Comparison

myTOMRA vs HM Dispatch

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

HM Dispatch

Features
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The store manager assigns the order task to the designated driver for delivery.

Screenshots

myTOMRA4 screens
HM Dispatch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HM Dispatch at every 3 weeks against myTOMRA's every 3 months. HM Dispatch also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

myTOMRA ships an update every 3 months, HM Dispatch every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and May 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
myTOMRA versus HM Dispatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermyTOMRAHM Dispatch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (48 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings48 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTomra Systems ASAMyali Group Pty Ltd

In-app purchases

None

myTOMRA

No in-app purchases

None

HM Dispatch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is myTOMRA free?
myTOMRA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HM Dispatch free?
HM Dispatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do myTOMRA or HM Dispatch have ads?
Neither myTOMRA nor HM Dispatch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, myTOMRA or HM Dispatch?
myTOMRA ships an update every 3 months, and HM Dispatch every 3 weeks. Most recently, myTOMRA was updated on October 4, 2026 and HM Dispatch on May 20, 2026.

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