Comparison

Rd4 vs BLM

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

BLM

Features
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De BLM Wegenbouw App, is bedoeld voor bewoners en geïnteresseerden in de omgeving waar BLM aan het werk is. In de BLM Wegenbouw App vindt u onder andere: - Projecten waar BLM werkt; - Meer informatie over het betreffende project; - Nieuws en actualiteiten aangaande het project; - De planning van een project; - De actuele omleidingen tijdens een project; - De mogelijkheid om eenvoudig contact op te nemen met BLM.

Screenshots

Rd44 screens
BLM2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BLM at 13.0 against Rd4's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rd4 ships an update every 2 months, BLM every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Rd4 versus BLM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRd4BLM
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRd4-afvalappInforDB BV

In-app purchases

None

Rd4

No in-app purchases

None

BLM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rd4 free?
Rd4 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BLM free?
BLM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rd4 or BLM have ads?
Neither Rd4 nor BLM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rd4 or BLM?
Rd4 ships an update every 2 months, and BLM every 3 months. Most recently, Rd4 was updated on October 18, 2026 and BLM on October 4, 2026.

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