Comparison

Rd4 vs DigiD

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

Head to head
About

Rd4

This app provides residents of specific Dutch municipalities with essential waste management information. It includes a personal collection calendar, reminders, a waste separation guide, and a digital pass for recycling centers. Stay informed about news and contact support easily.

Highlights
  • Personal waste calendar
  • Container pickup reminders
  • Waste separation guide
  • Digital recycling center pass
  • News and notifications
  • Report illegal dumping
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Do you live in Beekdaelen, Brunssum, Eijsden-Margraten, Gulpen-Wittem, Heerlen, Kerkrade, Landgraaf, Simpelveld, Vaals or Voerendaal? Then this app about waste and raw materials is indispensable for you! View your calendar, set an alarm, use your digital pass and stay informed. Everything at Your Fingertips with the Rd4-app With the Rd4-app, all the information you need to manage your waste and resources is right at your fingertips. The app gives you access to your personal waste calendar and sends reminders for when to put out your container. You can easily show your digital card at the recycling center and handle everything through your smartphone. Thanks to the handy waste separation guide, sorting waste becomes even easier. Make It Personal By entering your postal code and house number, you'll instantly gain access to your personal calendar and waste separation guide tailored to your needs. For an even more personalized experience, you can also enter your card number. This unlocks the digital card, giving you access to the recycling center, the ability to report illegal dumping, and insights into your personalized waste offers. Always Stay Updated with the Latest News As an Rd4-app user, you're always the first to know about important updates. If a collection day in your area is moved, you'll receive a message under "For me". If there are any changes to the recycling center’s opening hours, you'll find that under "General news". You can also easily contact us via the contact form in the app for any questions or suggestions. An Overview of All Options With your postal code and house number, you can access the following features: • Your personal calendar • Container pickup reminders • The waste separation guide • Information about recycling centers • List of thrift stores • News and notifications If you also enter your card number, you'll unlock additional features: • Digital card for recycling center access • Access to personalized offers • Ability to report illegal dumping The Rd4-app makes managing your waste and resources easier and gives you all the information you need in one place!

About

DigiD

Securely log in to online services using your mobile device. Activate the app and then choose to log in with a PIN code on your phone or by scanning a QR code on your computer.

Highlights
  • Mobile login with PIN
  • Login on computer via app
  • QR code scanning for verification
  • Secure data processing
  • Privacy compliant
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Start using the app? Activate the DigiD app first. Open the DigiD app and follow the steps in the app. Need help with activation? Look at: www.digid.nl/digid-app How do I log in with the DigiD app? Logging in with the DigiD app can be done in two ways: 1. On your phone or tablet you log in with just a pin code. 2. Or log in on a computer using the app. You take over a verification code, scan a QR code and then enter your pin code. DATA PROCESSING & PRIVACY The DigiD app processes the IP address, the name and version of the operating system of your smartphone or tablet, the unique identifier of the mobile device, your mobile phone number and the 5-digit PIN code you select. When performing the ID check, DigiD processes the document number / driver's license number, date of birth and validity. By downloading and using the DigiD app you agree to this processing, which is also subject to the following provisions. 1. The user's personal data will be processed in accordance with applicable privacy legislation. In the privacy statement you will find who is responsible for the processing of personal data for DigiD, which personal data of the DigiD user is processed and for what purpose. The processing of personal data by DigiD and rules on the operation, security and reliability of DigiD are included in legislation and regulations. The privacy statement and legislation and regulations can be found at www.digid.nl. 2. Logius has taken appropriate technical and organizational security measures against loss or unlawful processing of the user's personal data. 3. The DigiD app complies with security measures that are comparable to the security measures of DigiD. DigiD also uses the security mechanisms of the operating system. 4. The user is responsible for the security of his mobile device. 5. For the DigiD app, updates can be automatically downloaded and installed every now and then via the app store. These updates are intended to improve, expand or further develop the DigiD app and may consist of solutions for program errors, advanced functions, new software modules or completely new versions. Without these updates the DigiD app will possibly not function or not function properly. 6. Logius reserves the right to (temporarily) stop offering the DigiD app in the app store or to (temporarily) stop the operation of the DigiD app without stating reasons.

Screenshots

Rd44 screens
DigiD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DigiD at 4.7 against Rd4's 3.7. DigiD also leads on ratings volume (6.5K vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Rd4's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DigiD holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DigiD has 6.5K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rd4 ships an update every 2 months, DigiD every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Rd4 versus DigiD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRd4DigiD
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)4.7 (6.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—16.7% of reviews
Number of ratings36.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB225 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRd4-afvalappRijksoverheid

Customer experience

Rd4

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

DigiD

All ratings6,467 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral1.7%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews156 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative75.0%

Bugs and requests

Rd4

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

DigiD

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • ID check not working
  • Constant login issues
  • Scan functionality not working
  • Unexpected errors and crashes

Requested features

3 requests
  • English language support
  • Fingerprint/Face ID login
  • Improved ID scanning functionality

In-app purchases

None

Rd4

No in-app purchases

None

DigiD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rd4 free?
Rd4 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DigiD free?
DigiD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rd4 or DigiD?
DigiD is rated higher. Rd4 averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while DigiD averages 4.7 from 6.5K ratings.
Do Rd4 or DigiD have ads?
Neither Rd4 nor DigiD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rd4 or DigiD?
Rd4 ships an update every 2 months, and DigiD every 3 weeks. Most recently, Rd4 was updated on August 25, 2026 and DigiD on September 24, 2026.

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