Tri vs Edinburgh Bins
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tri
Control your aquarium lighting with customizable settings. Schedule sunrise and sunset effects, adjust colors, and access support resources. Requires a specific controller for advanced features.
- Instant controls
- 24-hour timer
- Customizable colors
- Sunrise & sunset simulation
- Biotope pre-sets (with controller)
- Storm function (with controller)
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New and improved Tri-Spec 2 App for aquarium lighting. Free App download. Original features include Instant controls, 24 hour timer, colour customisable options, sunrise & sunset features and also support pages that include setup, troubleshooting & customer care support. Tri-Spec 1 or 2 LED users with this App will need the Tri-Spec 2 App Controller 2 to access the New Biotope Pre-Sets, Customisable Blue-Moon After Sunset, Storm function & Unique Code Connection. This App also works with the original Tri-Spec 1 App Controller and both Tri-spec 1 & 2 LED lighting but to access the new features a new Tri-Spec 2 App controller will need to be used. Contact us for more information if you are a current Tri-Spec 1 App user. Tri-Spec 2 App Controller 2’s are available from all good aquatic retailers. Powered by Bluetooth technology. For more information, troubleshooting & spares please go to www.interpet.co.uk or email contact customercare@interpet.co.uk. Interpet has over 65 years of aquatic experience to ensure every element of the design of this product has been carefully considered to help you enjoy aquarium keeping.
Edinburgh Bins
This app provides timely reminders for bin collections based on your postcode. It displays your upcoming collection schedule, highlights which bins to put out, and offers notifications. Features include a 5-week calendar, Apple Watch support, and home screen widgets.
- Bin collection reminders
- 5-week collection calendar
- Apple Watch app
- Home screen widgets
- Check any address
- Street leaderboard
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Edinburgh Bins shows you exactly which bins to put out and when. Just enter your postcode, pick your address, and you're set. • See your next collection at a glance — Today, Tomorrow, or the day • Know exactly which bins are going out • Reminder notifications the day before and on the morning of collection • Your full 5-week collection calendar • Apple Watch app — your next bins, right on your wrist • Home screen widgets • Check any address, not just your own • Mark your bins as out and climb your street's leaderboard to become Bin King All collection data is provided by Edinburgh Council. Spotted a date that looks wrong? Get in touch from inside the app and we'll get it fixed fast.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Edinburgh Bins at 80% against Tri's 9%. Edinburgh Bins also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Tri's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. Edinburgh Bins sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Tri asks for nothing beyond the download.
Tri ships an update every 2 months, Edinburgh Bins every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tri | Edinburgh Bins |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | interpet.co.uk | Paul Fraser |
Customer experience
Tri
Edinburgh Bins
In-app purchases
Tri
No in-app purchases
Edinburgh Bins
- Edinburgh Bins Pro$0.991 Month
