BCMB DepotLink vs Depot Express
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
BCMB DepotLink
This app allows Albertans to scan beverage containers to determine refund eligibility at local depots. It also provides resources for communication with the BCMB and offers depots tools for managing QMS tickets and accessing support.
- Scan containers for refund eligibility
- Communicate with BCMB
- Check QMS tickets
- Create QMS tickets
- Access QMS Help Center
- Receive QMS ticket notifications
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Alberta's Beverage Container Management Board (BCMB) is a not-for-profit organization formed by representatives of Alberta beverage manufacturers, depots and the public (environmental organizations, municipalities and interested citizens). The BCMB is charged with the responsibility of regulation and delivering Alberta's beverage container system. This app can help Albertans by: - Scanning containers to see if they are eligible for refund at an Alberta Depot. - Resources to communicate with the BCMB. This app can help Alberta Depots by: - Scanning containers to see if they are eligible for refund at an Alberta Depot. - Checking QMS tickets. - Creating QMS tickets. - Accessing the QMS Help Center. - Signing into multiple QMS accounts. - Receiving push notifications about QMS tickets. This app requires the following three permissions: - Camera: to scan containers. - Phone: to send push notifications. - Storage: to upload files.
Depot Express
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Depot Express makes recycling beverage containers convenient with two services: drop off or pick up! We save you time by collecting your empty beverage containers and take them to a bottle depot so you donβt have to! We pick up from homes, condos, apartments, businesses and charities. Donβt like waiting in line at the bottle depot? Use our drop off option at participating locations! Feeling charitable? Donate to your favourite charity or help out a team or organization with their bottle drive! You get a 100% refund from the bottle depot and real time notifications! Getting your refund is a breeze too! Just request an e-transfer with a press of a button through the app!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Depot Express at 12.4 against BCMB DepotLink's 15.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BCMB DepotLink ships an update every 3 months, Depot Express every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 8, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BCMB DepotLink | Depot Express |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 12.4 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BCMB | Depot Express Ltd. |
In-app purchases
BCMB DepotLink
No in-app purchases
Depot Express
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is BCMB DepotLink free?
Is Depot Express free?
Do BCMB DepotLink or Depot Express have ads?
Which is updated more often, BCMB DepotLink or Depot Express?
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