# COG vs LaundryPay

The clearest difference is rating: COG at 3.0 against LaundryPay's 2.4. COG also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.6). LaundryPay's advantage is ratings volume (107 vs 6). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

COG holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LaundryPay has 107 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of COG's written reviews are positive against 21% of LaundryPay's.

## The numbers

| Metric | COG | LaundryPay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cog-tru-outages/id1090453032/reviews)** | [2.4 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laundrypay/id1357497890/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **107** |
| Positive reviews | **25.0% of reviews** | 21.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 39 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [dataVoice International](https://appshunter.io/developer/657407983) | [Laundrylux Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1357497889) |

## What reviewers say

### COG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cog-tru-outages/id1090453032)

Report utility service problems and stay updated on their status. View a map of electric service interruptions and receive push notifications for updates, including estimated restoration times.

**Highlights:** Report electric, water, and sewer outages, View outage map, Receive push notifications, Get estimated restoration times, Track service status

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### LaundryPay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laundrypay/id1357497890)

Pay for laundry services directly from your smartphone at participating laundromats. Check machine availability and get notified when your cycle is complete, simplifying your laundry routine.

**Highlights:** Smartphone payment for laundry, Check washer/dryer availability, Laundry completion notifications, Hassle-free payment experience

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient alternative to quarters
- 👍 Loyalty points for discounts
- 👍 App notifies when laundry is done
- 👍 Can see machine availability
- 👍 Modernized laundromat experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💳 Cannot add credit/debit cards
- 💸 Funds lost on deleted accounts
- ❓ No refunds for remaining balance
- 📶 Requires laundromat WiFi
- 💰 High minimum load amounts

**Reported bugs**

- Pay card not found error
- App glitches when adding time
- Double charges for added time
- Cannot log in after initial use
- App crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Allow loading funds with credit/debit cards directly
- Implement refunds for remaining balances
- Remove minimum load amounts
- Allow app usage outside laundromat WiFi
- Improve customer support accessibility


## Frequently asked questions

### Is COG free?

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

### Is LaundryPay free?

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

### Which has better reviews, COG or LaundryPay?

COG is rated higher. COG averages 3.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while LaundryPay averages 2.4 from 107 ratings.

### Do COG or LaundryPay have ads?

Neither COG nor LaundryPay shows ads.

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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.*