MYCOLASC vs PTAC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MYCOLASC
Easily communicate with city staff, request services, and report issues. Utilize GPS for location, attach photos, and track the status of your requests from your device.
- Report city issues
- Request city services
- GPS location tagging
- Photo attachment
- Track request status
- Cross-platform access
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The MYCOLASC app makes communicating with City of Columbia staff, requesting service, and reporting issues around the City easier than ever. Use GPS to enter your location, snap a photo, then upload and track request status directly from your mobile device or computer.
PTAC
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Vehicle ownership should be more rewarding. We provide this free application so you can manage your vehicles online and fully enjoy your vehicle ownership experience. Application Highlights! - Connect to service history - Get recalls, alerts, and notices - View maintenance schedules - Get push message appointment reminders - Get birthday and signup offers - Earn rewards for visits to our shop - Get coupons and exclusive extra savings - Live support with 2-way chat & text
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PTAC at every 5 months against MYCOLASC's every 23 months. PTAC also leads on device support. MYCOLASC's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price and in-app purchases 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.
MYCOLASC ships an update every 23 months, PTAC every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on July 6, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MYCOLASC | PTAC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | — | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | — | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | City of Columbia | Precision Auto Care, Inc. |
In-app purchases
MYCOLASC
No in-app purchases
PTAC
No in-app purchases
