# Speed Queen vs Hour

The clearest difference is rating: Speed Queen at 4.8 against Hour's 3.1. Speed Queen also leads on ratings volume (21K vs 143) and chart position (#136 vs unranked). Hour's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Speed Queen holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speed Queen has 21K ratings behind it against 143, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of Speed Queen's written reviews are positive against 48% of Hour's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Speed Queen ships an update every 2 weeks, Hour every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speed Queen | Hour |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-queen/id1235121730/reviews)** | [3.1 (143 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hour-a-thon-quicktext/id6581297740/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **21K** | 143 |
| Positive reviews | 40.3% of reviews | **48.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#136** | — |
| Size | 48 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.3** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alliance Laundry Systems LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1076986739) | [Buynow AF, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759637568) |

## What reviewers say

### Speed Queen

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

**Currently charting:** #136 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


### Hour

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hour-a-thon-quicktext/id6581297740)

This app facilitates rapid texting of notifications to contacts for fundraising campaigns. It allows users to efficiently manage and track responses from their phone's contact list.

**Highlights:** Send quick text notifications, Target specific contacts, Track responses, Fundraising campaign support, Phone contact integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speed Queen free?

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

### Is Hour free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Speed Queen or Hour?

Speed Queen is rated higher. Speed Queen averages 4.8 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while Hour averages 3.1 from 143 ratings.

### Do Speed Queen or Hour have ads?

Neither Speed Queen nor Hour shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Speed Queen or Hour?

Speed Queen ships an update every 2 weeks, and Hour every 3 weeks. Most recently, Speed Queen was updated on September 25, 2026 and Hour on September 22, 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.*