MyBinApp vs MyBins
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MyBinApp
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MyBinApp is an easy to use app that makes recycling easy. Just scan the barcode on the packaging and MyBinApp will tell you which bin to put it in. Our aim is to increase significantly the amount that we recycle within the UK, enabling us to surpass targets set by our own government and the EU. To do this we aim to: Provide information to all UK households that gives simple, accurate, detailed, recycling data at the point of disposal Provide a tool that encourages better recycling habits, rewards good behaviour and increases recycling levels Encourage Councils and their recycling partners to engage with MyBinApp, to provide their residents with council specific guidance, hints and tips to improve recycling efficiency Work with retailers to increase the amount of packaging that can be recycled reducing landfill waste Work with councils to develop reciprocal agreements t increase the overall amount we as the UK can recycle
MyBins
Never miss a bin collection again with timely reminders and easy booking for special uplifts. Improve recycling quality and reduce contamination with this essential household tool.
- Bin collection reminders
- Special uplift booking
- Improved recycling quality
- Reduced contamination
- Increased recyclate quantity
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Fewer missed bins. Special uplifts is also available. Improved recyclate quality and a reduction in contamination. Increased quantity of recyclate.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MyBinApp at weekly against MyBins's every 5 weeks. MyBinApp also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MyBinApp ships an update weekly, MyBins every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MyBinApp | MyBins |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Indigo Mountain LTD | MyBins Ltd |
In-app purchases
MyBinApp
No in-app purchases
MyBins
No in-app purchases
