Rubicon Connect vs Upcomings
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Rubicon Connect
Easily manage waste and recycling services for one or multiple locations. Request service, leave specific instructions, and access your accounts securely on the go. Designed for existing customers with an established account.
- Secure account access with unique code
- Location management via list or map
- Quick service requests
- Add special instructions for service
- Manage multiple locations
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Managing your waste and recycling is simpler than ever with Rubicon. Rubicon empowers customers of all sizes through our innovative technology platform. Our Rubicon Connect App makes it easy to request service on the go, for a single location or many locations. Current Features: - Enter your unique code once and securely access your locations with your email address - Select locations from your custom list or the built in map feature - Quickly and easily request waste service - Have a specific need? Leave notes and special instructions for customer service - More features coming soon Note: In order to use this app you must be an existing Rubicon customer with an established account. To learn more about how Rubicon can help your business manage waste and recycling efficiently, reduce costs, and meet your sustainability goals visit our website https://www.rubicon.com/ to learn more. Rubicon is the world’s leading provider of sustainable, cloud-based waste and recycling solutions. Through our innovative platform, companies can reduce operating expenses, divert waste from landfills, track key metrics and work towards long-term sustainability goals. Rubicon is disrupting an industry with misaligned incentives and empowering independent haulers and recyclers to grow their businesses. As a Certified B Corporation, Rubicon believes business is the most powerful way to create social and environmental change. Learn more at www.rubiconglobal.com
Upcomings
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Count down to birthdays, holidays, anniversaries, and the moments you look forward to with Upcomings. Create events, organize them into custom groups, and add photos to make each countdown your own. Browse upcoming and past events, save favorite moments to Memories, and view event dates in the calendar. Designed for iPhone and iPad, with layouts that adapt to your screen. Available in English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, French, German, and Italian.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Upcomings at every 3 weeks against Rubicon Connect's every 4 months. Rubicon Connect's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Rubicon Connect ships an update every 4 months, Upcomings every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rubicon Connect | Upcomings |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RUBICON GLOBAL HOLDINGS LLC | Jinru Dong |
In-app purchases
Rubicon Connect
No in-app purchases
Upcomings
No in-app purchases
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