Comparison

My WM vs FireDefense Systems

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 conveniently from your mobile device. Pay bills, track pickups, report issues, and manage your account details. This app simplifies service management for residential and roll-off customers.

Highlights
  • Pay bills and view payment history
  • Track pickup schedules and report missed pickups
  • Manage multiple service accounts
  • Request container repairs and roll-off services
  • Update profile and communication preferences
  • View holiday schedules and weather alerts
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

FireDefense Systems

Features
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FireDefense is the companion app for the Fire Defense Systems exterior sprinkler platform. When wildfire threatens, open or close your property's water-defense valve right from your phone, and keep an eye on active fires near your home. CONTROL YOUR VALVE • See your valve's live status at a glance: ready, running, or offline. • Activate or stop your sprinkler with a deliberate press-and-hold control designed to prevent accidental taps. • Clear feedback tells you whether the valve actually responded, so you're never left guessing. KNOW WHAT'S NEARBY • A live map shows active wildfires around your location, using public data from the National Interagency Fire Center and CAL FIRE. • Adjustable radius from 10 to 100 miles. • Tap any incident for size, distance, containment, and a link to official information. BUILT FOR THE MOMENT THAT MATTERS • Talks directly to your valve over your local Wi-Fi. • No account, no sign-in, no ads, no tracking. • Designed for clarity under stress. FireDefense requires a Fire Defense Systems valve installed at your property. Learn more at firedefense-systems.com.

Screenshots

My WM4 screens
FireDefense Systems4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FireDefense Systems at 5.0 against My WM's 4.5. My WM's advantage is ratings volume (77K vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FireDefense Systems 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
My WM versus FireDefense Systems: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy WMFireDefense Systems
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (77K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings77K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWaste Management, Inc.Gulnaz Galieva

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

FireDefense Systems

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

My WM

No in-app purchases

None

FireDefense Systems

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My WM free?
My WM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FireDefense Systems free?
FireDefense Systems is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, My WM or FireDefense Systems?
FireDefense Systems is rated higher. My WM averages 4.5 out of 5 from 77K ratings, while FireDefense Systems averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do My WM or FireDefense Systems have ads?
Neither My WM nor FireDefense Systems shows ads.

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