Comparison

My WM vs Dwell Secure

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

Head to head
About

My WM

Manage your waste and recycling services on the go. Pay bills, track pickups, request services, and manage your account details. Get alerts for service delays and important updates.

Highlights
  • Manage payments and billing
  • Track pickup schedules
  • Report missed pickups
  • Request extra pickups
  • Manage multiple accounts
  • Request container repair
  • Edit profile settings
Features
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The My WM mobile app makes it easy to manage accounts on the go. Getting started is easy and you can log in with your wm.com email and password. If you haven’t signed-up for a My WM online account yet you can complete first-time registration through the app. The My WM app allows you to: Manage Payments • Pay your bill • Enroll in autopay or paperless billing • View payment history • Cancel scheduled payments Keep Track of Pickups • View pickup schedule • Report a missed pickup • Request an extra pickup • View estimated pickup time • View holiday schedule and weather alerts Manage Your Service Account • Manage/link multiple accounts • Add/view payment methods • Contact customer support • Request a container repair Edit your My WM Profile • Edit profile settings • Update your communication preferences • Provide feedback • See alerts for Reschedules, Service Delays & General Info For Roll-Off Customers Only • Request a roll-off pickup • View roll-off history • Copy/resubmit pickup requests • Request a removal or relocation • View roll-off history • Edit or cancel a roll-off request For get help or if you have questions, contact WM directly at mywm@wm.com. Hazardous waste or special/profiled wastes may require validation of your profile expiration date and permit applicability. This could impact the removal of your materials within the 24-hour window.

About

Dwell Secure

Manage property emergencies and building systems with this comprehensive utility app. Store vital information about utility shutoffs, appliances, and maintenance schedules, with easy access during emergencies or for routine upkeep. Share crucial data with household members and tenants for enhanced preparedness.

Highlights
  • Emergency preparedness
  • Utility shutoff management
  • Appliance tracking
  • Maintenance scheduling
  • Service technician contacts
  • Information sharing
  • Mobile property support
Features
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Dwell Secure — Home Documentation & Emergency Preparedness Born from a firefighter's firsthand experience with the chaos emergencies create, Dwell Secure helps homeowners, renters, and property managers document everything that matters about their property — so when something goes wrong, the information is already at your fingertips. Document Your Home's Vital Systems -------------------------------------- Capture detailed records of every service in your home — HVAC, plumbing, electrical, water heaters, appliances, and more. - Store locations, photos, make/model details, warranty dates, and notes - Record serial numbers and installation dates - Never scramble to find a shut-off valve location again - Upload floor plans and property maps - Annotate photos to pinpoint emergency shutoffs and key equipment - Create interactive maps showing service locations throughout your property Stay Ahead with Maintenance Tracking - Set up maintenance schedules with reminders - Track what's been done, what's coming due, and what's overdue - Keep everything organized in one place Share Access with the People Who Need It - Invite family members, partners, roommates, tenants, or property managers - Flexible permission levels — view, edit, or emergency-only access - Everyone gets the information they need to handle emergencies or routine upkeep Manage Any Property Type - Single-family homes, condos, apartments, and ADUs - Boats, RVs, and other mobile properties - Store operating instructions, maintenance reminders, and vendor contacts Property Health Checkup - Track your setup progress with a built-in health checkup - Get guided through documenting services, uploading photos, creating maps, and sharing access - Complete every step and share your achievement Keep Your Trusted Vendors Handy - Store contact details for every service provider - Link vendors directly to the services they maintain - When something breaks, know exactly who to call Emergency Guides & Special Needs - Create step-by-step emergency procedures - Document accessibility requirements, pets, and medical considerations - Ensure anyone with property access knows what to do and who to care for Your Data, Your Control - Two-factor authentication and flexible sharing permissions - Revoke access to shares at any time - Works offline on mobile devices so your information is always available

Screenshots

My WM4 screens
Dwell Secure4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dwell Secure at 100% against My WM's 16%. Dwell Secure also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). My WM's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (77K vs 6). On price, ads 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. Dwell Secure sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. My WM asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dwell Secure holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My WM has 77K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of My WM's written reviews are positive against 100% of Dwell Secure's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My WM ships an update every 6 weeks, Dwell Secure fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
My WM versus Dwell Secure: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy WMDwell Secure
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (77K ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings77K — better6
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWaste Management, Inc.Chasing Bacon LLC

Customer experience

My WM

All ratings77,111 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral2.8%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews595 reviews
Positive16.5%
Neutral5.5%
Negative78.0%

Dwell Secure

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

My WM

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes when trying to view invoices
  • Profile editing functionality not working
  • Inconsistent information between app and website

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to report missed pickups directly in the app
  • More transparent billing and pricing information
  • Improved communication on service changes and delays

Dwell Secure

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

My WM

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Dwell Secure

Subscriptions6
  • Basic Package$4.991 Month
  • Business Package$19.991 Month
  • Bundle of Five$19.991 Month
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  • Bundle of Ten$29.991 Month
  • Bundle of Twenty$49.991 Month
  • Bundle of Fifty$99.991 Month
One-time4
  • Business Package$19.99
  • Bundle of Ten$29.99
  • Bundle of Twenty$49.99
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  • Bundle of Fifty$99.99

Questions

Is My WM free?
My WM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dwell Secure free?
Dwell Secure is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, My WM or Dwell Secure?
Dwell Secure is rated higher. My WM averages 4.5 out of 5 from 77K ratings, while Dwell Secure averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do My WM or Dwell Secure have ads?
Neither My WM nor Dwell Secure shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My WM or Dwell Secure?
My WM ships an update every 6 weeks, and Dwell Secure fortnightly. Most recently, My WM was updated on November 8, 2026 and Dwell Secure on November 3, 2026.

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