IQ Panel 2 vs WasteConnect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IQ Panel 2
Explore the features of an award-winning smart home security panel on your mobile device. Virtually interact with security settings, smart lighting, locks, thermostats, and garage doors. This emulator provides a hands-on preview before purchasing a physical system.
- Arm/disarm security modes
- Control smart lights
- Manage smart locks
- Adjust smart thermostat
- Operate smart garage door
- Simulate disarm photos
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The IQ Panel 2 allows you to experience the award-winning IQ Panel 2 right on your phone before you buy it. This emulator lets you see how swiping, touching, and using the IQ Panel 2 in your own home. Try: -Arming in either "stay" or "Away" mode -Using Smart lights -Locking and unlocking smart locks -Adjusting the temp on your smart thermostat -Opening and closing your smart garage door -Viewing disarm photos captured by the built-in camera (emulator uses your phone's camera to capture a disarm photo and displays it on the camera page) Please note: this is NOT an operational security system. Visit Qolsys.com to find an authorized security dealer in your area.
WasteConnect
Access your garbage and recycling collection schedules. Receive timely notifications for waste and recycling pickups directly on your device.
- View garbage and recycling schedules
- Receive collection notifications
- Manage waste pickup reminders
- Access service information
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Garbage and recycling schedules and reminders for Waste Connections. View your garbage and recycling schedule and receive collection notifications all from within this app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: WasteConnect at 4.7 against IQ Panel 2's 2.2. WasteConnect also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (9.4K vs 81). IQ Panel 2's advantage is iOS requirement (10.3 vs 12.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
WasteConnect holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WasteConnect has 9.4K ratings behind it against 81, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of IQ Panel 2's written reviews are positive against 60% of WasteConnect's.
IQ Panel 2 ships an update every 9 months, WasteConnect monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IQ Panel 2 | WasteConnect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (81 ratings) | 4.7 (9.4K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 38.5% of reviews | 59.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 81 | 9.4K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.3 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 145 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Qolsys Inc. | Waste Connections, Inc. |
Customer experience
IQ Panel 2
WasteConnect
Bugs and requests
IQ Panel 2
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
WasteConnect
Reported bugs
3 issues- App unable to find customer addresses
- Notifications not working consistently
- Incorrect pickup schedule information displayed in the app
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to report missed pickups through the app
- Option to pay annual service fee through the app
- Improved address search and location recognition in the app
- Notifications for service delays or changes to the pickup schedule
In-app purchases
IQ Panel 2
No in-app purchases
WasteConnect
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is IQ Panel 2 free?
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