Popular SG vs SGRecycle
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Popular SG
Access Singapore's leading bookstore's digital platform to manage your membership, unlock exclusive deals, and stay updated on promotions. Find store locations and enjoy member-specific rewards.
- Digital POPULAR card integration
- Exclusive member coupons
- Birthday rewards
- Partner deals
- Store promotion updates
- In-app exclusive deals
- Outlet locator
Read full descriptionHide full description
Singapore’s leading bookstore goes digital! Link your POPULAR card and explore members’ privileges on the go. POPULAR members get to unlock special member coupons, birthday rewards and partner deals. First-hand information on store promotions, sales and events. Exclusive in-app deals. Find your nearest outlet. And more to come!
SGRecycle
Read full descriptionHide full description
SGRecycle is a social recycling initiative by SGRecycle Pte Ltd. SGRecycle stations are placed all around Singapore islandwide to collect waste paper and in return for reward points. You may register an account with us to start recycling. Recycle to save Our Environment
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Popular SG at every 3 weeks against SGRecycle's every 6 weeks. SGRecycle's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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.
Popular SG ships an update every 3 weeks, SGRecycle every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Popular SG | SGRecycle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (29 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 26.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 29 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Popular Holdings Ltd | SGRecycle |
In-app purchases
Popular SG
No in-app purchases
SGRecycle
No in-app purchases
