# Rd4 vs Berichtenbox

The clearest difference is rating: Berichtenbox at 4.7 against Rd4's 3.7. Berichtenbox also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 3). Rd4's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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.

Berichtenbox holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Berichtenbox has 1.2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Rd4 ships an update every 2 months, Berichtenbox every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rd4 | Berichtenbox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rd4-app/id591598067/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/berichtenbox/id1384987408/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 36.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 40 MB | 176 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rd4-afvalapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/591598110) | [Rijksoverheid](https://appshunter.io/developer/575932944) |

## What reviewers say

### Rd4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rd4-app/id591598067)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Berichtenbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/berichtenbox/id1384987408)

Access your digital mailbox from the government and receive important messages securely. Manage your inbox, archive messages, and view attachments. Requires the DigiD app for authentication.

**Highlights:** Access digital government mailbox, Read and manage messages, Archive and delete messages, View and share message attachments, See new participating organizations, Manage digital message preferences

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simpel en duidelijk
- 👍 Gemakkelijk
- 👍 Prachtig middel

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Werkt niet goed
- 🐛 Onjuiste melding
- 🐛 Gedwongen updates
- 🐛 Werkt niet in het buitenland
- 🐛 Updaten duurt lang

**Reported bugs**

- Melding '1' op app-symbool kan niet worden verwijderd
- Onbekende fout, probeer opnieuw
- Verificatie via telefoon nummer werkt niet

**Requested features**

- Ondersteuning voor DigiD app
- Engelse versie
- Eenvoudiger inloggen (1x pin invoeren)
- Betere ondersteuning voor buitenlandse gebruikers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rd4 free?

Rd4 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Berichtenbox free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rd4 or Berichtenbox?

Berichtenbox is rated higher. Rd4 averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Berichtenbox averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Rd4 or Berichtenbox have ads?

Neither Rd4 nor Berichtenbox shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rd4 or Berichtenbox?

Rd4 ships an update every 2 months, and Berichtenbox every 6 weeks. Most recently, Rd4 was updated on September 23, 2026 and Berichtenbox on September 24, 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.*