# PoMobile vs VanCollect

The clearest difference is rating: VanCollect at 4.8 against PoMobile's 4.5. VanCollect also leads on ratings volume (63 vs 4) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

VanCollect holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VanCollect has 63 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 84% of PoMobile's written reviews are positive against 81% of VanCollect's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PoMobile ships an update every 4 months, VanCollect every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PoMobile | VanCollect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomobile/id579156717/reviews) | **[4.8 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vancollect/id730716048/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **63** |
| Positive reviews | **84.4% of reviews** | 80.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 44 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [City of Port Moody](https://appshunter.io/developer/1402135604) | [City of Vancouver](https://appshunter.io/developer/1345550017) |

## What reviewers say

### PoMobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomobile/id579156717)

Never miss a collection day again with personalized reminders for garbage, recycling, green waste, and glass pickup. Receive timely alerts about service interruptions to stay informed about your Port Moody waste management schedule.

**Highlights:** Collection schedule updates, Personalized reminders, Cart set-out notifications, Glass recycling alerts, Service interruption notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### VanCollect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vancollect/id730716048)

Stay informed about waste collection in Vancouver. Get timely reminders for garbage, green bin, and recycling pickups. Never miss a collection day with this convenient reference tool.

**Highlights:** Collection schedules, Weekly reminders, Garbage pickup, Green bin pickup, Recycling pickup

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Handy reminders for collection days
- 👍 Useful waste wizard/lookup feature
- 👍 Accurate and speedy information
- 👍 Helps organize garbage, recycling, compost
- 👍 Good for busy individuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Notifications not working reliably
- 🐛 Inaccurate collection schedules
- 🐛 App does not meet accessibility standards
- 🐛 Some users prefer email/text notifications
- 🐛 Design is a bit dated

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications stopped working
- Schedule is not correct
- Inaccurate dates and info
- Not getting notifications on older iOS versions
- App logic incorrect for garbage pickup frequency

**Requested features**

- Enable multiple reminder notifications for one address
- Allow multiple properties for one user
- Update app design with illustrations
- Add platform enhancements like widgets
- More visual notifications


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PoMobile free?

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

### Is VanCollect free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PoMobile or VanCollect?

VanCollect is rated higher. PoMobile averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while VanCollect averages 4.8 from 63 ratings.

### Do PoMobile or VanCollect have ads?

Neither PoMobile nor VanCollect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PoMobile or VanCollect?

PoMobile ships an update every 4 months, and VanCollect every 2 months. Most recently, PoMobile was updated on October 12, 2026 and VanCollect on October 18, 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.*