# CALTIP vs OAK 311

The clearest difference is rating: OAK 311 at 4.4 against CALTIP's 2.0. OAK 311 also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 21 months) and ratings volume (696 vs 9). CALTIP's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

OAK 311 holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OAK 311 has 696 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of CALTIP's written reviews are positive against 31% of OAK 311's.

CALTIP ships an update every 21 months, OAK 311 every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CALTIP | OAK 311 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caltip/id952783583/reviews) | **[4.4 (696 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oak-311/id1316091489/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **696** |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews | **30.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 36 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [California Department of Fish and Wildlife](https://appshunter.io/developer/952783582) | [City of Oakland](https://appshunter.io/developer/1316091488) |

## What reviewers say

### CALTIP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caltip/id952783583)

Report wildlife and environmental crimes anonymously to California authorities. Stay informed with agency alerts and access official web and social media content.

**Highlights:** Anonymous tip submission, Wildlife crime reporting, Environmental crime reporting, Agency crime alerts, Access agency web content, Access agency social media content

**In-app purchases:** none


### OAK 311

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oak-311/id1316091489)

Easily report non-emergency issues in Oakland, California, with photo attachments and GPS location. Track your reports, engage with community submissions, and stay updated on city news and events.

**Highlights:** Report non-emergency issues, Attach photos to reports, Automatic or manual GPS location, Follow and comment on issues, Receive action notifications, Connect to city social media, View city news and events

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Successful issue resolution for many users
- 🚀 Quick response times on some reports
- 👍 Easy to use interface for most users
- 🔄 Seamless data migration from previous system
- 🙏 Appreciated by community members

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Extremely slow response times from city
- 🐛 Buggy and crash-prone application
- 😤 Reports closed without action taken
- 🗺️ Poor location detection and city boundary issues
- ❌ No accountability for completed work

**Reported bugs**

- Photo selection always uses previous image
- App loses all data when pressing photo button
- Verification code never arrives
- Map feature crashes
- License plate field won't populate

**Requested features**

- Tree trimming and low-hanging branch reporting
- Better step-by-step instructions
- Touch ID sign-in capability
- Photo verification by city workers before case closure
- Ability to report duplicate issues in same location


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CALTIP free?

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

### Is OAK 311 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CALTIP or OAK 311?

OAK 311 is rated higher. CALTIP averages 2.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while OAK 311 averages 4.4 from 696 ratings.

### Do CALTIP or OAK 311 have ads?

Neither CALTIP nor OAK 311 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CALTIP or OAK 311?

CALTIP ships an update every 21 months, and OAK 311 every 3 months. Most recently, CALTIP was updated on October 24, 2026 and OAK 311 on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*