reCHycle vs Screen Prep
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
reCHycle
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Missed the cardboard collection in your neighborhood again? reCHycle will remind you in the future. The app also helps you dispose of all other waste correctly and on time. Furthermore, it shows you the closest collection points in your neighbourhood. Receive push notifications for the following disposal types: Household waste Paper Cardboard Hazardous waste Bio-waste and others... reCHycle is currently available for the cities of Zurich and Baden. It runs in German or English and comes at no costs to you. Happy Recycling!
Screen Prep
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Screen Prep is a simple utility for changing the color of and iPhone or iPad screen for use in VFX. • Select from a collection of preset colors or pick your own • Add tracking marks and edit their position and size • Alternatively display colorbars, grid, or checkerboard • Lock the screen to prevent accidental touches from the actors • Save setups for later recall • Export to Photos for display on other devices via AirPlay or other viewing method
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: reCHycle at Free against Screen Prep's $9.99. On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
reCHycle is free to download; Screen Prep costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
reCHycle ships an update every 3 months, Screen Prep every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | reCHycle | Screen Prep |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $9.99 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | dreipol GmbH | Squirrel FX LLC |
In-app purchases
reCHycle
No in-app purchases
Screen Prep
No in-app purchases
Questions
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