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City Apps

Below is a selection of the hundreds of applications developed by governments and citizens that have been developed using the data you can find here. Use these apps or let them spark ideas for new apps you’d like to see or create.

This page highlights a few of these applications, including both web-based and mobile apps. When you click on the images or titles below, you will be leaving the Data.gov website.

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Mobile Apps

These apps are available on your mobile device, some are available in only a single format and others in multiple formats. Each icon links to the appropriate format when available. A “mobile web” app is designed for optimum use over your mobile device through it's built-in web browser.

Roadify

Roadify helps commuters get the information they need from official sources, while also allowing them to help one another along the way by adding reports of their own. Roadify focuses on real-time transit information accessible anytime and (eventually) in any city. Download iOS App

SF Way

SF Way comprises 50+ apps in one package for everything needed to live, work, lay, and visit San Francisco. (Powered by San Francisco city data.) Download iOS App

SFpark

SFpark lets you check parking availability and pricing from your iPhone. (Powered by San Francisco data.) Download iOS App Download Android App

Mom Maps

Mom Maps helps you find family fun places, kid friendly locations on the go! Search an extensive list of kid-friendly parks, playgrounds, restaurants, museums, and indoor play areas. Search by category or zip code and you’re good to go! (Powered by Seattle city data.) Download iOS App Download Android App

 

Web Applications

These apps are available on the Internet. Each icon links to the appropriate format when available. Web apps are designed for use through your preferred web browser.

Seattle 911 Police Scanner

Seattle 911 Police Scanner allows you to dial in to a phone number and listen to a live stream of new data.seattle.gov Fire 911 dispatches as they’re added. (Powered by Seattle city data.)

Chicago Public School Tiers

Chicago Public School Tiers shows a student’s change of getting into one of the city’s top, selective schools based on the student’s address. (Power by Chicago city data.)

Crime in Chicago

Crime in Chicago is an interactive analysis of crime in Chicago’s 50 wards. (Powered by Chicago city data.)

Funday Genie

Funday Genie is an application for planning a free day in New York City, with things to do, events, attractions, restaurants, and shopping. (Powered by New York City data.)

 

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Resourcessort icon Type Last Updated On
Chicago Public School TiersChicago Public School Tiers shows a student’s change of getting into one of the city’s top, selective schools based on the student’s address. (Power by Chicago city data.) Apps 07/31/2012
Crime in ChicagoCrime in Chicago is an interactive analysis of crime in Chicago’s 50 wards. (Powered by Chicago city data.) Apps 07/31/2012
Funday GenieFunday Genie is an application for planning a free day in New York City, with things to do, events, attractions, restaurants, and shopping. (Powered by New York City data.) Apps 07/31/2012
Mom MapsMom Maps helps you find family fun places, kid friendly locations on the go! Search an extensive list of kid-friendly parks, playgrounds, restaurants, museums, and indoor play areas. Search by category or zip code and you’re good to go! (Powered by Seattle city data.) Mobile 07/31/2012
Plow TrackerPlow Tracker tracks the city’s snow plows in real time to figure out which streets have been plowed. (Power by Chicago city data.) Apps 07/31/2012
RoadifyRoadify helps commuters get the information they need from official sources, while also allowing them to help one another along the way by adding reports of their own. Roadify focuses on real-time transit information accessible anytime and (eventually) in any city. Mobile 07/31/2012
Scene Near Me"Scene Near Me" alerts you when you are near famous NYC film scenes. Available on the iPhone. (Powered by New York City data.) Mobile 07/31/2012
Seattle 911 Police ScannerSeattle 911 Police Scanner allows you to dial in to a phone number and listen to a live stream of new data.seattle.gov Fire 911 dispatches as they’re added. (Powered by Seattle city data.) Apps 07/31/2012
SF WaySF Way comprises 50+ apps in one package for everything needed to live, work, lay, and visit San Francisco. (Powered by San Francisco city data.) Mobile 07/31/2012
SFparkSFpark lets you check parking availability and pricing from your iPhone. (Powered by San Francisco data.) Mobile 07/31/2012