Comparison

Ridwell vs HomeUpkeep

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

Head to head
About

Ridwell

Easily schedule pickups for hard-to-recycle items from your doorstep. Track the positive environmental impact of your contributions and feel good about where your waste goes.

Highlights
  • Schedule item pickups
  • Collect hard-to-recycle items
  • Doorstep pickup service
  • Track environmental impact
  • Real-time notifications
  • Partner network transparency
Features
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Get rid of your stuff the right way with Ridwell. Seamlessly schedule your upcoming pickups, receive real-time notifications, and see the impact you’re making with the Ridwell community! Collect hard-to-recycle items in your Ridwell bags. We give you bags to store your plastic film, threads, and other hard-to-recycle things that might otherwise go to waste. Easy pickups from your front door. We come to your front door to pick up your stuff every two weeks. Just let us know when you have stuff to pick up! Feel great about where your stuff goes. You’ll always know where your stuff is going to be reused or recycled with one of our partners. Together, Ridwell members save tons from the landfill every year to support our community, keep our oceans clean, and build a brighter future. If you're in need of any support, please contact us at app@ridwell.com.

About

HomeUpkeep

Features
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Keeping your home in great shape shouldn't be complicated. HomeUpkeep helps you stay organized, remember important maintenance tasks, and keep track of your home's equipment, warranties, and service schedules, all in one place. Whether you're replacing HVAC filters, testing smoke detectors, servicing appliances, or inspecting your water heater, HomeUpkeep makes it easy to stay on top of everything. NEVER MISS IMPORTANT MAINTENANCE Set recurring maintenance schedules and receive timely notifications before tasks are due. Know exactly what needs attention and when, without relying on your memory. 70+ READY-TO-USE MAINTENANCE TASKS Explore a large catalog of recommended home maintenance tasks covering heating and cooling, plumbing, safety, appliances, exterior maintenance, and general home care. Choose the tasks that apply to your home and customize their schedules. TRACK YOUR HOME EQUIPMENT Keep important information about your appliances and home systems in one place. Save brand names, model numbers, serial numbers, installation dates, and warranty expiration dates. STORE PHOTOS AND WARRANTY DOCUMENTS Attach photos, manuals, receipts, and warranty documents to your equipment so important information is easy to find when you need it. STAY ORGANIZED WITH A MAINTENANCE CALENDAR View upcoming maintenance tasks on a convenient calendar. See what's due today, what's coming up, and what needs your attention. KEEP A MAINTENANCE HISTORY Mark tasks as completed and maintain a record of past maintenance. Recurring tasks automatically calculate their next due dates, helping you stay consistent with home care. KEEP YOUR HOME IN SYNC Keep your maintenance tasks and equipment information synchronized across your supported Apple devices with cloud syncing. BUILT FOR HOMEOWNERS HomeUpkeep makes home maintenance easier with a clean, intuitive interface designed to help you spend less time organizing tasks and more time enjoying your home. Take control of your home maintenance today. Download HomeUpkeep and never miss an important maintenance task again. Terms of Service https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://azamsharp.com/homeupkeep-privacy-policy

Screenshots

Ridwell3 screens
HomeUpkeep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ridwell at none against HomeUpkeep's 2. Ridwell also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 27.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. HomeUpkeep sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Ridwell asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Ridwell versus HomeUpkeep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRidwellHomeUpkeep
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings9K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better27.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB10 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperRidwell, Inc.Mohammad Azam

Bugs and requests

Ridwell

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Incorrect pickup status notifications
  • Drivers unable to access buildings

Requested features

3 requests
  • Advance scheduling for pickups
  • More recycling categories
  • Proactive notifications for missed pickups

HomeUpkeep

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Ridwell

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

HomeUpkeep

Subscriptions2
  • HomeUpkeep Pro Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • HomeUpkeep Pro Annual$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Ridwell free?
Ridwell is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HomeUpkeep free?
HomeUpkeep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ridwell or HomeUpkeep have ads?
Neither Ridwell nor HomeUpkeep shows ads.

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