Comparison

Kashihara Garbage Sorting App vs MinaAI

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

Head to head
About

Kashihara Garbage Sorting App

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Have you ever felt confused about what garbage to throw out, and when and how? Kashihara has released an app for your smartphone to easily confirm various information, such as garbage collection schedules, disposal procedures, disposal precautions, the proper way to sort your garbage. It also answers frequently asked questions. Please use it for sorting your garbage and for recycling. Note: This app is for residents of Kashihara. =============================================================== [Main functions of the refuse sorting app] =============================================================== ■ Garage Collection Calendar You can immediately confirm the daily (includes the next day), weekly and monthly garbage collection schedule on one screen. ■ Alert Function An alert will remind you of the upcoming garbage category collected the day before and the day of collection. You can set the time of the alarm. ■ Garbage Sorting Reference You can check the disposal procedures for each type of garbage. In addition, you can easily find the item you are looking for through the high-quality search system. ■ Garbage Disposal Procedures You can check the common items and the disposal procedures for each type of garbage. ■ Frequently Asked Questions You can check answers to frequently asked questions. ■ Announcements You can read announcements, such as of any changes in the collection schedule or information on special events.

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MinaAI

Features
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\ Supports VoiceOver & Larger Text! / This app lets you easily chat with a popular AI, with no complicated setup. Do any of these sound familiar? ・What does “sign in” mean? ・The text is too small to read ・Advanced features seem overwhelming... If you've been curious about chatting with AI but hesitated for any of these reasons, this app is for you. It's also designed with people with low vision in mind, making it a great choice for older family members too. → No sign-in or account required → You can zoom in on text using two fingers, just like with photos → Just two basic features to get started: ■ Basic Features 1. Create a chat 2. Talk with the AI Note: Your chats are one-on-one with the AI. No one else can join your chats. ■ Bonus Features (for more experienced users) ・Read Aloud: Listen to your chat messages. Great for people with visual impairments or language learners. Swipe right on a message and tap “Read Aloud.” The app automatically detects the language and reads the message aloud. ・Choose an AI character for each chat. Pick from styles like “Friendly” or “Concise & Logical.” ・Show chat messages in a widget. Swipe left on a message and tap “Widget” to show it on your Home Screen. ・Mark important messages with a star. Starred messages also appear on Apple Watch. Swipe left and tap “Star.” ・Easily search past messages, including starred messages and messages saved to your widget. ・Easily select text in your chats. Touch and hold to select text, then copy, translate, or search using built-in iPhone and iPad features. ・Need help starting a new chat? Pull down on the chat screen to find sample messages. ・Widget text size matches the chat screen. (Note: To keep things simple, you can only add one widget. Want to know how to add it? Just ask the AI!) ・No ads ・No personal data collection ・Cute icon That’s a quick overview! You’ll also find a chat-style guide inside the app, so be sure to check it out. ■ Free Plan Limits ・You can chat up to 12 times per day ・Apple Watch can display up to 3 chat messages Upgrade to MinaAI PRO to remove these limits. MinaAI PRO also lets you create your own original AI characters, such as: ・An AI that always replies in Spanish for language learners ・A translation AI that rewrites your message in another language ・A samurai from the Edo period who has time-traveled to the present ・A quizmaster AI that asks you questions ...and more! Let your imagination run free and create a character that feels uniquely yours. MinaAI PRO includes even more features. If you enjoy the app, consider upgrading! Thanks for reading to the end. Hope you have a wonderful day!

Screenshots

Kashihara Garbage Sorting App4 screens
MinaAI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kashihara Garbage Sorting App at none against MinaAI's 7. MinaAI's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 8 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. MinaAI sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Kashihara Garbage Sorting App asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kashihara Garbage Sorting App ships an update every 8 months, MinaAI every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Kashihara Garbage Sorting App versus MinaAI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKashihara Garbage Sorting AppMinaAI
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB25 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperG-Place CorporationHirotaka Watanabe

In-app purchases

None

Kashihara Garbage Sorting App

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

MinaAI

Subscriptions4
  • Light Plan Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Light Plan Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Plan Weekly$2.997 Days
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  • Pro Plan Monthly$8.991 Month
One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99

Questions

Is Kashihara Garbage Sorting App free?
Kashihara Garbage Sorting App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MinaAI free?
MinaAI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Kashihara Garbage Sorting App or MinaAI have ads?
Neither Kashihara Garbage Sorting App nor MinaAI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kashihara Garbage Sorting App or MinaAI?
Kashihara Garbage Sorting App ships an update every 8 months, and MinaAI every 10 days. Most recently, Kashihara Garbage Sorting App was updated on October 8, 2026 and MinaAI on October 24, 2026.

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