# VanCollect vs MineralMap

The clearest difference is price: VanCollect at Free against MineralMap's $2.99. VanCollect also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). MineralMap's advantage is chart position (#199 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

VanCollect is free to download; MineralMap costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | VanCollect | MineralMap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vancollect/id730716048/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **63** | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | — | **#199** |
| Size | 84 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [City of Vancouver](https://appshunter.io/developer/1345550017) | [Arctic Surf Designs](https://appshunter.io/developer/441016698) |

## 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


### MineralMap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mineralmap/id6760953549)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Paid · Reference (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VanCollect free?

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

### Is MineralMap free?

MineralMap costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do VanCollect or MineralMap have ads?

Neither VanCollect nor MineralMap shows ads.

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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.*