BottleDrop vs KioPay Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BottleDrop
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.
- Return deposit containers
- Receive refunds
- Access account card
- View account balance
- Track bag history
- Find return locations
- Update account information
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BottleDrop is the easiest way to return your deposit containers and get your refund. With the app, you can access your account card, view your account balance and bag history, find locations, update your account information, receive account notifications, and more.
KioPay Mobile
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Note: only for use in participating self-service payment locations. KioPay is the most convenient way to pay in unattended environments, in a variety of applications such as car wash, parking, donation, tire inflation and automotive vacuums. Simply use KioPay to purchase account balance right from the app using your credit / debit card of choice, then apply that balance to pay for using a compatible self-serve machine. KioPay facilitates contactless payments. Scan the QR code at the machine to display the related menu of services and pricing options. Select your price option and then start self-serve machines. KioPay allows you to check your account balance, and add value to your account.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BottleDrop at every 2 months against KioPay Mobile's every 4 months. KioPay Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BottleDrop ships an update every 2 months, KioPay Mobile every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BottleDrop | KioPay Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (118 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 10.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 118 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative | KioSoft Technologies LLC |
Bugs and requests
BottleDrop
Reported bugs
18 issues- 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
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- QR code unreadable by kiosk scanners
- Transfer buttons hidden behind other UI elements
- Venmo/PayPal transfer functionality non-functional
- Password expiration without notification
- Account recognition failures after logout
- Brightness settings not respecting system preferences
- App freezes during account activation
- Bag history not displaying or updating
- Virtual card not appearing in app despite website signup
- Force close required to restore functionality
- Deposits showing as pending indefinitely
- QR code positioning incompatible with larger phones
- Facial recognition not working despite activation
Requested features
11 requests- 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
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- Apple Wallet integration for digital card
- GPS-based location finder instead of manual entry
- Persistent login sessions to avoid constant re-authentication
- In-app cash withdrawal/transfer without kiosk visits
- Email notifications for password resets and account changes
- Account activity notifications
KioPay Mobile
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BottleDrop
No in-app purchases
KioPay Mobile
No in-app purchases
