Comparison

PecoDrop vs Empty Bin

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

Head to head

Locate empty eco kiosks nearby

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About

PecoDrop

Features

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SCAN. DROP. EARN. Make recycling effortless. Scan items to check if they’re recyclable, drop them off correctly, and earn rewards for doing your part.

About

Empty Bin

Features

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Recycling shouldn’t be a guessing game. EmptyBin is the essential companion for eco-conscious citizens who want to recycle efficiently. Whether you are at go, the app ensures you never show up to a reverse vending machine that is already at capacity: - View the exact fill percentage of every kiosk in real-time - Instantly identify available (green), near-full (orange), and full (red) box at a glance - Get precise location for all RVMs - Check "Open" and "Close" times for every location so you never arrive at a locked automat - 17 countries supported

Screenshots

PecoDrop4 screens

Empty Bin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Empty Bin at every 8 days against PecoDrop's every 2 months. 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

PecoDrop ships an update every 2 months, Empty Bin every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

PecoDrop versus Empty Bin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	PecoDrop	Empty Bin
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 2 months	Every 8 days — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	15.1	15.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	20 MB	3 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	TOTAL SOFT TECH SMC-PRIVATE LIMITED	Arseni Astapenka

In-app purchases

None

PecoDrop

No in-app purchases

None

Empty Bin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PecoDrop free?

PecoDrop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Empty Bin free?

Empty Bin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do PecoDrop or Empty Bin have ads?

Neither PecoDrop nor Empty Bin shows ads.

Which is updated more often, PecoDrop or Empty Bin?

PecoDrop ships an update every 2 months, and Empty Bin every 8 days. Most recently, PecoDrop was updated on September 19, 2026 and Empty Bin on September 27, 2026.