SF311 vs OPW Inspection Request
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SF311
Report quality of life issues in San Francisco with ease. Submit photos, descriptions, and locations to get problems like graffiti or potholes addressed faster. Track the status of your reports and receive completion notifications.
- Report quality of life issues
- Submit photos and location
- Track case status
- Receive completion notifications
- Direct routing to agencies
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The Convenience of an App. The Support of a Real Person. Report potholes, graffiti, broken streetlights, and other non-emergency issues in San Francisco in seconds. Add a photo, and the app suggests the right category and fills in details like vehicle license plates, saving you time. Your report goes straight to the City departments for resolution. Built for Everyone Professionally translated by native speakers in English, Traditional Chinese, Spanish, Filipino, and Vietnamese. Meets WCAG accessibility standards. Never Alone Questions about your report or need to flag something the app doesn’t cover? Dial 311 from within San Francisco to speak with a real SF311 representative.
OPW Inspection Request
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OPW (Oakland of Public Works) Inspection Request app allows contractors and homeowners to request inspections on their permits with just a few clicks. Key features include: * View list of all your permits in one place. * Review inspection history for any permit. * Request single or multiple inspections with a few clicks. * Auto-integrate inspections with the calendar and add alerts. * Reschedule or cancel inspection in seconds. * Fast, easy, and time-saving.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: OPW Inspection Request at 15.0 against SF311's 26.0. On price, update cadence, 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SF311 | OPW Inspection Request |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 27.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | San Francisco 311 | City of Oakland |
In-app purchases
SF311
No in-app purchases
OPW Inspection Request
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SF311 free?
Is OPW Inspection Request free?
Do SF311 or OPW Inspection Request have ads?
Which is updated more often, SF311 or OPW Inspection Request?
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