# WasteConnect vs My Recyclops

The clearest difference is update cadence: WasteConnect at monthly against My Recyclops's every 6 months. WasteConnect also leads on ratings volume (9.4K vs 257). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

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 — 4.7 for WasteConnect against 4.6 for My Recyclops. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WasteConnect has 9.4K ratings behind it against 257, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of WasteConnect's written reviews are positive against 63% of My Recyclops's.

WasteConnect ships an update monthly, My Recyclops every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WasteConnect | My Recyclops |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (9.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wasteconnect/id1442351850/reviews)** | [4.6 (257 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-recyclops/id1541948632/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.4K** | 257 |
| Positive reviews | 59.6% of reviews | **63.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 84 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Waste Connections, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/718176767) | [Recyclops Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534699674) |

## What reviewers say

### WasteConnect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wasteconnect/id1442351850)

Access your garbage and recycling collection schedules. Receive timely notifications for waste and recycling pickups directly on your device.

**Highlights:** View garbage and recycling schedules, Receive collection notifications, Manage waste pickup reminders, Access service information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Consistent and reliable service
- 📆 Helpful pickup reminders
- 💻 Convenient online features
- 🤝 Courteous and hardworking staff
- 🌳 Promotes environmental awareness

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Long wait times for customer service
- 📆 Inaccurate pickup schedule information
- 🚚 Declining service quality over time
- 💰 Increasing prices without justification
- 🐛 App functionality issues

**Reported bugs**

- App unable to find customer addresses
- Notifications not working consistently
- Incorrect pickup schedule information displayed in the app

**Requested features**

- 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


### My Recyclops

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-recyclops/id1541948632)

Easily track your waste pickup schedule and receive timely notifications. Discover how to properly recycle various materials with a comprehensive search function.

**Highlights:** Pickup schedule tracking, Pickup notifications, Waste material recycling search, Recycling instructions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Essential recycling service
- 👍 App works great
- 👍 Reminders for pickup
- 👍 Shows next pickup
- 👍 Great service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Refuses to cancel service
- 😞 Continues to charge
- 😞 Difficult to remove payment
- 😞 Bad customer service
- 😞 Unresponsive customer service

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot get anyone in customer service to respond
- Impossible to speak to anyone
- Online form issues
- No Waste Wizard in app
- Cannot log onto app

**Requested features**

- Provide bins or signs
- More precise recycling list
- Query function in app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WasteConnect free?

WasteConnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is My Recyclops free?

My Recyclops is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WasteConnect or My Recyclops?

WasteConnect is rated higher. WasteConnect averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.4K ratings, while My Recyclops averages 4.6 from 257 ratings.

### Do WasteConnect or My Recyclops have ads?

Neither WasteConnect nor My Recyclops shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WasteConnect or My Recyclops?

WasteConnect ships an update monthly, and My Recyclops every 6 months. Most recently, WasteConnect was updated on October 19, 2026 and My Recyclops on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*