CleanPay Mobile vs BottleDrop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CleanPay Mobile
Pay for laundry cycles using your phone at participating locations. Purchase credit within the app and use Bluetooth to start washers and dryers. Track your transaction history and receive completion alerts.
- Bluetooth machine control
- In-app credit purchase
- Transaction history
- Machine availability view
- Laundry completion alerts
- QR code scanning
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ATTENTION: Only for use in participating laundry locations. CleanPay Mobile 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 CleanPay Mobile 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.
BottleDrop
Easily return deposit containers and receive your refund. Access your account card, view your balance and bag history, and find nearby return locations. Manage your account information and receive important notifications.
- Return deposit containers
- Receive refunds
- Access account card
- View account balance
- Track bag history
- Find return locations
- Update account information
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BottleDrop is the easiest way to return your deposit containers and get your refund. With the app, you can access your account card, view your account balance and bag history, find locations, update your account information, receive account notifications, and more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CleanPay Mobile at 4.5 against BottleDrop's 2.3. CleanPay Mobile also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 104) and review sentiment (33% vs 11%). BottleDrop's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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.
CleanPay Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CleanPay Mobile has 11K ratings behind it against 104, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of CleanPay Mobile's written reviews are positive against 11% of BottleDrop's.
CleanPay Mobile ships an update monthly, BottleDrop every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CleanPay Mobile | BottleDrop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (11K ratings) — better | 2.3 (104 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 33.5% of reviews — better | 10.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 11K — better | 104 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KioSoft Technologies LLC | Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative |
Customer experience
CleanPay Mobile
BottleDrop
User reviews
CleanPay Mobile
From 11K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 📱 Convenient mobile app
- ⏱️ Cycle status notifications
- 💳 No need for quarters
- 💰 Ability to add funds
Room to improve
- 🔒 Requires account registration
- 💰 Minimum $10 deposit
- 🔍 Inability to see available machines
- 🔍 Inaccurate cycle time estimates
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
BottleDrop
From 104 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ✅ Balance tracking functionality works reliably
- 📍 Location finder helps users find drop-off points
- 🎯 Core service concept is useful and appreciated
- 📱 Improved UI in recent updates (June 2021 onwards)
- 🔐 QR code/barcode scanning feature when functioning
Room to improve
- 🚪 Frequent unexpected logouts requiring re-authentication
- 🔑 Persistent login failures and authentication errors
- 🌐 Chronic internet connectivity issues despite active connection
- 🐛 App crashes when accessing locations tab
- 💾 Missing or non-functional transfer buttons (Venmo/PayPal/bank)
Bugs and requests
CleanPay Mobile
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Issues with loading funds and verifying accounts
- Inconsistent machine connectivity
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to add custom deposit amounts
- Option to set dryer time upfront
- Family account sharing
- Improved machine availability indicators
BottleDrop
Reported bugs
18 issues- Unexpected logout after period of inactivity
- Login failed errors despite correct credentials
- App won't progress past splash/start screen
- Crashes when accessing locations tab
- Internet connectivity error messages despite active connection
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- QR code unreadable by kiosk scanners
- Transfer buttons hidden behind other UI elements
- Venmo/PayPal transfer functionality non-functional
- Password expiration without notification
- Account recognition failures after logout
- Brightness settings not respecting system preferences
- App freezes during account activation
- Bag history not displaying or updating
- Virtual card not appearing in app despite website signup
- Force close required to restore functionality
- Deposits showing as pending indefinitely
- QR code positioning incompatible with larger phones
- Facial recognition not working despite activation
Requested features
11 requests- Dark mode for reduced eye strain in low light
- Biometric authentication (Face ID, Touch ID, PIN)
- Manual QR code entry option for unscanned bags
- Transaction history and detailed bag credit breakdown
- In-app bag and label ordering
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- Apple Wallet integration for digital card
- GPS-based location finder instead of manual entry
- Persistent login sessions to avoid constant re-authentication
- In-app cash withdrawal/transfer without kiosk visits
- Email notifications for password resets and account changes
- Account activity notifications
In-app purchases
CleanPay Mobile
No in-app purchases
BottleDrop
No in-app purchases
