# Jointly vs Bin

The clearest difference is rating: Jointly at 5.0 against Bin's 2.3. Jointly also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). Bin's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Jointly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bin asks for nothing beyond the download.

Jointly holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Jointly's written reviews are positive against 13% of Bin's.

Jointly ships an update every 5 weeks, Bin every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jointly | Bin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jointly/id560178300/reviews)** | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bin-ovation/id667938966/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | **33.3% of reviews** | 12.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 52 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Carers UK](https://appshunter.io/developer/560178303) | [Bin-Ovation Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/667939069) |

## What reviewers say

### Jointly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jointly/id560178300)

Coordinate care for loved ones with a dedicated app. Organize tasks, medications, and communication within a secure group. Designed by carers for carers, it simplifies caregiving.

**Highlights:** Circles of care for group coordination, Task and to-do list management, Medication tracking, Group messaging and photo sharing, Calendar for event scheduling, Profile and contact management

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jointly Circle Token | $2.99 | one-time |


### Bin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bin-ovation/id667938966)

This app provides clear, council-specific guidance on household waste disposal, including what items go in which bins and what to take to the recycling center. It features a searchable database, collection change notifications, and tips for reducing, reusing, and recycling.

**Highlights:** Council-specific waste disposal guidance, Database of 250+ recyclable items, A-Z and brand name search, Collection change notifications, Local recycling center information, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle tips, Interactive recycling quiz

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful customer support
- 👍 Provides bin collection info
- 👍 Good idea for an app
- 👍 Quiz and game features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App frequently doesn't work
- 🐛 Postcode/address not recognized
- 🐛 App is slow and clunky
- 🐛 Reminders unreliable
- 🐛 Outdated interface

**Reported bugs**

- Postcode not recognized
- App fails to connect
- Notifications unreliable
- Forgets address
- Collections don't work

**Requested features**

- Remember address and postcode
- Sync collection dates with calendar
- Improve stability and functionality
- Link to existing calendars
- Filter news and tips


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jointly free?

Jointly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bin free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Jointly or Bin?

Jointly is rated higher. Jointly averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Bin averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Jointly or Bin have ads?

Bin shows ads; Jointly does not.

### Which is updated more often, Jointly or Bin?

Jointly ships an update every 5 weeks, and Bin every 5 months. Most recently, Jointly was updated on October 4, 2026 and Bin on October 7, 2026.

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