Comparison

ButterflyMX vs GF311

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ButterflyMX

Control property access, including doors, gates, elevators, and garages, directly from your smartphone. Grant entry to visitors and deliveries remotely, and receive video calls for enhanced security. Manage all building access points seamlessly from one app.

Highlights
  • Open doors, gates, elevators, garages from smartphone
  • Grant visitor access remotely
  • Receive delivery notifications and grant access
  • Video calls with visitors before granting access
  • Manage all property access points
Features
Currently charting
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ButterflyMX makes property access simple. With the ButterflyMX mobile app, you can open doors, gates, elevators, and garages from your smartphone. Whether you’re coming home, welcoming a guest, or accepting a delivery, it’s all one tap away. Key mobile app features: - Property access from anywhere. Unlock any connected entry point on your property using your smartphone. - Visitor access made easy. Send Visitor Passes to friends, family, and trusted service workers so they can enter even when you’re not home. - Never miss another delivery. Share Delivery Passes and get notified when deliveries arrive to grant property access from anywhere. - Security you can see. Receive video calls and speak with your visitors before granting them property access. From front doors and garages to gates and elevators, ButterflyMX connects every access point in one secure, easy-to-use app, so property access is simple at your building.

About

GF311

Connect with your local government to report community issues like graffiti or potholes and access city services. Submit requests with photos, track their progress, and receive completion notifications. Stay informed with community news and events.

Highlights
  • Submit service requests with photos
  • Track request status and receive updates
  • Pay water bills
  • Report traffic concerns
  • Access community news and events
Features
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GF311 is a great way to connect with you Grand Forks City government to report problems in the community and access many different City services. If you see something that needs attention—such as graffiti, abandoned vehicles or potholes—you can submit a service request and even attach a photo. GF311 routes the issue to the right City staff person; you will be notified through your phone when the work is complete. You can also monitor requests and provide comments, pay your water bill, report on traffic concerns and check out the latest community news and events. Local government functions at its best when everyone participates. Download the app to get started today!

Screenshots

ButterflyMX4 screens
GF3114 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ButterflyMX at 50% against GF311's 0%. ButterflyMX also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). GF311's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ButterflyMX ships an update fortnightly, GF311 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
ButterflyMX versus GF311: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterButterflyMXGF311
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (113K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings113K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
Best chart rank#70 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperButterflyMX, Inc.City of Grand Forks

Customer experience

ButterflyMX

All ratings112,895 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews394 reviews
Positive50.3%
Neutral9.4%
Negative40.4%

GF311

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

ButterflyMX

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Frequent app crashes
  • Missed notifications
  • Inconsistent door unlocking
  • Intercom call routing problems
  • Elevator access issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Remote door opening option
  • Improved delivery workflow
  • Independent user controls
  • Accessibility improvements
  • Bluetooth/offline access

GF311

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ButterflyMX

No in-app purchases

None

GF311

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ButterflyMX free?
ButterflyMX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GF311 free?
GF311 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ButterflyMX or GF311 have ads?
GF311 shows ads; ButterflyMX does not.
Which is updated more often, ButterflyMX or GF311?
ButterflyMX ships an update fortnightly, and GF311 every 3 months. Most recently, ButterflyMX was updated on October 21, 2026 and GF311 on September 27, 2026.

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