Comparison

Emergency Plus vs WA Containers for Change

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

Head to head
About

Emergency Plus

This app helps you quickly call emergency services and accurately share your location. It provides direct access to Triple Zero (000) and other essential emergency numbers, utilizing GPS and what3words for precise location identification, even offline.

Highlights
  • Quick emergency calls
  • Accurate location sharing
  • GPS functionality
  • what3words integration
  • Offline location support
  • Access to Triple Zero (000)
Features
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Save the app that could save your life – Emergency Plus.   In an emergency, time and location accuracy are critical. By downloading the ‘Emergency +’ app, you’ll equip yourself with a powerful tool that will help you call Triple Zero (000) quickly, and allow you to accurately communicate your location to emergency call-takers.   ‘Emergency +’ is a national app developed by Australia’s emergency services and their government industry partners, helping people to call the right number at the right time, anywhere in Australia. Emergency + also includes SES and Police Assistance Line numbers as options, so non-emergency calls are made to the most appropriate number.   When calling Triple Zero (000), remember to stay focused, stay relevant and stay on the line. Before you call ask yourself:   * Is someone seriously injured or in need of urgent medical help? * Is your life or property being threatened? * Have you just witnessed a serious accident or crime?   If you answered ‘Yes’ to any of these questions, call Triple Zero (000). Triple Zero (000) calls are free.   The app uses a mobile phone’s GPS functionality and what3words, so callers can provide emergency call-takers with their location information as determined by their smart phone.   With what3words available within the Emergency+ app, Triple Zero (000) callers can confirm their exact location quickly and accurately. what3words has divided the world into 3m squares and given each one a unique three word identifier. Addressing using what3words works offline - ideal when you have no data coverage or are in a remote location.

About

WA Containers for Change

This app helps Western Australians collect and return eligible 10¢ drink containers to reduce landfill waste. It offers features like container pickup booking, refund point location, and scanning for eligibility.

Highlights
  • Book container pickups
  • Find refund points
  • Scan containers for eligibility
  • Save multiple member numbers
  • Learn collection tips
  • Track savings and donations
Features
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Each year, Western Australians buy more than 1.5 billion 10¢ drink containers. Sadly, hundreds of millions end up in landfill. But they don’t need to. Introducing our newest container-saving tool, the Containers for Change app. Collect: Can't get to us? We'll come to you. Book a container pickup from your business or home via the app. Refund Point Finder: Find the closest Containers for Change refund point, wherever you are. Container Scanner: Scan to check that your 10¢ containers are eligible. Rapid Returns: Save multiple member numbers to your wallet, and access them with a tap of a finger. Top Tips: Learn how to collect, return, earn, and donate your 10¢ containers. Custom Leaderboards: Footy tipping for your containers! Container Savers in Action: Track the number of 10¢ containers you’ve saved, the money you’ve earned, and your charitable donations.

Screenshots

Emergency Plus4 screens
WA Containers for Change4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: WA Containers for Change at every 4 weeks against Emergency Plus's every 9 months. Emergency Plus's advantage is review sentiment (48% vs 20%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Emergency Plus ships an update every 9 months, WA Containers for Change every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Emergency Plus versus WA Containers for Change: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEmergency PlusWA Containers for Change
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews48.3% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.114.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNational Triple Zero Awareness Work GroupWA Return Recycle Renew Ltd

Customer experience

Emergency Plus

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews89 reviews
Positive48.3%
Neutral13.5%
Negative38.2%

WA Containers for Change

Written reviews15 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral13.3%
Negative66.7%

Bugs and requests

Emergency Plus

Reported bugs

22 issues
  • App crashes seconds after opening
  • Call drops out
  • Address shown is incorrect
  • GPS location inaccurate
  • App crashes on older iPhones (iPhone 8)
Show 17 more
  • App requires iOS 18, crashes on older versions
  • What 3 words no longer displayed
  • CPR videos have no audio
  • Address is over a kilometer out
  • Multiple WTWs for the same location
  • W3W obscured by iOS app handle
  • Text is too small
  • App gives multiple three word descriptors
  • Address shows wrong house number
  • Location is inaccurate (next street/door)
  • App thinks user is next door
  • Place names truncated
  • Inaccurate location, goes all over suburb
  • No instructions on how to save pin to home address
  • Shows GPS and address 3 mins walk away
  • App told user to dial 112 which didn't work
  • App is not compatible with iWatch

Requested features

25 requests
  • Ability to copy/paste GPS location
  • Changeable font colors
  • Save home/work addresses
  • Add metronome for CPR cadence
  • Flashing screen for CPR cadence
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  • WatchOS companion app
  • iPad and browser support
  • Link to AED location map
  • Include list of medications
  • Don't archive to cloud
  • Amber Alerts support
  • Apple Watch support
  • Notifications for emergencies
  • Add DAN number
  • Live Location Sharing
  • Widget for location
  • Watch integration
  • Send location coordinates as SMS
  • Add defibrillator locations
  • Closed captions for CPR videos
  • Option to add contact person
  • On water Lat/Long option
  • Store GPS coordinates for no service areas
  • Accessibility features for location identification and communication
  • Link coordinates to services for emergency responders

WA Containers for Change

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Emergency Plus

No in-app purchases

None

WA Containers for Change

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Emergency Plus free?
Emergency Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WA Containers for Change free?
WA Containers for Change is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Emergency Plus or WA Containers for Change have ads?
Neither Emergency Plus nor WA Containers for Change shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Emergency Plus or WA Containers for Change?
Emergency Plus ships an update every 9 months, and WA Containers for Change every 4 weeks. Most recently, Emergency Plus was updated on October 26, 2026 and WA Containers for Change on October 25, 2026.

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