# VanCollect vs Pal Cal

The clearest difference is ratings volume: VanCollect at 63 against Pal Cal's 1. VanCollect also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0.0). Pal Cal's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Pal Cal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VanCollect has 63 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

VanCollect ships an update every 2 months, Pal Cal every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VanCollect | Pal Cal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vancollect/id730716048/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pal-cal/id6479582246/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **63** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 84 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [City of Vancouver](https://appshunter.io/developer/1345550017) | [Saeed Naguib](https://appshunter.io/developer/1736402016) |

## What reviewers say

### VanCollect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vancollect/id730716048)

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.

**Highlights:** Collection schedules, Weekly reminders, Garbage pickup, Green bin pickup, Recycling pickup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Handy reminders for collection days
- 👍 Useful waste wizard/lookup feature
- 👍 Accurate and speedy information
- 👍 Helps organize garbage, recycling, compost
- 👍 Good for busy individuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Notifications not working reliably
- 🐛 Inaccurate collection schedules
- 🐛 App does not meet accessibility standards
- 🐛 Some users prefer email/text notifications
- 🐛 Design is a bit dated

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Pal Cal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pal-cal/id6479582246)

This community-driven calendar helps you discover and stay updated on Palestine-related events in your city. It's designed to keep activists organized and engaged with local actions, rallies, and gatherings.

**Highlights:** Discover Palestine-related events, Stay updated on local actions, Organize activist gatherings, Community-driven information, Easy event tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VanCollect free?

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

### Is Pal Cal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, VanCollect or Pal Cal?

Pal Cal is rated higher. VanCollect averages 4.8 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while Pal Cal averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do VanCollect or Pal Cal have ads?

Neither VanCollect nor Pal Cal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VanCollect or Pal Cal?

VanCollect ships an update every 2 months, and Pal Cal every 6 weeks. Most recently, VanCollect was updated on November 1, 2026 and Pal Cal on October 30, 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.*