# Dallas 311 vs DBUShield

The clearest difference is rating: DBUShield at 3.9 against Dallas 311's 2.0. DBUShield also leads on iOS requirement (13.2 vs 15.1). Dallas 311's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (123 vs 16). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

DBUShield holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dallas 311 has 123 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Dallas 311 ships an update every 5 weeks, DBUShield every 8 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dallas 311 | DBUShield |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dallas-311/id692902088/reviews) | **[3.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dbushield/id1587910010/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **123** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 17.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 56 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [City of Dallas TX](https://appshunter.io/developer/692902251) | [Dallas Baptist University](https://appshunter.io/developer/1440522287) |

## What reviewers say

### Dallas 311

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dallas-311/id692902088)

Submit and track service requests for the City of Dallas. Easily report issues like potholes, trash collection, and code violations. Receive important alerts directly from the city.

**Highlights:** Submit service requests, Track request status, Report potholes, Report trash issues, Report illegal parking, Receive city alerts

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### DBUShield

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dbushield/id1587910010)

This app enhances campus safety by allowing users to submit anonymous tips, activate emergency alerts, and access campus safety resources. It provides real-time updates on campus safety maps and allows for setting safety timers.

**Highlights:** Anonymous tip submission, Emergency alert activation, Campus Safety Map updates, Safety timer settings, Access to campus resources

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dallas 311 free?

Dallas 311 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DBUShield free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dallas 311 or DBUShield?

DBUShield is rated higher. Dallas 311 averages 2.0 out of 5 from 123 ratings, while DBUShield averages 3.9 from 16 ratings.

### Do Dallas 311 or DBUShield have ads?

Neither Dallas 311 nor DBUShield shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dallas 311 or DBUShield?

Dallas 311 ships an update every 5 weeks, and DBUShield every 8 months. Most recently, Dallas 311 was updated on October 24, 2026 and DBUShield on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*