C4 Now! vs HTX Trash and Recycling
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
C4 Now!
This app enhances communication between residents and law enforcement. It allows users to report non-emergency crimes, submit anonymous tips, and access public safety news. It serves as a public outreach tool for improved community engagement.
- Report non-emergency crimes
- Submit anonymous tips
- Access public safety news
- Interactive community features
- Direct connection to law enforcement
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The C4 Now! (TX) mobile application is an interactive app developed to help improve communication with area residents. The Harris County Constable Precinct 4 App allows residents to connect with the Harris County Constable Precinct 4 by reporting crimes, submitting tips, and other interactive features, as well as providing the community the latest public safety news and information. The app is another public outreach effort developed by the Harris County Constable Precinct 4 to improve communication with county residents and visitors. This app is not intended to be used to report emergency situations. Please call 911 in an emergency.
HTX Trash and Recycling
Access your garbage and recycling collection schedules for the City of Houston. Receive timely notifications for pick-up days directly within the application.
- View garbage schedules
- View recycling schedules
- Receive collection notifications
- City of Houston specific
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Garbage and recycling schedules and reminders for City of Houston. View your garbage and recycling schedule and receive collection notifications all from within this app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: HTX Trash and Recycling at 77% against C4 Now!'s 29%. HTX Trash and Recycling also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.6) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 54). C4 Now!'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HTX Trash and Recycling holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HTX Trash and Recycling has 1.4K ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of C4 Now!'s written reviews are positive against 77% of HTX Trash and Recycling's.
C4 Now! ships an update every 3 weeks, HTX Trash and Recycling every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on July 22, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | C4 Now! | HTX Trash and Recycling |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (54 ratings) | 4.8 (1.4K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 29.2% of reviews | 77.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 54 | 1.4K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Harris County Constable Precinct 4 | City of Houston |
Customer experience
C4 Now!
HTX Trash and Recycling
Bugs and requests
C4 Now!
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
HTX Trash and Recycling
Reported bugs
3 issues- Incorrect address detection
- Inconsistent app performance and crashes
- Delayed or missing notifications
Requested features
4 requests- Provide more detailed information on recycling and disposal options
- Include holiday pickup schedule changes
- Improve reporting functionality for missed/delayed pickups
- Integrate with 311 system for better issue tracking
In-app purchases
C4 Now!
No in-app purchases
HTX Trash and Recycling
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is C4 Now! free?
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Do C4 Now! or HTX Trash and Recycling have ads?
Which is updated more often, C4 Now! or HTX Trash and Recycling?
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