PayConex + vs Drive & Shine
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PayConex +
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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.
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | PayConex + | Drive & Shine |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.5 (438 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 36.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 438 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 152 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bluefin Payment Systems LLC | Drive & 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
PayConex +
No in-app purchases
Drive & Shine
No in-app purchases






