WeWash vs HousingAnywhere
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WeWash
Simplify communal laundry with this app. Reserve machines, pay digitally, and get real-time updates on your laundry's status. Say goodbye to coins and waiting times.
- Reserve washing machines and dryers
- Virtual waiting queue
- Cashless payment via app
- Push notifications for laundry status
- Transparent cost tracking
- In-app help center and customer support
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WeWash has started a revolution in communal laundry washing! Unnecessary trips to the laundry room; collection of coins and washing tokens; and uncertainty about when exactly your laundry is done are things of the past. Thanks to WeWash doing your laundry is so much easier: • Reserve washing machines and dryers for free. • Receive notifications about the state of your laundry. • Pay with your phone — no more coins or tokens — transparently and conveniently. • Our help center and WeWash customer support will help you with any questions. In detail: Reserve washing machines and dryers for free With our app, you can check whether there are any washing machines or dryers currently in use in your laundry room; when not in use, you can reserve them for free – directly from your sofa, when on the go, or from anywhere you choose. If there currently is no machine available … Not a problem! Enter our virtual waiting queue and save your spot in line to automatically getting the next machine when it becomes available! We will notify you as soon as your appliance is waiting for you. Cashless payment No more collecting special coins or buying tokens! With WeWash, you can pay for your washing and drying conveniently directly via the app. You can choose from a wide range of international payment options such as credit card, Apple Pay, PayPal and many more. Keep track of the costs with our simple, GDPR compliant and easy to understand invoicing. Always stay up to date You will receive regular updates on the state of your laundry via push notifications: Whether your position in the waiting queue changes; your laundry cycle has started successfully; or your laundry is now ready for pick up: You will enjoy full transparency about your reservations, pick up times, and costs. Free customer support and help center directly within the app No matter what questions you might have, our customer support is always there for you. We offer you several self-help options and a help center which allows you to contact us conveniently and directly within the app The WeWash app is available in several languages – you can change the language at any time in the profile settings. WeWash isn’t available yet in your building? Contact us at support@we-wash.com, if you would like to discuss how to get our system in your laundry room. We look forward to hearing from you and to welcoming you to the WeWash community! About WeWash WeWash, part of the BOSCH group and located in Munich, Germany offers a cashless laundry system and a service which makes using communal laundry rooms attractive to all parties involved.
HousingAnywhere
Find and rent verified apartments, rooms, and houses globally. Securely book your next home abroad with direct landlord communication and a move-in guarantee. Ideal for students, expats, and professionals relocating.
- Verified global rental listings
- Direct landlord communication
- 48-hour move-in guarantee
- Multilingual support
- Property listing for landlords
- Rent protection until move-in
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Find & Rent Verified Apartments, Rooms & Houses Looking for a home to rent abroad? HousingAnywhere makes it easy to find, book, and move into your next rental securely and stress-free. Whether you’re a student, expat, or professional, access trusted properties in 150+ cities worldwide. With HousingAnywhere, you can: - Browse thousands of verified rentals in Europe & beyond. - Message landlords directly and finalize your booking. - Get a 48-hour move-in guarantee for peace of mind. Key Features of HousingAnywhere: - Global Listings – Find apartments, rooms, and houses in 150+ cities. - Your first month’s rent is protected until you move in. - Direct Communication – Contact landlords instantly within the app. - Move-in Protection – We guarantee that your rental matches the listing. - Ideal for Expats & Students – Simplify relocation with multilingual support. Why HousingAnywhere? *For Tenants* - Discover apartments, rooms, and houses for rent worldwide. - Book confidently by messaging landlords directly and in any language. - Move in worry-free with a 48-hour Tenant Protection guarantee. - Perfect for students, digital nomads, and professionals relocating abroad. *For Landlords* - List your property & connect with renters worldwide. - Manage and view all rent-related expenses in one place. - Manage bookings easily with an intuitive dashboard. - Communicate with tenants directly for a smooth rental process. Rent Easy, Live Free - Download the HousingAnywhere App! Join over 100,000 users who have found their ideal home with HousingAnywhere. Download the leading app for finding and booking mid to long-term rentals in 150+ cities worldwide, from rooms to apartments and houses.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: HousingAnywhere at 4.8 against WeWash's 3.8. HousingAnywhere also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). WeWash's advantage is review sentiment (32% vs 0%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, 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.
HousingAnywhere holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 319 and 257 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 32% of WeWash's written reviews are positive against 0% of HousingAnywhere's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
WeWash ships an update every 4 months, HousingAnywhere monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WeWash | HousingAnywhere |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (319 ratings) | 4.8 (257 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 31.9% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 319 — better | 257 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | WeWash GmbH | HousingAnywhere |
Customer experience
WeWash
HousingAnywhere
In-app purchases
WeWash
No in-app purchases
HousingAnywhere
No in-app purchases









