Comparison

FresGO vs SalinasConnect

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

Head to head
About

FresGO

This app allows users to report infrastructure and non-emergency public safety issues in real-time. It automatically routes issues to the correct department and provides users with updates on resolutions and alerts. The platform supports multiple languages and tracks various types of reported problems.

Highlights
  • Real-time issue reporting
  • Automatic department routing
  • Track issue resolutions
  • Receive real-time updates and alerts
  • Multi-lingual support
  • Escalation for timely completion
Features
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FresGO is a free, easy to use, real-time platform transforming how Fresno solves issues. Report infrastructure and non-emergency public safety issues with your smartphone or computer. Track resolutions and receive real-time updates and alerts. It’s easy. With FresGO you don’t need to know which department does what. The multi-lingual application tracks reported items, like graffiti, broken sprinklers, street closures, and more. With the push of a button, issues are automatically routed and even escalated if not completed in a timely manner – and you’re notified the instant they’re resolved!

About

SalinasConnect

Report city service issues like tree trimming or code violations directly to the City of Salinas. Pinpoint locations, attach photos, and receive status updates via email, text, or voice.

Highlights
  • Submit service requests electronically
  • Variety of issue categories
  • Pinpoint location with GPS
  • Attach photos to requests
  • Receive status updates
  • Direct dial to City Hall
Features
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Stay connected via SalinasConnect, the service request mobile app for the City of Salinas, California. Need a tree trimmed? Tired of seeing that abandoned vehicle on your street? Have a code violation you want to report? Report it to the City using SalinasConnect. • Submit service request electronically • Choose from variety of issues • Pinpoint the location with GPS • Attach a photo • Receive e-mail, text, or voice message status updates • Link to the City’s website and social media platforms • “One Call to City Hall” direct dial button How does it work? 1. Resident places service request via SalinasConnect; 2. SalinasConnect stores, processes and automatically routes the request to the correct department; and 3. Notification is then provided to the resident via text, email or a phone call when the issue has been resolved. The City of Salinas, through SalinasConnect, is committed to ensuring that your requests and concerns are addressed more efficiently through the use of technology. SalinasConnect provides residents with reasonable response times to service requests, improves customer service, increases effective communication, and boosts overall responsiveness.

Screenshots

FresGO4 screens
SalinasConnect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SalinasConnect at 2.6 against FresGO's 2.1. SalinasConnect also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 23%). FresGO's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 25 months) and ratings volume (98 vs 14). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SalinasConnect holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FresGO has 98 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of FresGO's written reviews are positive against 33% of SalinasConnect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FresGO ships an update every 4 months, SalinasConnect every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
FresGO versus SalinasConnect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFresGOSalinasConnect
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (98 ratings)2.6 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.1% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings98 — better14
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 25 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCity of FresnoCity of Salinas, California

Customer experience

FresGO

All ratings97 ratings
Positive22.7%
Neutral3.1%
Negative74.2%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive23.1%
Neutral4.6%
Negative72.3%

SalinasConnect

All ratings13 ratings
Positive38.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative61.5%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Bugs and requests

FresGO

Reported bugs

74 issues
  • App gives errors when reporting
  • Empty buttons and blank boxes
  • Cannot get past sign in
  • Location is never accurate
  • System records wrong place
Show 69 more
  • App freezes
  • App is unusable
  • Search and chat function not user friendly
  • App is not updating showing completed
  • Getting errors when submitting
  • 311 system is unreachable
  • App doesn't update showing completed
  • App doesn't get the request at all
  • App errors when submitting
  • App takes five days for graffiti removal
  • App not updating showing completed
  • App hasn't got the request at all
  • App not functional
  • App freezes
  • App is useless
  • App freezes up
  • App won't end up submitting
  • App freezes to waste your time
  • App buffers forever after tapping submit
  • App hasn't connected after 2 hours
  • App issues processing submission
  • App has issues processing submission
  • App needs to allow multiple photos/Video
  • Following up on submitting is frustration
  • Some requests disappear from list
  • App no longer moves beyond submission screen
  • App shows 3 loading dots forever
  • App hangs up when trying to submit
  • App endlessly shows a loading screen
  • App doesn't actually submit
  • App lags and crashes
  • App tends to lag and crash
  • App doesn't actually submit it
  • Page just shows as loading
  • Never actually submits
  • App is super slow
  • App crashes when entering name
  • App doesn't work for iOS 12.0.1
  • App has stopped working
  • Cannot submit any reports
  • App never loads
  • Stays on the loading screen
  • App glitchy
  • Can't move between some pages
  • Submissions don't show up
  • App is blank grey screen
  • Blank white bar on the bottom
  • App takes forever to load
  • App doesn't accept complaints
  • App doesn't work
  • App is non-functional
  • App is not user friendly
  • App is a headache
  • App is cluttered
  • App has no login option
  • App is defunct
  • App is a waste of time
  • App is slow
  • App is unusable
  • App is not functioning
  • App is troublesome
  • App is worthless
  • App is a joke
  • App is complete garbage
  • App is useless
  • App is super slow
  • App is a waste of time
  • App is not working
  • App is dysfunctional

Requested features

10 requests
  • Option to report illegal fireworks
  • Option to report dog barking
  • Option to report dead animals
  • Option to report damages
  • Option to report homeless encampments
Show 5 more
  • Allow multiple photos/video attachments
  • Add option to report homeless camps
  • Update app for iPhone XS display
  • Remove 911 and Fresno State Athletics buttons
  • Remove social media links

SalinasConnect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

FresGO

No in-app purchases

None

SalinasConnect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FresGO free?
FresGO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SalinasConnect free?
SalinasConnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FresGO or SalinasConnect?
SalinasConnect is rated higher. FresGO averages 2.1 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while SalinasConnect averages 2.6 from 14 ratings.
Do FresGO or SalinasConnect have ads?
Neither FresGO nor SalinasConnect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FresGO or SalinasConnect?
FresGO ships an update every 4 months, and SalinasConnect every 25 months. Most recently, FresGO was updated on October 23, 2026 and SalinasConnect on October 26, 2026.

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