Comparison

CompostHere vs metroKEY

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

Head to head
About

CompostHere

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Access a network of compost drop-off stations.

About

metroKEY

This app provides interactive access control for waste facilities, offering end-to-end visibility on usage. It features a user-friendly interface with fast sign-up, clear instructions, unit location mapping, and information on depositable items.

Highlights
  • Interactive access control
  • End-to-end usage visibility
  • Fast sign-up process
  • Unit location mapping
  • Deposit information
  • Bluetooth unit latch opening
  • Bin fill level monitoring
Features
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metroKEY is an interactive access control system, delivering end to end visibility on how the organics drop off facility is being used, with a user interface that actively encourages participation with fast sign up, easy to follow instructions, map locations of units, and clear information on what can be deposited. metroKEY enables users to create their own metroKEY account following a standard 2-step verification and password set up using their smartphone Once logged in to the metroKEY app, access to the unit can be granted once the one time ‘tick box’ user agreement condition has been met. This feature means that Admin intervention is not required to grant user access at the time, though within the metroKEY web portal, your admin staff are able to both grant and revoke user access as necessary. Making recycling as easy as trash disposal demands streamlined processes that enable access to the organics unit. Once users have signed in, the metroKEY app opens the unit latch via an illustrated pop-up question banner with a simple yes/no tick box for access once the user is within Bluetooth range of the unit. Where fill sensors are deployed smartphone app users can also see when a bin is full, allowing them to navigate to the nearest available drop-off location.

Screenshots

CompostHere3 screens
metroKEY4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: metroKEY at every 2 weeks against CompostHere's every 3 weeks. metroKEY also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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

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

CompostHere ships an update every 3 weeks, metroKEY every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CompostHere versus metroKEY: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompostHeremetroKEY
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—10 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCompostNow Inc.Streetspace Ltd

In-app purchases

None

CompostHere

No in-app purchases

None

metroKEY

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CompostHere free?
CompostHere is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is metroKEY free?
metroKEY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CompostHere or metroKEY have ads?
Neither CompostHere nor metroKEY shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CompostHere or metroKEY?
CompostHere ships an update every 3 weeks, and metroKEY every 2 weeks. Most recently, CompostHere was updated on October 1, 2026 and metroKEY on September 30, 2026.

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