# Austin 311 vs SAFE 2 SAVE

The clearest difference is rating: SAFE 2 SAVE at 4.8 against Austin 311's 2.4. SAFE 2 SAVE also leads on ratings volume (8.6K vs 54) and review sentiment (45% vs 27%). Austin 311's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SAFE 2 SAVE sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Austin 311 asks for nothing beyond the download.

SAFE 2 SAVE holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SAFE 2 SAVE has 8.6K ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Austin 311's written reviews are positive against 45% of SAFE 2 SAVE's.

Austin 311 ships an update fortnightly, SAFE 2 SAVE every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Austin 311 | SAFE 2 SAVE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/austin-311/id894096218/reviews) | **[4.8 (8.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safe-2-save/id1141255148/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 54 | **8.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 27.0% of reviews | **44.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [City of Austin](https://appshunter.io/developer/894096221) | [SAFE 2 SAVE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1190786245) |

## What reviewers say

### Austin 311

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/austin-311/id894096218)

Access City services and information easily. This app helps you connect with the City of Austin for various needs, contributing to its goal of becoming a well-managed city.

**Highlights:** Access city services, Access city information, Connect with City of Austin

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### SAFE 2 SAVE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safe-2-save/id1141255148)

This app rewards drivers for keeping their phones put away while driving. Earn points redeemable at local businesses and restaurants. Compete with friends and family for the most points, and use music and map apps without penalty.

**Highlights:** Earn points for not using phone while driving, Redeem points for restaurant and business rewards, Auto-On feature to start app automatically, Use music and map apps without losing points, Compete with friends and family for points, Patent Pending technology

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| S2S PLUS | $0.99 | per month |
| S2S FAM | $2.99 | per month |
| S2S PLUS | $9.99 | per year |
| S2S FAM | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Keeps users off their phones while driving
- 👍 Motivates safe driving behavior
- 💰 Provides rewards for safe driving

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🤔 Inconsistent or unavailable rewards
- 🤨 Overly sensitive to phone movement
- 🙄 Constant notifications when not driving

**Reported bugs**

- Inaccurate trip tracking and distraction detection
- Inconsistent point redemption at partner locations

**Requested features**

- Expand reward locations beyond Texas
- Allow passenger mode to disable notifications
- Integrate with other driving safety apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Austin 311 free?

Austin 311 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SAFE 2 SAVE free?

SAFE 2 SAVE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Austin 311 or SAFE 2 SAVE?

SAFE 2 SAVE is rated higher. Austin 311 averages 2.4 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while SAFE 2 SAVE averages 4.8 from 8.6K ratings.

### Do Austin 311 or SAFE 2 SAVE have ads?

SAFE 2 SAVE shows ads; Austin 311 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Austin 311 or SAFE 2 SAVE?

Austin 311 ships an update fortnightly, and SAFE 2 SAVE every 5 weeks. Most recently, Austin 311 was updated on October 14, 2026 and SAFE 2 SAVE on October 18, 2026.

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