OHIO811 vs CBUS 311
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OHIO811
This app serves as a communication link for individuals planning to dig, relaying requests to utility companies. It provides information on safe digging practices, upcoming events, and legal requirements. Users can check line markings and submit excavation requests.
- Relay digging requests to utilities
- Safe digging information
- Upcoming events calendar
- Legal and legislative updates
- Positive Response for line markings
- Submit single address locates (e-dig)
- View nearby excavations (Near ticket)
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Established in 1972, OHIO811 is a nonprofit organization that serves as a communication link between utility companies and individuals planning any digging activity. Though OHIO811 does not physically mark lines, we do relay digging and excavation requests to our member network of utilities and underground facility owners. This network includes, but not limited to cable television, natural gas, electrical, water, sewer, and telecommunications companies. Our continued commitment to advanced technologies has given our organization an advantage, recognized both statewide and nationally. We also devote a significant portion of our time and resources to promoting safe digging throughout the state, through presentations, special events, partnerships, and public education and outreach initiatives. Download the OHIO811 app, it has lots of helpful information to those new to the "Call Before You Dig" process as well as those familiar with the process. You can view upcoming events, how OHIO811 works, the law, legislative updates, contract locator lists, videos of the safe digging process, FAQ's, information on Damage Prevention Councils and the Public Outreach Team or what it takes to be a member of our service using Membership options. Use Positive Response to check on who has marked their lineS. e-dig can be used to enter single address locates. Users of i-dig can now enter tickets using our new HTML 5 i-dig. Near ticket will show you where excavations are taking place around your current location. Remember, Call (or click) before you dig! It's fast, it's free and it's the law!
CBUS 311
Report non-emergency city service issues and request services like bulk trash collection. This app ensures your requests reach the correct city department efficiently.
- Report non-emergency city service issues
- Request bulk trash collection
- Direct requests to correct city departments
- Streamline service requests
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CBUS 311 is your one stop source for all non-emergency requests for City services. From reporting a pothole to request bulk trash collection, 311 is here to help you. By contacting 311 you ensure your request will reach the correct City Department as quickly as possible.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: OHIO811 at 60% against CBUS 311's 14%. OHIO811 also leads on rating (3.5 vs 1.8). CBUS 311's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (48 vs 10). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
OHIO811 holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 48 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of OHIO811's written reviews are positive against 14% of CBUS 311's.
OHIO811 ships an update every 9 months, CBUS 311 every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OHIO811 | CBUS 311 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (10 ratings) — better | 1.8 (48 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better | 14.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 48 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ohio Utilities Protection Service | City of Columbus, Ohio |
Customer experience
OHIO811
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In-app purchases
OHIO811
No in-app purchases
CBUS 311
No in-app purchases
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