OHIO811 vs Akron 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!
Akron 311
Connect with non-emergency City services to request repairs, trash pickups, and more. This app routes your requests to the correct City Department for prompt action. It also provides quick links to city events and information.
- Request non-emergency city services
- Track service requests
- Find city event information
- Direct connection to City Departments
- Quick links to City Council and Lock 3
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MyAkron311 is your connection to non-emergency City services. Request services like having potholes repaired, bulk trash pickups and many more. MyAkron311 helps your request reach the right City Department as quickly as possible. When you engage your city through MyAkron311 you will find quick links to see what’s going on at Lock 3, City Council and more! Akron 311 is here to help and MyAkron311 is your digital connection to your Akron City Services.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Akron 311 at 5.0 against OHIO811's 3.3. OHIO811's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 3). 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.
Akron 311 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 3 respectively.
OHIO811 ships an update every 9 months, Akron 311 every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OHIO811 | Akron 311 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (11 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 7 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 | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ohio Utilities Protection Service | City of Akron, Ohio |
Customer experience
OHIO811
Akron 311
In-app purchases
OHIO811
No in-app purchases
Akron 311
No in-app purchases
