Edmonton 311 vs SmartControls
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Edmonton 311
Easily report non-emergency issues within the city. Submit requests for potholes, damaged sidewalks, trees, litter, and graffiti directly to the city. Stay informed about city services and updates.
- Report potholes
- Report damaged sidewalks
- Report damaged trees
- Report litter
- Report graffiti
- Submit service requests
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With the 311 app, you can report: Potholes, Damaged sidewalks, Damaged trees, Litter, and Graffiti. By clicking "Install", you give your consent to all future updates and upgrades of this app. The City of Edmonton is asking for your consent in order to provide these future updates and upgrades to you if you download this app. The City of Edmonton can be found online at edmonton.ca. You can withdraw your consent at any time by removing the app from your device.
SmartControls
This app allows you to remotely control your vehicle's starter system, lock/unlock doors, and receive security alerts. It requires a specific hardware add-on and professional installation to function.
- Remote engine start/stop
- Keyless entry and trunk release
- Security system arming/disarming
- Push notifications for alerts
- Up to 1.5 miles operating range
- Multi-vehicle operation
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Connected SmartControl™ ------- HARDWARE PURCHASE REQUIRED FOR USAGE ------- Connected SmartControl™ is the fastest, easiest, most versatile and complete remote starter Add-on Smart Antenna and Remote Control system utilizing a smartphone solution to stay connected with your vehicle with up to 1.5 miles of operating range. Using the Connected SmartControl™ app, you can control your vehicle doors (Lock/Unlock), remote Start or Stop your engine and more. PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION REQUIRED In order to use Connected SmartControl™ on your vehicle, a Connected SmartControl™ device and compatible remote starter must be installed onto your vehicle. To find an authorized Connected SmartControl™ retailer, visit https://connectedremotestart.com/find-a-dealer.html KEY FEATURES • No monthly fees • Remote start engine • Remote shutdown engine • Keyless entry access • Trunk release • Open/Close motorized liftgate (if equipped) • Factory or Aftermarket Security system Arming/Disarming • Up to 4 Customizable auxiliary functions • Push notifications for security alerts • System Bluetooth connection status • Real-time smartphone interaction • Intuitive user display • Alarm notification with zones identification • True runtime display • Environment temperature • Vehicle and transmitter battery level indicator • Multi vehicle operation • True 2-way communication™ powered by LoRa technology™ • BLE Direct Connect pair up to 4 smartphones directly to the antenna REMOTE STARTER COMPATIBILITY Connected SmartControl™ is currently compatible with the following brands of remote starter and/or security systems: ADS • iDatastart HCx • iDatastart BMx • iDatastart BZx • iDatastart VWx ADS-AL-CA • AKX / OEM ASTROSTART • AF-D600 AUTOSTART • ASD200 • ASD600 COMPUSTAR • CM-7XXX • CM-6XXX • CM-900 • FT-xxx-DC • FT-DC2 • FT-DC3 CRIMESTOPPER • RS-00 • RSx-G5 • SP402 • SP502 DIRECTED • DBALL 2 • DB3 • 4X10 • 5X10 • DS4+ FORTIN • Evo-All • Evo-One MIDCITY ENGINEERING • All modules with Drone telematics port OMEGA • All modules with Blue telematics port VOXX • Flashlogic: All FLRS remote start modules • FLCAN • Prestige/Pursuit: All E model’s w/ telematics port (Except PRO9233E) • Code Alarm: CASECRS, CARS, CA4555, CA4055 & CA5055 NOTE: All Prestige/Pursuit/CodeAlarm systems must be updated to the latest firmware version (this will require the VOXX USB updating cable, Part# VEPROG) For more details on which product is compatible with Connected SmartControl™, visit https://connectedremotestart.com/find-a-dealer.html APP OWNER’S GUIDE Please consult the Help section of the App for detailed Owners Guide. KEYWORDS Connected, SmartControl, Car Starter, Remote Starter, Vehicle Control, Car Access, Automobility SUPPORT URL https://www.connectedremotestart.com/sc1/ © COPYRIGHT © Copyright Connected SmartControl™ 2019 Lightwave Technology Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Edmonton 311 at 5.0 against SmartControls's 2.6. SmartControls's advantage is review sentiment (43% vs 11%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, 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.
Edmonton 311 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 11% of Edmonton 311's written reviews are positive against 43% of SmartControls's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Edmonton 311 ships an update every 2 months, SmartControls monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Edmonton 311 | SmartControls |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 2.6 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 10.7% of reviews | 42.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 170 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | City of Edmonton | Lightwavetechnology |
Customer experience
Edmonton 311
SmartControls
In-app purchases
Edmonton 311
No in-app purchases
SmartControls
No in-app purchases
Questions
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