# Tri vs Edinburgh Bins

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tri | Edinburgh Bins |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [interpet.co.uk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1226255981) | [Paul Fraser](https://appshunter.io/developer/482131297) |

## What reviewers say

### Tri

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tri-spec-2/id1459336568)

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.

**Highlights:** Instant controls, 24-hour timer, Customizable colors, Sunrise & sunset simulation, Biotope pre-sets (with controller), Storm function (with controller)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Edinburgh Bins

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edinburgh-bins/id6736817730)

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.

**Highlights:** Bin collection reminders, 5-week collection calendar, Apple Watch app, Home screen widgets, Check any address, Street leaderboard

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Edinburgh Bins Pro | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tri free?

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

### Is Edinburgh Bins free?

Edinburgh Bins is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Tri or Edinburgh Bins have ads?

Neither Tri nor Edinburgh Bins shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tri or Edinburgh Bins?

Tri ships an update every 2 months, and Edinburgh Bins every 2 weeks. Most recently, Tri was updated on October 17, 2026 and Edinburgh Bins on October 24, 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.*