, potholes, permits)
- Direct connection to city staff
- Receive notifications and announcements
- Request status updates
- Ask city-related questions
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English The City of Reading Pennsylvania is offering our residents and visitors a free new app that puts the power of city services right in your pocket 24/7/365. Connect directly to our City staff. Receive notifications and announcements regarding City of Reading services and events. Report trash issues, property concerns, permit inquiries, street, pothole, and sewer line problems, among other City related matters. Ask questions. Obtain status updates. Download now for free! Spanish La ciudad de Reading Pennsylvania ofrece a nuestros residentes y visitantes una nueva aplicación gratuita que pone el poder de los servicios de la ciudad directamente en su bolsillo las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana, los 365 días del año. Conéctese directamente con nuestro personal de la ciudad. Reciba notificaciones y anuncios sobre servicios y eventos de la Ciudad de Reading. Informar problemas de basura, inquietudes sobre la propiedad, consultas de permisos, problemas de calles, baches y líneas de alcantarillado, entre otros asuntos relacionados con la Ciudad. Hacer preguntas. Obtener actualizaciones de estado. ¡Descárgalo ahora gratis!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: FabricDecoder at every 6 weeks against Reading 311's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FabricDecoder ships an update every 6 weeks, Reading 311 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on May 15, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FabricDecoder | Reading 311 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.8 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 12.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 96 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pyxeda, Inc | City of Reading, Pennsylvania |
In-app purchases
FabricDecoder
No in-app purchases
Reading 311
No in-app purchases
