BlueParrott vs GF311
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BlueParrott
Enhance your professional headset experience with this companion app. Customize controls, integrate with third-party apps, and easily locate your device. Stay connected and manage your headset's features efficiently.
- Find My BlueParrott location tracking
- Customizable BlueParrott Button™
- Third-party push-to-talk integrations
- Headset status and battery check
- Wireless firmware updates
- In-app support and guides
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The perfect companion for professional drivers and frontline workers who rely on their BlueParrott headset in loud, demanding environments. Customize your headset, stay up to date, connect to third‑party apps and quickly find your headset again if it goes missing. Key features - Find My BlueParrott – See the headset’s last known location on a map, open it in Maps and play a loud sound to help you find it. - Custom controls – Assign the BlueParrott Button™ to actions like mute, answer/end call, battery status and more (on compatible headsets). - Third‑party integrations – Connect your headset to leading push‑to‑talk and dispatch apps such as AT&T Enhanced PTT, Cobra Radio PTT, ESChat, Verizon Push to Talk Plus, Motorola Wave, T‑Mobile and Zello. - Easy control & updates – Check battery, volume and connection status at a glance and update headset firmware wirelessly. - Help when you need it – Follow pairing guides, access user manuals and reach BlueParrott support from within the app. Compatible BlueParrott headsets * BlueParrott B250‑XTS SE * BlueParrott B650‑XT * BlueParrott S650‑XT * BlueParrott M300‑XT SE * BlueParrott M300‑XT * BlueParrott B550‑XT * BlueParrott B450‑XT (BPB‑45020) * BlueParrott B450‑XT Classic * BlueParrott B350‑XT (BPB‑35020) * BlueParrott B350‑XT SE * BlueParrott S450‑XT * BlueParrott C400‑XT * BlueParrott C300‑XT * BlueParrott M500‑XT * BlueParrott Pro B350 * BlueParrott Pro B450 Note: Feature availability depends on your specific BlueParrott headset model and firmware. Not all headsets support a customizable BlueParrott Button™ or third‑party app integrations. Third‑party apps and services may require separate licenses, subscriptions and/or compatible devices.
GF311
Connect with your local government to report community issues like graffiti or potholes and access city services. Submit requests with photos, track their progress, and receive completion notifications. Stay informed with community news and events.
- Submit service requests with photos
- Track request status and receive updates
- Pay water bills
- Report traffic concerns
- Access community news and events
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GF311 is a great way to connect with you Grand Forks City government to report problems in the community and access many different City services. If you see something that needs attention—such as graffiti, abandoned vehicles or potholes—you can submit a service request and even attach a photo. GF311 routes the issue to the right City staff person; you will be notified through your phone when the work is complete. You can also monitor requests and provide comments, pay your water bill, report on traffic concerns and check out the latest community news and events. Local government functions at its best when everyone participates. Download the app to get started today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: BlueParrott at none against GF311's shown. BlueParrott also leads on review sentiment (17% vs 0%) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). GF311's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BlueParrott | GF311 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (8.3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 17.5% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8.3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GN Audio AS | City of Grand Forks |
Customer experience
BlueParrott
GF311
Bugs and requests
BlueParrott
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes during firmware updates
- App unable to detect paired headsets
- Headset randomly turning off
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to customize button functions
- Wireless firmware updates
- Improved app integration
GF311
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BlueParrott
No in-app purchases
GF311
No in-app purchases









