WasteConnect vs COtrip Planner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
COtrip Planner
Access real-time traffic and traveler information for Colorado's highways. Get updates on road conditions, construction, closures, and weather. Features include a map, camera feeds, and hands-free alerts.
- Real-time traffic speeds and road conditions
- Road maintenance, construction, and closure alerts
- Camera images and live streaming video
- Winter weather conditions and plow tracker
- Hands-free route condition announcements
- Trucker-specific resources
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The COtrip app is the Colorado Department of Transportation's (CDOT) official real-time traffic and traveler information app. The COtrip app provides statewide travel information for Colorado’s interstates, U.S. routes and state highways. It does not include information for county roads or city streets. Features: - Zoomable and mobile-friendly map display - Traffic speeds and road conditions - Real-time updates on road maintenance, construction, restrictions and road closures - Camera images and live streaming video - Trucker mode with resources specific to commercial motor vehicle operators - Winter weather conditions (seasonal) - Plow tracker - Hands-free, eyes-free feature to announce upcoming road conditions that will impact your route Please Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can decrease device battery life. Drop the Distraction The primary responsibility of every driver is the safe operation of their vehicle. While traveling, mobile communication devices should be used only when the motor vehicle is at a complete stop off the traveled portion of the roadway. Do not text and drive (it's against the law) or use this app while driving. For more information about distracted driving in Colorado and safety tips, visit https://distracted.codot.gov. Feedback We welcome your feedback on this app. Please send your suggestions, questions or concerns in an email to cdot_cotrip@state.co.us. For tutorials and more information, visit COtrip.org. CDOT Privacy Policy: https://codot.gov/topcontent/privacypolicy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: WasteConnect at 60% against COtrip Planner's 16%. WasteConnect also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.9) and ratings volume (9.4K vs 745). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WasteConnect has 9.4K ratings behind it against 745, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of WasteConnect's written reviews are positive against 16% of COtrip Planner's.
WasteConnect ships an update monthly, COtrip Planner every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WasteConnect | COtrip Planner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (9.4K ratings) — better | 2.9 (745 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 59.6% of reviews — better | 16.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9.4K — better | 745 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Waste Connections, Inc. | Colorado Department of Transportation |
Customer experience
WasteConnect
COtrip Planner
User reviews
WasteConnect
From 9.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Consistent and reliable service
- 📆 Helpful pickup reminders
- 💻 Convenient online features
- 🤝 Courteous and hardworking staff
- 🌳 Promotes environmental awareness
Room to improve
- 🕰️ Long wait times for customer service
- 📆 Inaccurate pickup schedule information
- 🚚 Declining service quality over time
- 💰 Increasing prices without justification
- 🐛 App functionality issues
COtrip Planner
From 745 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Quick and easy access to road conditions and rest areas
- 🚀 Vital for winter travel planning
- 🚀 Useful for truckers
Room to improve
- 🐛 Unreliable and outdated information
- 🐛 Difficult to navigate and use
- 🐛 Cameras often not working
- 🐛 Lack of real-time updates
- 🐛 Complicated and cluttered interface
Bugs and 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
COtrip Planner
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Login and account issues
- Inconsistent and missing data
Requested features
5 requests- Bring back the old, simpler version
- Improve map interface and readability
- Add more real-time data and alerts
- Restore trip planning and route optimization features
- Improve camera coverage and reliability
In-app purchases
WasteConnect
No in-app purchases
COtrip Planner
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is WasteConnect free?
Is COtrip Planner free?
Which has better reviews, WasteConnect or COtrip Planner?
Do WasteConnect or COtrip Planner have ads?
Which is updated more often, WasteConnect or COtrip Planner?
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