Comparison

PayConex + vs Drive & Shine

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

Head to head
About

PayConex +

Features
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PayConex + by Bluefin Payment Systems turns your iOS mobile phone/tablet into an efficient, secure mobile point of sale system – backed by Bluefin’s PCI-validated Point-to-Point Encryption (P2PE) technology. With PayConex + you can securely process debit card and credit card transactions over WiFi or Mobile data networks with our portable Bluetooth PIN pad, which encrypts the data immediately upon swipe. Data is not decrypted until it reaches Bluefin’s Hardware Security Module (HSM). PayConex + features credit card, debit card, and tip selection, on-screen signature and emailed cardholder receipts, transaction reporting and more – all with the highest level of security and one-on-one support.

About

Drive & Shine

Discover nearby car wash locations, manage your membership, and stay updated on promotions. Enjoy unlimited washes with a VIP membership and easily track your vehicle's service history.

Highlights
  • Find nearby car wash locations
  • Get directions and view store details
  • Sign up for VIP Unlimited Wash Membership
  • Manage membership and add vehicles
  • View wash history
  • Receive notifications on promotions and events
Features
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ARE YOU READY TO SHINE? The Drive & Shine app brings high-quality, convenient, and unlimited car care at your fingertips. FIND A LOCATION Easily locate the nearest Drive & Shine wash, get directions, view hours, and check store details—all in one place. UNLIMITED WASHES, UNMATCHED VALUE Sign up for a VIP Unlimited Wash Membership and enjoy daily car washes at one low monthly price. Access exclusive VIP perks, manage your plan, and add vehicles with ease. MANAGE EVERYTHING IN ONE APP Stay in control: • Add or remove vehicles • Update your payment method • View your wash history • Upgrade to the VIP Family Plan NEVER MISS A SHINE MOMENT Be the first to know about: • New locations • Special promotions • Community events • Holiday hours SHINING ACROSS MICHIGAN & INDIANA As one of the fastest-growing car washes in the region, Drive & Shine delivers fast, convenient, and high-quality service—right from the palm of your hand

Screenshots

PayConex +1 screens
Drive & Shine3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PayConex + at 11.0 against Drive & Shine's 15.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PayConex + ships an update every 4 months, Drive & Shine every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PayConex + versus Drive & Shine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPayConex +Drive & Shine
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.5 (438 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—36.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—438 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB152 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBluefin Payment Systems LLCDrive & Shine, Inc.

Bugs and requests

PayConex +

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Drive & Shine

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login issues
  • Inability to access account history
  • Barcode/sticker not working properly
  • Servers down for days

Requested features

3 requests
  • Family plan discount visibility
  • Ability to manage multiple vehicles easily
  • Seamless migration of existing memberships

In-app purchases

None

PayConex +

No in-app purchases

None

Drive & Shine

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PayConex + free?
PayConex + is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Drive & Shine free?
Drive & Shine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PayConex + or Drive & Shine have ads?
Neither PayConex + nor Drive & Shine shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PayConex + or Drive & Shine?
PayConex + ships an update every 4 months, and Drive & Shine every 2 months. Most recently, PayConex + was updated on November 2, 2026 and Drive & Shine on November 4, 2026.

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