# BottleDrop vs Our Lafayette

The clearest difference is rating: Our Lafayette at 5.0 against BottleDrop's 2.2. Our Lafayette also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). BottleDrop's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (118 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Our Lafayette holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BottleDrop has 118 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

BottleDrop ships an update every 2 months, Our Lafayette every 10 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | BottleDrop | Our Lafayette |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (118 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bottledrop/id1276690586/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/our-lafayette/id1605264317/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **118** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 10.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 57 MB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative](https://appshunter.io/developer/1276690585) | [City of Lafayette (OR)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1605264319) |

## What reviewers say

### BottleDrop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bottledrop/id1276690586)

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.

**Highlights:** Return deposit containers, Receive refunds, Access account card, View account balance, Track bag history, Find return locations, Update account information

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Balance tracking functionality works reliably
- 📍 Location finder helps users find drop-off points
- 🎯 Core service concept is useful and appreciated
- 📱 Improved UI in recent updates (June 2021 onwards)
- 🔐 QR code/barcode scanning feature when functioning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚪 Frequent unexpected logouts requiring re-authentication
- 🔑 Persistent login failures and authentication errors
- 🌐 Chronic internet connectivity issues despite active connection
- 🐛 App crashes when accessing locations tab
- 💾 Missing or non-functional transfer buttons (Venmo/PayPal/bank)

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Our Lafayette

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/our-lafayette/id1605264317)

Connect with your city government to report issues, find information, and manage utility payments. Submit service requests with photos and locations, and receive updates on their completion. Access city resources and payment options conveniently.

**Highlights:** Submit service requests with photos, Track request status and completion, Access city information, Pay utility bills, Receive up-to-date alerts

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BottleDrop free?

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

### Is Our Lafayette free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BottleDrop or Our Lafayette?

Our Lafayette is rated higher. BottleDrop averages 2.2 out of 5 from 118 ratings, while Our Lafayette averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do BottleDrop or Our Lafayette have ads?

Neither BottleDrop nor Our Lafayette shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BottleDrop or Our Lafayette?

BottleDrop ships an update every 2 months, and Our Lafayette every 10 months. Most recently, BottleDrop was updated on November 3, 2026 and Our Lafayette on November 3, 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.*