Comparison

Edinburgh Bins vs Dex

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

Head to head
About

Edinburgh Bins

This app provides timely reminders for bin collections based on your postcode. It displays your upcoming collection schedule, highlights which bins to put out, and offers notifications. Features include a 5-week calendar, Apple Watch support, and home screen widgets.

Highlights
  • Bin collection reminders
  • 5-week collection calendar
  • Apple Watch app
  • Home screen widgets
  • Check any address
  • Street leaderboard
Features
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Edinburgh Bins shows you exactly which bins to put out and when. Just enter your postcode, pick your address, and you're set. • See your next collection at a glance — Today, Tomorrow, or the day • Know exactly which bins are going out • Reminder notifications the day before and on the morning of collection • Your full 5-week collection calendar • Apple Watch app — your next bins, right on your wrist • Home screen widgets • Check any address, not just your own • Mark your bins as out and climb your street's leaderboard to become Bin King All collection data is provided by Edinburgh Council. Spotted a date that looks wrong? Get in touch from inside the app and we'll get it fixed fast.

About

Dex

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Dex: Your Trainer's Companion is the fan-made reference app built for serious Pokémon trainers. Whether you're prepping for a gym battle, building a competitive team, or just exploring the Pokédex, Dex puts everything you need in one place — and works completely offline. POKÉDEX Browse all Pokémon across every generation. Filter by type or gen, search by name or number, and tap any entry for a full profile: base stats, type effectiveness, evolution chain, full move learnset, where to find it in the wild, and notable trainers who use it. TEAM COMPARE The smarter way to prepare for a trainer battle. Select your opponent from the in-game trainer roster (all 9 regions supported), choose your available Pokémon pool, and get an AI-suggested team ranked by type coverage and defensive synergy. See exactly which of the opponent's Pokémon each suggestion counters and why — complete with a colour-coded type coverage grid for every attack type. HEAD-TO-HEAD Pick any two Pokémon and get an instant battle snapshot: BST comparison, best STAB advantage, stat bars side-by-side, and a projected winner. Great for quick matchup checks on the fly. MOVE DATABASE All 937 moves in one searchable, filterable list. Filter by type, category (Physical, Special, Status), or generation. Everything you need to build the perfect moveset. LOCATIONS Find where any Pokémon appears in the wild across all games, or browse locations by region — from Kanto all the way through Paldea. GLOBAL SEARCH One search box covers everything: Pokémon, moves, locations, and trainers. Start typing and results appear instantly. OFFLINE FIRST Core Pokémon data is bundled with the app and available the moment you open it — no internet connection required. Data syncs in the background when you're online to stay up to date. NO ADS. NO ACCOUNTS. NO TRACKING. Dex collects no personal data and has no advertisements. Your saved teams and favourites stay on your device only. Dex: Your Trainer's Companion is an independent fan project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company. Pokémon and all related names are trademarks of their respective owners.

Screenshots

Edinburgh Bins4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dex at none against Edinburgh Bins's 1. Dex also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Edinburgh Bins's advantage is device support. On price 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. Edinburgh Bins sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Dex asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Edinburgh Bins versus Dex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEdinburgh BinsDex
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — better—
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaul FraserRuairidh Hastie

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Edinburgh Bins

Subscriptions1
  • Edinburgh Bins Pro$0.991 Month
None

Dex

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Edinburgh Bins free?
Edinburgh Bins is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dex free?
Dex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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