# PGH311 vs Plotlines

The clearest difference is rating: Plotlines at 5.0 against PGH311's 1.8. Plotlines also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 months). PGH311's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (16 vs 2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Plotlines sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. PGH311 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Plotlines holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PGH311 has 16 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PGH311 ships an update every 5 months, Plotlines every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PGH311 | Plotlines |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pgh311/id6733227175/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plotlines-journal-and-planner/id6755921329/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 30.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 53 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [City of Pittsburgh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1405192495) | [Hebu Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1857330252) |

## What reviewers say

### PGH311

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pgh311/id6733227175)

Report non-emergency issues and track their progress within the city. Connect with city services for a cleaner and safer community. Submit requests for services like pothole repair or missed trash pickup.

**Highlights:** Submit non-emergency service requests, Track request updates, View active service requests, Connect with city departments, Report potholes, trash, and debris

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Plotlines

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plotlines-journal-and-planner/id6755921329)

This app helps you manage large goals by breaking them into smaller, actionable steps. Track tasks, notes, and progress within dedicated goal sections. It provides an overview of active tasks and past accomplishments, keeping your long-term projects organized.

**Highlights:** Goal-centric organization, Break goals into subplots, Task and note integration, Active task overview, Progress history tracking, Status indicators (Active, Paused, etc.), Collaborative planning (Pro)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PGH311 free?

PGH311 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Plotlines free?

Plotlines is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PGH311 or Plotlines?

Plotlines is rated higher. PGH311 averages 1.8 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Plotlines averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do PGH311 or Plotlines have ads?

Neither PGH311 nor Plotlines shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PGH311 or Plotlines?

PGH311 ships an update every 5 months, and Plotlines every 4 days. Most recently, PGH311 was updated on September 29, 2026 and Plotlines on October 1, 2026.

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