ACR vs WasteStop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
ACR
Manage your standalone access control device using Bluetooth. This app allows for data management, device synchronization, and uses your smartphone as a virtual key for visitor authorization.
- Access control data management
- Device data synchronization
- Smartphone as virtual key
- Visitor authorization
- Bluetooth connectivity
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Easily manage your stand alone access control device via Bluetooth. Enrich the functions of your access control device through ACR-BT: β’ Access control data management; β’ Device data synchronization; β’ Smartphone as virtual key; β’ visitor authorization; β’ etc.
WasteStop
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WasteStop helps you keep track of food, household products, and other items before they expire. Simply take a photo of the product and the expiry date, and WasteStop organizes everything in one clear shelf. See what expires soon, reduce waste, save money, and get smart ideas for what to use next. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ACR at none against WasteStop's 2. ACR also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.2). WasteStop's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support 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. WasteStop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. ACR asks for nothing beyond the download.
ACR ships an update every 3 months, WasteStop every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ACR | WasteStop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 4 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 26.2 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | SYSTEC INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY (TIANJIN) CO., LTD. | Alexandros Karapanos |
In-app purchases
ACR
No in-app purchases
WasteStop
- Family - Monthly$5.991 Month
- Family - Yearly14 Days trial$34.991 Year
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