WA Containers for Change vs NotifyWA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WA Containers for Change
This app helps Western Australians collect and return eligible 10¢ drink containers to reduce landfill waste. It offers features like container pickup booking, refund point location, and scanning for eligibility.
- Book container pickups
- Find refund points
- Scan containers for eligibility
- Save multiple member numbers
- Learn collection tips
- Track savings and donations
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Each year, Western Australians buy more than 1.5 billion 10¢ drink containers. Sadly, hundreds of millions end up in landfill. But they don’t need to. Introducing our newest container-saving tool, the Containers for Change app. Collect: Can't get to us? We'll come to you. Book a container pickup from your business or home via the app. Refund Point Finder: Find the closest Containers for Change refund point, wherever you are. Container Scanner: Scan to check that your 10¢ containers are eligible. Rapid Returns: Save multiple member numbers to your wallet, and access them with a tap of a finger. Top Tips: Learn how to collect, return, earn, and donate your 10¢ containers. Custom Leaderboards: Footy tipping for your containers! Container Savers in Action: Track the number of 10¢ containers you’ve saved, the money you’ve earned, and your charitable donations.
NotifyWA
Receive real-time push notifications for emergencies occurring in Western Australia. Stay informed about critical events impacting the region with timely updates delivered directly to your device.
- Emergency notifications
- Western Australia focus
- Push alerts
- Real-time updates
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Subscribe to push notifications about emergencies within Western Australia
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: NotifyWA at 100% against WA Containers for Change's 20%. WA Containers for Change's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 5 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.
WA Containers for Change ships an update every 4 weeks, NotifyWA every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WA Containers for Change | NotifyWA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.5 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WA Return Recycle Renew Ltd | Caesia Software Pty Ltd |
Customer experience
WA Containers for Change
NotifyWA
In-app purchases
WA Containers for Change
No in-app purchases
NotifyWA
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is WA Containers for Change free?
Is NotifyWA free?
Do WA Containers for Change or NotifyWA have ads?
Which is updated more often, WA Containers for Change or NotifyWA?
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