NBConnected vs IACP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NBConnected
Report non-emergency city issues like potholes, graffiti, or trash pickup requests. Track the status of your submitted requests and view others across the city.
- Report non-emergency city issues
- Submit requests for potholes, graffiti, trash, tree trim
- Track request status
- View city-wide requests
- Integrates with city work order system
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The New Bedford 311 app, also known as NB Connected allows residents and visitors to report non-emergency issues to the city, such as potholes, graffiti, trash, and tree trim requests. Reports are automatically entered into the City’s work order system and allow users to track their request as well as other requests throughout the City.
IACP
This app connects police leaders with event information, resources, and an online community. Stay informed on the go with news, podcasts, and social media engagement.
- Event access and scheduling
- Real-time event updates
- Access to IACP website and resources
- Latest news and podcasts
- Online community networking
- Social media integration
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Stay connected, informed, and engaged with the official mobile app from the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) - the world’s largest and most influential professional association for police leaders. Whether you're attending an IACP event or staying informed on the go, this app is your all-in-one hub for leadership, learning, and innovation. Key Features: Event Access - View upcoming IACP events, build your schedule, and receive real-time updates. Website & Resources - Instantly access the IACP website, resources, latest news, and podcasts. Networking - Connect with peers in our online community and engage with IACP across social media platforms.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: IACP at 5.0 against NBConnected's 3.0. IACP also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). NBConnected's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On price, ratings volume, ads 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.
IACP holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
NBConnected ships an update every 4 months, IACP every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NBConnected | IACP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | City of New Bedford | The IACP |
Customer experience
NBConnected
IACP
In-app purchases
NBConnected
No in-app purchases
IACP
No in-app purchases
