Young Scot vs MyBins
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Young Scot
This app offers young people in Scotland access to discounts, rewards, and essential services on the go. It features a digital card for in-store offers and allows users to earn points for positive activities and prizes. Developed with direct input from its target audience, it aims to help users thrive.
- Access hundreds of discounts
- Interactive map for local offers
- Earn points for positive activities
- Apply for Young Carers Package
- Order replacement National Entitlement Card
- Digital card for in-store discounts
- Receive opportunity notifications
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At Young Scot, we support young people in Scotland to thrive and make the most of life! This app provides an easy and accessible way for 12 to 26-year-olds to enjoy the benefits of our Young Scot services on the go. We developed our app with direct input from young people to ensure it meets your needs. Discounts Access hundreds of in-store and online discounts. Use the ‘Near Me’ interactive map to find offers local to you and throughout Scotland. Rewards Earn points by taking part in positive activities and enter to win exciting prizes! Entitlements Apply for the Young Carers Package and other packages. Replacement Young Scot National Entitlement Card If you’ve linked your card and your details are the same, order a replacement through the app. Digital card Use your digital card to access in-store discounts (keep using your physical card for free bus travel and PASS proof of age). Notifications Be notified about new and exciting opportunities straight to your phone. Can be disabled at any time. The app is available for 12 to 26-year-olds throughout Scotland. You will sign up for a mygovscot myaccount and be asked to link your Young Scot National Entitlement Card.
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 review sentiment: MyBins at 75% against Young Scot's 52%. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Young Scot ships an update every 2 months, MyBins every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Young Scot | MyBins |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 52.2% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Improvement Service Company | MyBins Ltd |
Customer experience
Young Scot
MyBins
In-app purchases
Young Scot
No in-app purchases
MyBins
No in-app purchases
