SkipTheDepot vs Allure
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SkipTheDepot
Easily get your bottle deposit back without visiting a depot. Schedule convenient door-to-door pickups for your containers, and receive your refund directly to your bank account. Now also accepts clothing and electronics for recycling.
- Door-to-door bottle collection
- Online deposit redemption
- Direct bank account credit
- Accepts clothing and electronics
- Container counting and processing
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Why wait for cash-back? Skip the bottle depot and get your deposit online! We'll pick up, count your containers, and credit your account within a few days. Redeem directly to your bank account! Now accepting clothing and electronics! Use the SkipTheDepot app to create your account, request a pickup, or redeem your deposits!
Allure
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Take control of your lighting experience like never before with our innovative App-Controlled Lighting solutions. From adjusting brightness levels to setting personalized schedules, our app-enabled technology offers convenience and customization at your fingertips. Embrace the future of smart home lighting and elevate your living space with seamless integration and effortless control.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SkipTheDepot at monthly against Allure's every 2 months. 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.
SkipTheDepot ships an update monthly, Allure every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SkipTheDepot | Allure |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 78.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LessThan3 Inc. | Allure Lighting Ltd. |
Bugs and requests
SkipTheDepot
Reported bugs
5 issues- App always signs user out
- App glitches causing cancellations
- Real-time tracker freezes
- Pickup times not accurately reflected
- Driver issues (not finding bags, leaving early)
Requested features
3 requests- More pickup days available in neighborhoods
- Improved real-time tracker functionality
- Ability to delete account and personal info
Allure
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SkipTheDepot
No in-app purchases
Allure
No in-app purchases
