# TrashOut vs OpenLitterMap

The clearest difference is ads: TrashOut at none against OpenLitterMap's shown. TrashOut also leads on rating (3.8 vs 3.6) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). OpenLitterMap's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 67%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

TrashOut holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 9 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of TrashOut's written reviews are positive against 83% of OpenLitterMap's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

TrashOut ships an update every 2 months, OpenLitterMap every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and June 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TrashOut | OpenLitterMap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trashout/id501471692/reviews)** | [3.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openlittermap/id1475982147/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **9** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 17 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [TrashOut, n.f.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437870066) | [Sean Lynch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475982146) |

## What reviewers say

### TrashOut

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trashout/id501471692)

This app helps users map and report illegal dumps worldwide, connect with environmental news, and find local recycling points. It encourages participation in cleaning events and provides statistics on environmental efforts.

**Highlights:** Report and update illegal dumps, Find nearest recycling points, Join cleaning events, Read environmental news and articles, View global dump map, Earn green points

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### OpenLitterMap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openlittermap/id1475982147)

Contribute to a global database of litter and plastic pollution by taking photos and tagging them. The interactive map visualizes pollution data, allowing users to create custom tags and see live updates. Participate in a worldwide competition to collect the most data.

**Highlights:** Interactive global litter map, Photo tagging of pollution, Customizable tag creation, Live map updates, Open source data, Country-based data collection competition

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TrashOut free?

TrashOut is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is OpenLitterMap free?

OpenLitterMap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TrashOut or OpenLitterMap?

TrashOut is rated higher. TrashOut averages 3.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while OpenLitterMap averages 3.6 from 9 ratings.

### Do TrashOut or OpenLitterMap have ads?

OpenLitterMap shows ads; TrashOut does not.

### Which is updated more often, TrashOut or OpenLitterMap?

TrashOut ships an update every 2 months, and OpenLitterMap every 3 weeks. Most recently, TrashOut was updated on June 1, 2026 and OpenLitterMap on June 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*