Comparison

Curb vs Pickup

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

Head to head
About

Curb

Easily schedule junk removal services with certified haulers. Simply upload a photo of your unwanted items, receive quotes, and book a pickup time. This service handles everything from donations to appliances, giving you more space.

Highlights
  • On-demand junk removal
  • Upfront pricing via photo
  • Certified haulers
  • Scheduled pickups
  • In-app payment
  • Real-time updates
Features
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Curb-It offers affordable, on-demand junk removal in just three easy steps. Snap a pic, choose a price, then schedule a time for our certified Haulers to come eliminate all types of unwanted junk! From donations to yard debris to old appliances – we give you more room to live. Over the last 12 months, we have successfully provided full-service junk removal for over 2,000 residential & commercial customers. It's the simplest way to get rid of your unwanted stuff! HOW IT WORKS: 1. Snap a photo of the items you want gone to receive a price from one or more of our certified Haulers 2. Award the job to the Hauler of your choice 3. Schedule pickup and make payment in-app • Receive updates throughout the process – view Hauler photos, vehicle details, arrival and departure time • Haulers are rated by customers to assure quality service • We recycle and re-purpose whenever possible

About

Pickup

Earn money by delivering goods on your own schedule. This app offers competitive commission rates, flexible working hours, and fast weekly payouts. It provides integrated navigation and earnings tracking to simplify your delivery experience.

Highlights
  • Higher earnings with lower commission
  • Flexible driving schedule
  • Access to many clients
  • Fast weekly payouts
  • Integrated navigation and earnings tracking
  • Exclusive benefits and support
Features
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Why Pickup Driver app • Higher earnings — pay lower commission than with other apps. • More flexibility — drive when you want to. • Many clients — you can earn more. • Fast pay-outs — collect your earnings every week. • An easy to use app — navigation, earnings info and updates all in one place. • Earn more by driving with Pickup whenever you want. • Track your earnings easily in the app. • Get access to exclusive benefits, training and support. Step 1: Download and install the Pickup Driver app. Step 2: Open the app, tap on 'Sign Up', and we'll guide you step by step till you're ready to hit the road and start earning.

Screenshots

Curb4 screens
Pickup4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Curb at 2.9 against Pickup's 2.2. Curb also leads on review sentiment (30% vs 0%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Curb holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 17 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Curb's written reviews are positive against 0% of Pickup's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Curb ships an update every 3 months, Pickup every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Curb versus Pickup: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCurbPickup
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (23 ratings) — better2.2 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings23 — better17
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGo Trashy Inc.PICKUP TECHNOLOGIES LTD

Customer experience

Curb

All ratings23 ratings
Positive43.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative56.5%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative70.0%

Pickup

All ratings13 ratings
Positive30.8%
Neutral7.7%
Negative61.5%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative83.3%

In-app purchases

None

Curb

No in-app purchases

None

Pickup

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Curb free?
Curb is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pickup free?
Pickup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Curb or Pickup?
Curb is rated higher. Curb averages 2.9 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Pickup averages 2.2 from 17 ratings.
Do Curb or Pickup have ads?
Neither Curb nor Pickup shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Curb or Pickup?
Curb ships an update every 3 months, and Pickup every 4 months. Most recently, Curb was updated on November 3, 2026 and Pickup on November 3, 2026.

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