# Wilkes Shield vs CALECO CleanMobile

The clearest difference is ratings volume: CALECO CleanMobile at 5K against Wilkes Shield's 9. CALECO CleanMobile also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.2). Wilkes Shield's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and device support (4 vs 2). 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 — 4.7 for Wilkes Shield against 4.7 for CALECO CleanMobile. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CALECO CleanMobile has 5K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Wilkes Shield ships an update every 2 months, CALECO CleanMobile every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wilkes Shield | CALECO CleanMobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wilkes-shield/id1267845461/reviews) | **[4.7 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caleco-cleanmobile/id1473398519/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **5K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 77.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 46 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.2 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wilkes University- Teaching Commons](https://appshunter.io/developer/521782301) | [KioSoft Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1254243314) |

## What reviewers say

### Wilkes Shield

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wilkes-shield/id1267845461)

This official university safety app allows users to quickly contact campus security in emergencies. It also enables sending crime tips with photos/videos, sharing location with friends, accessing campus resources, and viewing incident maps.

**Highlights:** Emergency contact with university safety, Send crime tips with photos/videos, Friend location tracking (FriendWatch), Access campus resources and handbook, View incident maps and safe locations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### CALECO CleanMobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caleco-cleanmobile/id1473398519)

Easily pay for laundry cycles at participating locations using your iPhone. Purchase credit within the app and use Bluetooth to communicate with washers and dryers. Track your transaction history and receive alerts when your laundry is done.

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

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient
- 🚀 Saves time
- 🚀 Notifications when cycles are done

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable machines/app
- 🐛 Unauthorized charges
- 🐛 Inaccurate cycle times
- 💰 Minimum deposit too high
- 💰 Expensive

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Machines not starting after payment
- Inaccurate cycle time tracking
- Payment issues (money disappearing, unable to pay)

**Requested features**

- Option to add smaller amounts than $10
- Ability to see machine availability
- Ability to extend dryer time
- Support for Apple Pay/mobile wallets
- Refund process improvements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wilkes Shield free?

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

### Is CALECO CleanMobile free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Wilkes Shield or CALECO CleanMobile?

CALECO CleanMobile is rated higher. Wilkes Shield averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while CALECO CleanMobile averages 4.7 from 5K ratings.

### Do Wilkes Shield or CALECO CleanMobile have ads?

Neither Wilkes Shield nor CALECO CleanMobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wilkes Shield or CALECO CleanMobile?

Wilkes Shield ships an update every 2 months, and CALECO CleanMobile every 5 months. Most recently, Wilkes Shield was updated on November 3, 2026 and CALECO CleanMobile on November 5, 2026.

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