# BDS Laundry Start

> Mobile payment and machine control for laundry services at participating locations. (iPhone/iPad app by KioSoft Technologies LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bds-laundry-start/id1396770224 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [KioSoft Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1254243314)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.69/5 from 1,290 App Store ratings · 163 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 53 MB
- Languages: English, French, Indonesian, Spanish
- Released: 2018-07-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bds-laundry-start/id1396770224/reviews.md

## What is BDS Laundry Start?

ATTENTION: Only for use in participating BDS Laundry locations.

BDS Laundr Start is an iPhone application providing the easiest and smartest complete laundry solution. This app allows you to pay for laundry cycles from your account by using Bluetooth to communicate with the washer or dryer.

Simply use BDS Laundry Start to purchase credit right from the app, then use that credit for your laundry. A full accounting is available to see your transaction purchase history.

• Scan the QR code of your laundry room (one time process)
• Start laundry machines via Bluetooth by scanning QR code on the machine
• Check your card/account balance, and add value to your account for laundry.


For participating laundry rooms, you can view machine availability as well as receive alerts when your laundry cycle is complete.

## Key features

- Pay for laundry cycles via app
- Bluetooth machine control
- Purchase credit and manage account
- View transaction history
- Check machine availability
- Receive cycle completion alerts

## What do users think of BDS Laundry Start?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient
- 💡 Useful notifications
- 🚀 Efficient payment system
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**Cons**

- 🐛 Buggy app performance
- 💰 Expensive
- 🕰️ Inaccurate cycle timers
- 🤔 Limited payment options

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App frequently logs users out
- Payment errors and failures
- Inconsistent machine status updates

**Most requested features**

- Allow custom payment amounts
- Improve machine availability tracking
- Add option to extend dryer time

## Recent user reviews (10 of 163)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bds-laundry-start/id1396770224/reviews.md

### 1/5 — How many times have they got an extra 25 cents from you?

*2026-08-11, version 3.12.5*

I find it interesting how they have the confirm and extra .25 pop up right after you confirm payment. Nice little trick to bill momey outnof people that have no choice but to use their machines.

### 1/5 — 4th review—still a bad app

*2026-07-07, version 3.12.5*

The app functions fine for its prime purpose: to make you money. It’s absolutely doesn’t function accurately for the user. If had a better choice, you would not be getting my money. Alerts are always wrong, main page information is always wrong. Often the room status option won’t update accurately even when restarting the app. Do better for your customer.

### 1/5 — Adding fund doesn’t work

*2026-07-02, version 3.12.5*

Adding fund doesn’t work. It seems that there are lots of errors other than adding the fund. The app needs to develop

### 1/5 — Deleting my review? For shame

*2026-05-26, version 3.12.5*

Are you hiding/deleting my review?
Third time placing a review. App is seriously inconsistent. Notifications are NEVER accurate. Splash page is NEVER accurate. A person has to navigate several menus to get an idea if the machine they are using has actually finished. App is garbage.

### 4/5 — Probably as good as possible?

*2026-05-13, version 3.12.5*

I personally don’t quite understand the existence of a third party app rather than direct tap to pay.  It doesn’t seem to solve any problems, but I mean, it doesn’t create any.  If I have to use the app in the first place, it should totally negate the need to push buttons on the machine in my opinion.
I will shout out the fact u can check room status and it’s accurate within the minute, so if you don’t want to walk to the laundry and check for a free machine, that’s nice.

### 5/5 — Works well, one suggestion

*2026-04-27, version 3.12.5*

I would like the ability to send a reminder to the last user of a given machine that it is done and they can move their laundry around. I’m not comfortable moving other people’s clothing, and sometimes it’s left 30-60 minutes after a cycle is done.

### 1/5 — Won’t let me edit credit card

*2026-03-29, version 3.11.3*

I go on my app and I try to edit my credit card and it says 400 bad request. I make sure the app is updated in which it is and I close the app and go back into it again and it still doesn’t work. So how do you fix that issue??

### 3/5 — Pushy Payment Prompts Hurt an Otherwise Fine App

*2026-01-23, version 3.11.3*

The app functions properly, but the aggressive “Top Up” prompt right after starting the dryer feels predatory and leaves a bad impression.

### 3/5 — Incomplete features

*2025-12-28, version 3.11.3*

What is the point of having a tracker appear on my Lock Screen if the progress does not update as time passes?

### 1/5 — Timer doesn’t work

*2025-12-24, version 3.11.3*

It lets me know anywhere between 1-5 minutes early that the laundry is done. It’s a 15 second walk for me to get to the laundry room from my apartment. It can’t be difficult to just make your app tell me when the laundry is actually done. Stop wasting my time.

## Frequently asked questions about BDS Laundry Start

### What does BDS Laundry Start do?

BDS Laundry Start is an iPhone application designed to simplify the laundry process at participating BDS Laundry locations. It allows users to pay for laundry cycles, start machines, and manage their laundry account directly from their smartphone.

### How do I pay for laundry with this app?

You can purchase credit directly within the app. This credit is then used to pay for laundry cycles. The app uses Bluetooth to communicate with the washer or dryer, enabling you to start machines and pay for their use.

### Is this app free to use?

The BDS Laundry Start app itself is free to download and use. You will need to purchase credit within the app to pay for laundry services. There are no advertisements or subscription fees associated with the app.

### What are the key features of BDS Laundry Start?

Key features include the ability to pay for laundry cycles using your phone, starting machines via Bluetooth, purchasing credit and checking your account balance, viewing transaction history, checking machine availability, and receiving alerts when your laundry cycle is complete.

### Where can I use BDS Laundry Start?

This application is exclusively for use in participating BDS Laundry locations. You will need to scan a QR code for your laundry room once and then scan QR codes on individual machines to start them.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.12.5 — 2026-04-02

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

Bug Fixed.

### 3.11.3 — 2025-12-16

1. New UI
2. Bug fixes.

### 3.11.2 — 2025-11-02

Optimize the code

### 3.11.1 — 2025-10-21

1. Bypass Password Reset    
2. Email Verification in Registration Flow
3. Fixed the displayed value bug
4. Added a sentence on the Sign-up page

### 2.27.3 — 2024-04-23

bug fix.

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