Comparison

myTOMRA vs CupTaster

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

Head to head
About

myTOMRA

This app transforms recycling into an engaging and simple process. Scan your personal barcode at recycling machines to receive digital refunds directly to your account. Discover nearby recycling points, track your progress with achievements, and manage all your transactions digitally.

Highlights
  • Personalized barcode for RVM identification
  • Map to find nearest recycling points
  • Earn badges and track progress
  • Paperless digital refunds (PayPal, etc.)
  • Transaction history and status
  • Bag Drop feature for quick returns
Features
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myTOMRA makes recycling more fun and convenient than ever before. Collect your recyclables, return them to your nearest recycling point and collect your digital refunds. YOUR PERSONAL RECYCLING COMPANION Scan your unique barcode to identify yourself at the Reverse Vending Machine (RVM), so that the correct deposit can be paid directly into your myTOMRA account. DISCOVER YOUR CLOSEST LOCATION Use the map feature to find your nearest recycling point. Check opening hours, accepted bottle types and payout methods. EARN BADGES THROUGH ACHIEVEMENTS Earn badges and track your progress by completing different challenges. GO PAPERLESS WITH YOUR RECYCLING Transfer your refunds automatically to PayPal or similar digital payout methods*, or convert it into a digital receipt for a truly paperless recycling experience. GET FULL CONTROL OF YOUR TRANSACTIONS Check your recycling history and view the status of all your transactions. SKIP THE LINE The Bag Drop feature* allows you to drop entire bags of containers without having to wait in line at the recycling point. Stick the barcode to the bag, scan it with myTOMRA app and drop the bag at the designated location.

About

CupTaster

This app helps you systematically taste and analyze coffee using industry-standard cupping protocols. Record detailed notes on flavor and aroma to discover your preferences and understand coffee origins. Store your tasting data for future reference.

Highlights
  • Industry-standard cupping forms
  • Detailed flavor and aroma analysis
  • Personalized tasting notes
  • Store and retrieve tasting history
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Coffee origin insights
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Cupping (or cup-testing) is a coffee tasting method used in the coffee industry. It is performed all over the world according to uniform standards and specific protocols. The main purpose of cupping is to reveal the profile of the coffee. To achieve this, coffee is brewed in a universal way: ground coffee beans are placed in a glass, poured with hot water and left to steep undisturbed for four minutes. This method allows the coffee's flavor and aroma to fully develop. Cuppings are held at all stages of the coffee selection process, from the farm to the coffee shop. It is also an effective method for tasting and comparing several lots simultaneously. Baristas attend cuppings to gain insight into the potential of coffee beans and how to work better with a particular one. Those new to coffee attend cuppings to gain a deeper understanding of their preferences and to identify their preferred coffee origins. This is why we have developed a user-friendly and intuitive application with forms to fill in all characteristics according to world standards. It stores all the data so you can always go back and find something you like.

Screenshots

myTOMRA4 screens
CupTaster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CupTaster at 100% against myTOMRA's 43%. CupTaster also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). myTOMRA's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

myTOMRA is free to download; CupTaster costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

myTOMRA ships an update every 3 months, CupTaster monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
myTOMRA versus CupTaster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermyTOMRACupTaster
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.5 (48 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews43.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings48 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTomra Systems ASANikita Baranov

Customer experience

myTOMRA

All ratings48 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral6.3%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews93 reviews
Positive43.0%
Neutral10.8%
Negative46.2%

CupTaster

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

myTOMRA

No in-app purchases

None

CupTaster

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is myTOMRA free?
myTOMRA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CupTaster free?
CupTaster costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do myTOMRA or CupTaster have ads?
Neither myTOMRA nor CupTaster shows ads.
Which is updated more often, myTOMRA or CupTaster?
myTOMRA ships an update every 3 months, and CupTaster monthly. Most recently, myTOMRA was updated on September 21, 2026 and CupTaster on September 9, 2026.

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