VanCollect vs Can U Dig It
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VanCollect
Stay informed about waste collection in Vancouver. Get timely reminders for garbage, green bin, and recycling pickups. Never miss a collection day with this convenient reference tool.
- Collection schedules
- Weekly reminders
- Garbage pickup
- Green bin pickup
- Recycling pickup
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Garbage, Green Bin and Recycling collection schedules and reminders for City of Vancouver. View your upcoming collection schedule, and receive weekly collection reminders within this app.
Can U Dig It
This app provides a safe way to harvest shellfish in British Columbia and the Maritime provinces. It utilizes open access data from the Government of Canada and supports multiple languages.
- Safe shellfish harvesting information
- Supports British Columbia and Maritime provinces
- Uses open access government data
- Available in multiple languages
- User-friendly interface
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Can U Dig It is a safe shellfish harvesting app for British Columbia and the Maritime provinces. It uses open access data from the Government of Canada. The following languages are available within the app: • Cantonese • English • French • Korean • Mandarin • Tagalog • Vietnamese
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: VanCollect at 81% against Can U Dig It's 50%. VanCollect also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VanCollect | Can U Dig It |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (63 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.6% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 63 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | City of Vancouver | Trailmark Systems |
Customer experience
VanCollect
Can U Dig It
Bugs and requests
VanCollect
Reported bugs
7 issues- Notifications stopped working
- Schedule is not correct
- Inaccurate dates and info
- Not getting notifications on older iOS versions
- App logic incorrect for garbage pickup frequency
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- Green bin pickup consistently late
- Incorrect pickup dates for specific neighborhoods
Requested features
10 requests- Enable multiple reminder notifications for one address
- Allow multiple properties for one user
- Update app design with illustrations
- Add platform enhancements like widgets
- More visual notifications
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- Provide earlier notifications (first thing in the morning)
- Add backyard compost to search function
- More customization for notification alarms
- Option for text message reminders
- Option for email reminders
Can U Dig It
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
VanCollect
No in-app purchases
Can U Dig It
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is VanCollect free?
Is Can U Dig It free?
Do VanCollect or Can U Dig It have ads?
Which is updated more often, VanCollect or Can U Dig It?
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