# CCEC Mobile vs BottleDrop

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CCEC Mobile at 100% against BottleDrop's 11%. CCEC Mobile also leads on rating (3.7 vs 2.3) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). BottleDrop's advantage is ratings volume (104 vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

CCEC Mobile holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BottleDrop has 104 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of CCEC Mobile's written reviews are positive against 11% of BottleDrop's.

CCEC Mobile ships an update every 6 months, BottleDrop every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CCEC Mobile | BottleDrop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ccec-mobile/id678947335/reviews)** | [2.3 (104 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bottledrop/id1276690586/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **104** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 10.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 174 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CCEC](https://appshunter.io/developer/678947338) | [Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative](https://appshunter.io/developer/1276690585) |

## What reviewers say

### CCEC Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ccec-mobile/id678947335)

Manage your account details, view bills and balances, and make payments securely on the go. Schedule alerts, receive notifications, and report outages with this convenient mobile tool.

**Highlights:** Account management, View bills and balances, Make payments, Schedule alerts and reminders, Receive push notifications, Report outages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### BottleDrop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bottledrop/id1276690586)

Easily return deposit containers and receive your refund. Access your account card, view your balance and bag history, and find nearby return locations. Manage your account information and receive important notifications.

**Highlights:** Return deposit containers, Receive refunds, Access account card, View account balance, Track bag history, Find return locations, Update account information

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Balance tracking functionality works reliably
- 📍 Location finder helps users find drop-off points
- 🎯 Core service concept is useful and appreciated
- 📱 Improved UI in recent updates (June 2021 onwards)
- 🔐 QR code/barcode scanning feature when functioning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚪 Frequent unexpected logouts requiring re-authentication
- 🔑 Persistent login failures and authentication errors
- 🌐 Chronic internet connectivity issues despite active connection
- 🐛 App crashes when accessing locations tab
- 💾 Missing or non-functional transfer buttons (Venmo/PayPal/bank)

**Reported bugs**

- Unexpected logout after period of inactivity
- Login failed errors despite correct credentials
- App won't progress past splash/start screen
- Crashes when accessing locations tab
- Internet connectivity error messages despite active connection

**Requested features**

- Dark mode for reduced eye strain in low light
- Biometric authentication (Face ID, Touch ID, PIN)
- Manual QR code entry option for unscanned bags
- Transaction history and detailed bag credit breakdown
- In-app bag and label ordering


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CCEC Mobile free?

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

### Is BottleDrop free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CCEC Mobile or BottleDrop?

CCEC Mobile is rated higher. CCEC Mobile averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while BottleDrop averages 2.3 from 104 ratings.

### Do CCEC Mobile or BottleDrop have ads?

Neither CCEC Mobile nor BottleDrop shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CCEC Mobile or BottleDrop?

CCEC Mobile ships an update every 6 months, and BottleDrop every 2 months. Most recently, CCEC Mobile was updated on September 30, 2026 and BottleDrop on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*