Comparison

Gomidashi vs GomiSense

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

Head to head
About

Gomidashi

Features
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[A Simple Reminder App to Never Miss Trash Day] "Wait, is today burnable garbage day?" "Did I already miss the second Monday pickup?" Gomidashi is built to eliminate those moments of uncertainty. ◆ Key Features ▷ See Today & Tomorrow at a Glance Open the app to instantly see what trash needs to go out today and tomorrow. A popup alert appears automatically on collection days when you launch the app. ▷ Flexible Schedule Setup Supports weekly, 1st–4th week, and multi-day rules to match any local collection schedule. You can select multiple days and week types for each garbage type. ▷ Reminder Notifications Set notifications for the evening before and the morning of collection day. Customize the exact time for each alert. ▷ Covers All Garbage Types Burnable, non-burnable, recyclable, plastic, glass/cans, bulky items, and more. Custom names let you match your local municipality's terminology. ▷ Dark / Light Mode Support Follow system settings, or lock to light or dark mode — your choice. [How to Use] 1. Tap + in the Schedule tab to register garbage type, day, and week 2. Enable notifications and set your preferred times 3. Let the app handle the rest! Garbage collection rules vary by region. Gomidashi is designed to adapt to all of them. ※ iOS notification permission is required to use the reminder feature.

About

GomiSense

Instantly identify items and learn how to dispose of them correctly in Japan. Get collection schedules, smart reminders, and find nearby recycling points. Designed for expats and tourists.

Highlights
  • AI item scanning for sorting
  • Collection schedule alerts
  • Smart reminders for pickup
  • Nearby recycling point finder
  • Multi-language support
  • District-specific tips
Features
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Scan any item with your camera — GomiSense instantly tells you which bin, which bag color, and which day to put it out. Built for expats living in Japan. SCAN ANYTHING, KNOW INSTANTLY Point your camera at any item — food packaging, electronics, bottles, clothes — and GomiSense's AI identifies it and tells you exactly which category it belongs to, what color bag to use, which day to put it out, and local tips specific to your ward. YOUR COLLECTION SCHEDULE, ALWAYS UP TO DATE GomiSense syncs your local garbage collection calendar automatically. See today's collection at a glance, get notified before pickup time, and never miss a collection day again. SMART REMINDERS Set morning reminders before collection day. GomiSense knows your district's schedule and reminds you the night before or morning of — so your trash is always ready on time. FIND NEARBY RECYCLING POINTS Need to dispose of batteries, old electronics, or clothing? The built-in map shows the nearest recycling drop-off locations around you. BUILT FOR EXPATS & TOURISTS Available in English, Japanese, Turkish, Korean, and Chinese. No more deciphering Japanese flyers from your ward office. SUPPORTED DISTRICTS Tokyo: Shibuya, Shinjuku, Minato, Setagaya, Adachi, Nerima, Ota Osaka: Chuo, Kita, Abeno Kyoto: Shimogyo, Higashiyama, Fushimi Yokohama: Naka Fukuoka: Chuo, Hakata More districts coming soon. PREMIUM Unlock unlimited scan history, unlimited reminders, and priority support. GomiSense - Japan garbage sorting, finally simple. Privacy: https://gomisense.com/en/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Gomidashi4 screens
GomiSense4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gomidashi at none against GomiSense's 2. GomiSense's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price 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. GomiSense sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Gomidashi asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Gomidashi versus GomiSense: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGomidashiGomiSense
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYoshimichi KatoAHMET KUTUK

In-app purchases

None

Gomidashi

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

GomiSense

Subscriptions2
  • GomiSense Premium3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • GomiSense Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Gomidashi free?
Gomidashi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GomiSense free?
GomiSense is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Gomidashi or GomiSense have ads?
Gomidashi shows ads; GomiSense does not.

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