# CleanPay Mobile vs BottleDrop

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | CleanPay Mobile | BottleDrop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleanpay-mobile/id1156220055/reviews)** | [2.3 (104 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bottledrop/id1276690586/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 104 |
| Positive reviews | **33.5% of reviews** | 10.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 55 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KioSoft Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1254243314) | [Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative](https://appshunter.io/developer/1276690585) |

## What reviewers say

### CleanPay Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleanpay-mobile/id1156220055)

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.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth machine control, In-app credit purchase, Transaction history, Machine availability view, Laundry completion alerts, QR code scanning

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 📱 Convenient mobile app
- ⏱️ Cycle status notifications
- 💳 No need for quarters
- 💰 Ability to add funds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires account registration
- 💰 Minimum $10 deposit
- 🔍 Inability to see available machines
- 🔍 Inaccurate cycle time estimates
- 🐛 Connectivity issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Issues with loading funds and verifying accounts
- Inconsistent machine connectivity

**Requested features**

- Ability to add custom deposit amounts
- Option to set dryer time upfront
- Family account sharing
- Improved machine availability indicators


### BottleDrop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bottledrop/id1276690586)

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.

**Highlights:** Return deposit containers, Receive refunds, Access account card, View account balance, Track bag history, Find return locations, Update account information

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚪 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)

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CleanPay Mobile free?

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

### Is BottleDrop free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CleanPay Mobile or BottleDrop?

CleanPay Mobile is rated higher. CleanPay Mobile averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while BottleDrop averages 2.3 from 104 ratings.

### Do CleanPay Mobile or BottleDrop have ads?

CleanPay Mobile shows ads; BottleDrop does not.

### Which is updated more often, CleanPay Mobile or BottleDrop?

CleanPay Mobile ships an update monthly, and BottleDrop every 2 months. Most recently, CleanPay Mobile was updated on September 23, 2026 and BottleDrop on September 21, 2026.

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