# CleanPay Mobile vs PennWest Shield

The clearest difference is rating: PennWest Shield at 5.0 against CleanPay Mobile's 4.4. PennWest Shield also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). CleanPay Mobile's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 3) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

PennWest Shield holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CleanPay Mobile has 12K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CleanPay Mobile ships an update monthly, PennWest Shield every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CleanPay Mobile | PennWest Shield |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cleanpay-mobile/id1156220055/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pennwest-shield/id6578456707/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 31.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 47 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 13.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KioSoft Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1254243314) | [Pennsylvania Western University](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524819314) |

## What reviewers say

### CleanPay Mobile

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

This app simplifies laundry payments at participating locations. Use Bluetooth to connect to machines, purchase credit within the app, and manage your laundry cycles. View transaction history and receive completion alerts.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth machine activation, In-app credit purchase, Account balance tracking, Transaction history, Laundry cycle 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


### PennWest Shield

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pennwest-shield/id6578456707)

Enhance organizational security with tools like a panic slider, tip submission, and a safety timer. This app provides an extra layer of protection for your community.

**Highlights:** Panic Slider, Submit Tips, Safety Timer, Organizational Protection, Additional Security Layer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CleanPay Mobile free?

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

### Is PennWest Shield free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CleanPay Mobile or PennWest Shield?

PennWest Shield is rated higher. CleanPay Mobile averages 4.4 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while PennWest Shield averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do CleanPay Mobile or PennWest Shield have ads?

CleanPay Mobile shows ads; PennWest Shield does not.

### Which is updated more often, CleanPay Mobile or PennWest Shield?

CleanPay Mobile ships an update monthly, and PennWest Shield every 4 months. Most recently, CleanPay Mobile was updated on November 5, 2026 and PennWest Shield on October 30, 2026.

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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.*