Evanston 311 vs the inner keep
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Evanston 311
Easily submit non-emergency service requests and general questions to City staff. Report issues like graffiti and potholes, request services, and access important City information.
- Submit service requests
- Report graffiti and potholes
- Request winter maintenance
- Inquire about trash/recycling
- Access City web pages
- Submit general questions
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With the City of Evanston’s 311 Center app, City information and services are just a few taps away! This app allows you an easy way to submit general questions and non-emergency service requests to City staff for action and resolution. From reporting graffiti and potholes, to requesting winter maintenance, to asking about trash and recycling pickup, the power is at your fingertips. Plus, the 311 Center app links to a variety of City web pages, allowing you immediate access to the information you need to enjoy our community and stay connected with local government.
the inner keep
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The inner keep app is your private connection to everything happening inside the space. Designed for members and invited guests, the app gives you seamless access to reservations, upcoming gatherings, and important updates. Whether you are planning your next visit or staying connected between evenings, everything you need lives here. Inside the app, you can: Browse upcoming events and secure your place Manage reservations and access details for your visits Receive timely updates and announcements Stay connected to the community and what is unfolding in the space The inner keep is intentionally small, built around atmosphere, conversation, and shared experience. This app supports that rhythm, making it easy to move in and out of the space without friction. Access is limited and designed for those who value a more thoughtful, intimate environment.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: the inner keep at fortnightly against Evanston 311's every 3 months. On price, ads, 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.
Evanston 311 ships an update every 3 months, the inner keep fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Evanston 311 | the inner keep |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | City of Evanston | The Inner Keep LLC |
In-app purchases
Evanston 311
No in-app purchases
the inner keep
No in-app purchases









