# Speed Queen vs G Safe

The clearest difference is update cadence: Speed Queen at every 2 weeks against G Safe's every 11 months. Speed Queen also leads on ratings volume (21K vs 19) and chart position (#105 vs unranked). G Safe's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, rating, 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Speed Queen against 4.8 for G Safe. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speed Queen has 21K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Speed Queen ships an update every 2 weeks, G Safe every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speed Queen | G Safe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-queen/id1235121730/reviews) | [4.8 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/g-safe/id1615833895/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **21K** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 40.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#105** | — |
| Size | 48 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.2** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alliance Laundry Systems LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1076986739) | [Grambling State University](https://appshunter.io/developer/962377894) |

## What reviewers say

### Speed Queen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-queen/id1235121730)

**Currently charting:** #105 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Easily pay for washers and dryers directly from your smartphone. Check machine availability, receive notifications when your laundry is almost done, and streamline your laundry day.

**Highlights:** Mobile payment for washers and dryers, View machine availability, Location-based machine finder, Laundry completion notifications, Contactless payment

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient payment option
- 🚀 Easy to use app
- 💡 Helpful features like real-time machine availability and alerts
- 👍 Clean and organized laundromat facilities
- 👍 Friendly and helpful staff

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and unreliable app performance
- 💰 Minimum $10 deposit requirement
- 🔍 Lack of customer support and refund options
- 🤔 Confusing and inconsistent app behavior
- 🔒 Security and payment issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes, freezes, or fails to connect to machines
- Incorrect machine availability status
- Unexpected charges or lost funds
- Issues with email verification and account login

**Requested features**

- Allow users to pay per cycle instead of pre-loading funds
- Implement a way to notify others when machines are available
- Add a directory to find laundromats that support the app
- Improve the app's stability and reliability


### G Safe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/g-safe/id1615833895)

Enhance campus safety with tools like a panic button, tip submission, and a safety timer. This app provides an extra layer of security for your university experience.

**Highlights:** Panic Slider, Submit Tips, Safety Timer, Campus Protection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speed Queen free?

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

### Is G Safe free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Speed Queen or G Safe?

Speed Queen and G Safe are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 21K and 19 ratings respectively.

### Do Speed Queen or G Safe have ads?

Neither Speed Queen nor G Safe shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Speed Queen or G Safe?

Speed Queen ships an update every 2 weeks, and G Safe every 11 months. Most recently, Speed Queen was updated on September 28, 2026 and G Safe on September 9, 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.*