Comparison

Bins vs Rogers Xfinity

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Bins

This app helps Ottawa residents manage their garbage and recycling schedules. It provides easy access to pickup dates for your neighborhood and official recycling rules directly from the city's website.

Highlights
  • Garbage and recycling pickup schedule
  • Neighborhood-specific collection dates
  • Official recycling rules
  • Search by address or current location
  • Clean and elegant interface
Features
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The simplest way to keep up with Ottawa's garbage and recycling schedule. With Bins, Ottawa residents can see what will be picked up on the next garbage day in their neighbourhood and can have quick access to the official rules. FEATURES • A clean and elegant interface for seeing the schedule for your neighbourhood • A straightforward setup process—just search for your address or use your current location • Quick access to garbage and recycling rules—tap on a bin to see the official instructions from the City of Ottawa website Bins is only supported in Ottawa.

About

Rogers Xfinity

Manage your home WiFi and connected devices remotely. Enhance security, set parental controls, and monitor smart home devices. Test your connection and access your WiFi password easily.

Highlights
  • Advanced WiFi security
  • Parental controls
  • WiFi scheduling
  • Connection testing
  • Password management
  • Smart device integration
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You’re in control with Rogers Xfinity. Easily manage and protect your home WiFi and connected devices from anywhere, at any time. Included exclusively with Rogers Xfinity Internet plans and bundles with TV/Streaming or Self Protection. If you used the previous Rogers Xfinity (Shaw) app, this app replaces it. • Get our most secure WiFi – turn on Advanced Security for worry-free protection of all connected devices; automatically block online threats 24/7 and get alerts about suspicious activity • Protect your loved ones – activate easy Parental Controls and Active Time Details for added peace of mind • Pause or schedule WiFi whenever you choose – create Downtime Schedules or set Active Time Limits • Test your connections – ensure you’re getting the best WiFi for all your connected devices without having to call tech support • Never forget your WiFi password again – quickly check, update or share your WiFi password • One app that does it all – link and control smart devices like lights, thermostats and door locks, from popular brands • Add Rogers Xfinity Self Protection to any Rogers Xfinity Internet plan and keep an eye on your home with 24/7 self-monitoring right at your fingertips. • Elevate your home WiFi - Add Rogers Xfinity Pro to extend your WiFi range, Boost a Device, stay connected during power outages, and enjoy premium support. Getting Started • Download and install the Rogers Xfinity app on your smartphone • Launch the app and sign in using your MyRogers or MyRogers (Shaw) username and password Requirements • Rogers Xfinity Gateway, included exclusively with Rogers Xfinity Internet plans and bundles • MyRogers or MyRogers (Shaw) username and password to access the app, depending on which option you use for your Rogers Xfinity home services. • App designed for smartphone use only. For more information see rogers.com/rogers-xfinity-app

Screenshots

Bins3 screens
Rogers Xfinity4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bins at 91% against Rogers Xfinity's 7%. Bins also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.2). Rogers Xfinity's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 2.6) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Rogers Xfinity holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rogers Xfinity has 503 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 91% of Bins's written reviews are positive against 7% of Rogers Xfinity's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bins ships an update every 7 months, Rogers Xfinity every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Bins versus Rogers Xfinity: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBinsRogers Xfinity
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (5 ratings)4.3 (503 ratings) — better
Positive reviews91.2% of reviews — better6.5% of reviews
Number of ratings5503 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB445 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael LutaayaRogers Communications Inc.

Customer experience

Bins

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive91.2%
Neutral1.8%
Negative7.0%

Rogers Xfinity

All ratings503 ratings
Positive83.1%
Neutral3.6%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews828 reviews
Positive6.5%
Neutral3.9%
Negative89.6%

User reviews

Bins

From 5 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Simple and clear
  • 👍 Very helpful
  • 👍 Accurate info
  • 👍 Works flawlessly

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Useless app
  • 🐛 Trash in my opinion
  • 🐛 Crap!
  • 🐛 Awful - loses location
  • 🐛 No schedule found

Rogers Xfinity

From 503 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient features
  • 🔒 Secure browsing
  • 📢 Helpful notifications

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Login issues
  • 🔌 Unreliable connectivity
  • 🕰️ Slow performance
  • 🤯 Confusing user experience
  • 💰 Expensive service

Bugs and requests

Bins

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Says 'no schedule found' for every Town/City
  • Rules for black bin is not showing
  • Cannot send feedback from inside the app
  • Keeps losing my location

Requested features

10 requests
  • Store more than one address
  • Add reminders
  • Add multiple locations
  • Full month calendar in advance
  • Add an alarm
Show 5 more
  • Send an email reminder
  • Include hazardous waste collection days/locations
  • Info about hazardous waste days and sites
  • Less repetition in day countdowns
  • Manually add a schedule if not found

Rogers Xfinity

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Repeated sign-in issues
  • Incompatibility with older devices
  • Inconsistent app behavior

Requested features

3 requests
  • Speed test integration
  • Customizable home screen
  • Remote device management

In-app purchases

None

Bins

No in-app purchases

None

Rogers Xfinity

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bins free?
Bins is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rogers Xfinity free?
Rogers Xfinity is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bins or Rogers Xfinity?
Rogers Xfinity is rated higher. Bins averages 2.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Rogers Xfinity averages 4.3 from 503 ratings.
Do Bins or Rogers Xfinity have ads?
Neither Bins nor Rogers Xfinity shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bins or Rogers Xfinity?
Bins ships an update every 7 months, and Rogers Xfinity every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bins was updated on October 15, 2026 and Rogers Xfinity on October 18, 2026.

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