BDS Laundry Start vs MN on a Stick
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BDS Laundry Start
Easily pay for laundry cycles at participating locations using your phone. Purchase credit, start machines via Bluetooth, and track your transaction history. View machine availability and receive completion alerts.
- Pay for laundry cycles via app
- Bluetooth machine control
- Purchase credit and manage account
- View transaction history
- Check machine availability
- Receive cycle completion alerts
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ATTENTION: Only for use in participating BDS Laundry locations. BDS Laundr Start is an iPhone application providing the easiest and smartest complete laundry solution. This app allows you to pay for laundry cycles from your account by using Bluetooth to communicate with the washer or dryer. Simply use BDS Laundry Start to purchase credit right from the app, then use that credit for your laundry. A full accounting is available to see your transaction purchase history. • Scan the QR code of your laundry room (one time process) • Start laundry machines via Bluetooth by scanning QR code on the machine • Check your card/account balance, and add value to your account for laundry. For participating laundry rooms, you can view machine availability as well as receive alerts when your laundry cycle is complete.
MN on a Stick
Navigate the Minnesota State Fair with this comprehensive guide. Find your way around, discover new foods, and keep track of all the scheduled events. Plan your visit and don't miss a moment of the fair's excitement.
- Interactive fairgrounds map
- Live search for vendors and events
- Complete events schedule
- Discover new food items
- Create a personal wishlist
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Discover everything the Minnesota State Fair has to offer with MN on a Stick! This app is your ultimate companion for navigating the fairgrounds and ensuring you don't miss out on any excitement. Features: Interactive Map: Find your way around the fair with ease using our built-in navigation. Live Search: Quickly locate food vendors, events, and more. Events Schedule: Stay up-to-date with all the activities and performances happening at the fair. New Food: Explore the latest food offerings for this year. Wishlist: Plan your fair experience by adding your must-see attractions and must-try foods. MN on a Stick is your go-to app for making the most of your visit to the Minnesota State Fair!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MN on a Stick at every 5 days against BDS Laundry Start's every 4 months. MN on a Stick also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (99% vs 83%). BDS Laundry Start's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 341) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
MN on a Stick holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.3K and 341 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of BDS Laundry Start's written reviews are positive against 99% of MN on a Stick's.
BDS Laundry Start ships an update every 4 months, MN on a Stick every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BDS Laundry Start | MN on a Stick |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.3K ratings) | 5.0 (341 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 82.9% of reviews | 98.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K — better | 341 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KioSoft Technologies LLC | Daniel Nugent |
Customer experience
BDS Laundry Start
MN on a Stick
User reviews
BDS Laundry Start
From 1.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient
- 💡 Useful notifications
- 🚀 Efficient payment system
- 👍 User-friendly interface
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy app performance
- 💰 Expensive
- 🕰️ Inaccurate cycle timers
- 🤔 Limited payment options
MN on a Stick
From 341 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Excellent navigation and mapping features
- 🚀 Efficient route planning
- 💡 Comprehensive information on food, vendors, and events
- 👍 User-friendly interface and intuitive design
- 💡 Ability to favorite and track desired items
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional bugs or glitches reported
- 💡 Requests for additional features like food ratings and shareable wishlists
Bugs and requests
BDS Laundry Start
Reported bugs
3 issues- App frequently logs users out
- Payment errors and failures
- Inconsistent machine status updates
Requested features
3 requests- Allow custom payment amounts
- Improve machine availability tracking
- Add option to extend dryer time
MN on a Stick
Reported bugs
2 issues- Login screen freezes
- Incompatibility with older devices
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to plan daily itinerary and prioritize must-have vs wish-list items
- Integration of food ratings or reviews
- Shareable wishlists for groups or families
- Expanded information on free shows and entertainment
In-app purchases
BDS Laundry Start
No in-app purchases
MN on a Stick
No in-app purchases
Questions
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