# VanCollect vs PoCo Sort & Report

The clearest difference is rating: PoCo Sort & Report at 5.0 against VanCollect's 4.8. VanCollect's advantage is ratings volume (63 vs 7). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

PoCo Sort & Report 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 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of VanCollect's written reviews are positive against 86% of PoCo Sort & Report's.

VanCollect ships an update every 2 months, PoCo Sort & Report every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VanCollect | PoCo Sort & Report |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vancollect/id730716048/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poco-sort-and-report/id858722552/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **63** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 80.6% of reviews | **86.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 84 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [City of Vancouver](https://appshunter.io/developer/1345550017) | [City of Port Coquitlam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1432194076) |

## 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


### PoCo Sort & Report

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poco-sort-and-report/id858722552)

Access your garbage and recycling schedules with timely reminders. Report City service issues and utilize a search tool for convenient access to local information.

**Highlights:** Garbage and recycling schedules, Customizable reminders, Service issue reporting, Search tool, City service information

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great reminder system
- 👍 Simplifies garbage disposal
- 👍 Helps with sorting waste
- 👍 Useful for pickup schedules
- 👍 Good for reporting issues

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App does not let me do anything
- 🐛 Does not work with new iPhones
- 🐛 Notifications are spotty
- 🐛 Inaccurate pickup dates
- 🐛 App crashes

**Reported bugs**

- App does not let me do anything
- Problem finding schedule
- Does not work properly with new iPhones
- Notifications are spotty
- App crashes

**Requested features**

- Add a section for by-law infractions
- Quick way to report sprinkling infractions
- Improve formatting for iPad
- Add more materials to the database


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VanCollect free?

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

### Is PoCo Sort & Report free?

PoCo Sort & Report is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, VanCollect or PoCo Sort & Report?

PoCo Sort & Report is rated higher. VanCollect averages 4.8 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while PoCo Sort & Report averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do VanCollect or PoCo Sort & Report have ads?

Neither VanCollect nor PoCo Sort & Report shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VanCollect or PoCo Sort & Report?

VanCollect ships an update every 2 months, and PoCo Sort & Report every 3 months. Most recently, VanCollect was updated on October 20, 2026 and PoCo Sort & Report on October 15, 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.*