Comparison

Garbage@Komatsu vs Voice Diary

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Garbage@Komatsu

This application helps Komatsu City residents manage their garbage disposal. It provides collection schedules, disposal instructions, a searchable glossary of items, and important notifications.

Highlights
  • Collection date calendar
  • Disposal procedure explanations
  • Searchable item glossary
  • Customizable alert function
  • Disaster and collection change notifications
  • FAQ section
Features
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■アプリ名 Garbage@Komatsu ■ジャンル Lifestyle ■説明 Have you had troubles figuring out when and how to dispose your garbage? Fret not, Komatsu City has released a new application that allows you to easily check various garbage-related information, with just a smartphone by your side. This includes information on garbage collection dates, disposal procedures, important pointers about disposal, a glossary of items sorted by garbage type, and other FAQs. 【Main Features】 ■Collection Date Calendar Three calendar formats are available (①Today and tomorrow's schedule, ②Schedule of the week, ③Schedule of the month), allowing you to check the garbage collection schedule at a glance. ■Alert Function Receive alerts for the garbage types scheduled for collection, on the actual day and day before collection. You can choose what time to receive the alerts as well. ■Glossary of items by garbage type Allows you to check the disposal procedures for each individual item. Equipped with a sophisticated search system, allowing your to find the desired item easily. ■Explanation of disposal procedures You can check the main items included and disposal methods for each garbage type. ■FAQs In Q&A format, check the answers to frequently asked questions. ■Notifications Receive notifications on information such as changes in collection dates and disaster updates.

About

Voice Diary

Features
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ust speak. Your voice becomes the diary that lasts. Voice Diary is a voice-first journaling app—perfect even if typing isn't your thing. Just record how your day went and how you feel. Add photos and videos, and your memories build up day by day. [The standout feature: your voice diary becomes a video for social] From your audio, photos and videos, Voice Diary automatically creates a beautiful slideshow video—ready to post to Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and more. "I'm not great at writing, but I want to keep and share my memories beautifully." Your voice makes it happen. Videos are generated on your device, with privacy in mind. [Exchange & group diaries with the people who matter] Fully private—you only connect with people you invite. - A couple's "exchange diary": relive the same day in both your voices - A "group diary" with family or friends: stay close even when apart - Like and comment on each other's entries No strangers can see your diary. It's safe sharing, only with those you invite. [Leave your memories and key information, just in case] "Digital legacy (digital will)" automatically delivers your voice diaries and important information to your loved ones if something happens. - Leave memories in your own voice—for your children, spouse, partner, or siblings - You decide the trigger conditions in detail (e.g., how long without activity) - Customize who receives it and when [Digital vault—entrust important information safely] Store bank, insurance and password details—the things family would struggle without—in the vault. Encrypted on your device and entrusted only to your chosen recipients. A modern end-of-life note. [Great for] - Parents capturing a child's growth in voice and video - Anyone sharing updates with distant family or a partner - Those starting an end-of-life note on their phone - People who'd rather not write, but want memories kept beautifully [Pricing] - Free: create diaries, share, and make videos (with ads) - Premium: ad-free + digital legacy (digital will) Send your voice to the person you most want to reach. Start today. terms-of-service https://b19.co.jp/terms-of-service/
 privacy-policy  https://b19.co.jp/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Garbage@Komatsu4 screens
Voice Diary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Garbage@Komatsu at none against Voice Diary's 2. Garbage@Komatsu also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Voice Diary sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Garbage@Komatsu asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Garbage@Komatsu ships an update monthly, Voice Diary every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Garbage@Komatsu versus Voice Diary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGarbage@KomatsuVoice Diary
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKomatsu-shiBEAK,K.K.

In-app purchases

None

Garbage@Komatsu

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Voice Diary

Subscriptions2
  • プレミアムプラン(月刊契約)$5.991 Month
  • プレミアムプラン(年間契約)$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Garbage@Komatsu free?
Garbage@Komatsu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Voice Diary free?
Voice Diary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Garbage@Komatsu or Voice Diary have ads?
Neither Garbage@Komatsu nor Voice Diary shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Garbage@Komatsu or Voice Diary?
Garbage@Komatsu ships an update monthly, and Voice Diary every 3 months. Most recently, Garbage@Komatsu was updated on September 23, 2026 and Voice Diary on October 25, 2026.

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