Catch the Trash vs Learn Recycle
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Catch the Trash
An educational action game designed to teach players about waste sorting. Players drag falling trash into the correct bins, with a built-in trash-dex for guidance. Developed by a team of young programmers during a coding course.
- Waste sorting gameplay
- Interactive trash-dex
- Educational content
- Action-oriented challenges
- Developed by young programmers
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This educational action game teaches you where to put your waste. To play, simply drag the falling trash into the right bins. If you're not sure where to sort things in real life or in the game, simply check the included trash-dex. This game was made by four girls who met at a Girls Who Code course. They learned to program in Swift, and made the game during their two weeks course.
Learn Recycle
This app transforms learning about recycling into an exciting adventure for children aged 3-8. Through interactive gameplay and item scanning, young users discover the importance of responsible waste disposal and become eco-heroes.
- Interactive gameplay for recycling education
- Scan everyday items to learn their eco-friendly destinations
- Age-appropriate content for young learners
- Empower children to become eco-heroes
- Scan-and-play functionality using the camera
- Uncover eco-secrets and level up knowledge
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Learn Recycle: Where Education Meets Eco-Fun! Welcome to Learn Recycle, the groundbreaking educational app that makes recycling an exciting adventure for young eco-enthusiasts aged 3 to 8! Interactive Learning at Your Fingertips: Explore the world of recycling through immersive gameplay! Scan everyday items and unlock the secrets of responsible waste disposal. Learn Recycle makes education fun and accessible with engaging features. Your Recycling Guide: Meet your eco-friendly companion! Learn Recycle is your pocket-sized recycling guru. Scan items, discover their eco-friendly destinations, and become a pro recycler while having a blast! Tailored for Little Environmentalists: Designed with the youngest learners in mind, Learn Recycle introduces the importance of recycling in an entertaining and age-appropriate way. Lay the foundation for a sustainable future through enjoyable and educational experiences. Key Features: Engaging Gameplay: Make learning about recycling an adventure. Scan and Discover: Find out where everyday items belong in the recycling world. Eco-Champion Training: Empower young minds to be eco-heroes and make a positive impact. Scan-and-Play Functionality: Utilize your camera for interactive scanning, allowing you to learn and discover more about waste management. The camera feature enhances the learning experience by enabling users to visually identify and understand the recycling process in real time. Join the Learn Recycle Movement: Embark on a journey of education, discovery, and environmental stewardship. Every interaction with Learn Recycle is a step towards a sustainable future. Unlock Eco-Secrets: Learn Recycle is not just a game; it's a treasure trove of eco-secrets! Dive in to uncover the mysteries of recycling. Scan, discover, and level up your knowledge as you progress through the game. Become an Eco-Hero: In Learn Recycle, every player is an eco-hero in training! Foster a sense of responsibility and environmental consciousness in young minds. Equip yourself with the tools to make informed choices and become a champion for the planet. Educational, Empowering, and Entertaining: Learn Recycle strikes the perfect balance between education and entertainment. With carefully crafted content, interactive features, and a user-friendly interface, the app ensures that learning about recycling is always a joyous experience. Spread the Word: Share the Learn Recycle experience with friends, family, and fellow educators. Let's create a community of eco-heroes committed to making the world a greener, healthier place.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Learn Recycle at every 5 months against Catch the Trash's every 45 months. Catch the Trash's advantage is ratings volume (16 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Catch the Trash against 5.0 for Learn Recycle. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Catch the Trash has 16 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Catch the Trash ships an update every 45 months, Learn Recycle every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Catch the Trash | Learn Recycle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (16 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 45 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 320 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | John Palevich | A & K AUSSIELAND PTY LTD |
Customer experience
Catch the Trash
Learn Recycle
In-app purchases
Catch the Trash
No in-app purchases
Learn Recycle
No in-app purchases
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