Comparison

NYDocSubmit vs CLYNK CT

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

NYDocSubmit

This app allows New York State residents to submit required documentation for various public assistance programs without visiting a local office. It supports SNAP, HEAP, Temporary Assistance, and Medicaid, but has specific exclusions for initial applications and certain sensitive information.

Highlights
  • Submit SNAP, HEAP, Temporary Assistance, Medicaid documents
  • Avoid trips to local social services offices
  • Supports multiple New York counties
  • Medicaid recertification submission
  • Digital document submission
Features
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NYDocSubmit enables residents of New York State to submit required documents for SNAP, HEAP, Temporary Assistance, and Medicaid – avoiding another trip to the local social services district (“district”) office. This App is available to residents of Albany, Allegany, Broome, Cattaraugus, Cayuga, Chautauqua, Chemung, Chenango, Clinton, Columbia, Cortland, Delaware, Dutchess, Erie, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Genesee, Greene, Hamilton, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Livingston, Madison, Monroe, Montgomery, Niagara, Oneida, Onondaga, Ontario, Orleans, Oswego, Otsego, Putnam, Rensselaer, Rockland, Saratoga, Schoharie, Schuyler, Seneca, St. Lawrence, Steuben, Suffolk, Sullivan, Tioga, Tompkins, Ulster, Warren, Washington, Wayne, Westchester, Wyoming, and Yates Counties at this time. If your district is not listed, check back soon to see if it has been added. This App is NOT monitored for emergencies. You must contact your district office directly if you need help to address an emergency. DO NOT use this App to submit an initial application for SNAP, HEAP, Temporary Assistance, or Medicaid; to submit a SNAP Interim Report, SNAP Change Report Form, or SNAP Periodic Report; or to submit a recertification application for SNAP, HEAP, or Temporary Assistance. However, you may use NYDocSubmit to submit a Medicaid recertification. DO NOT submit sensitive information, such as HIV status or domestic violence information and/or addresses that must remain confidential to safeguard you or a household member. If you need to submit such information, or if the App is not available, provide the documents to your district in a manner OTHER THAN through this App, such as through the U.S. Postal Service, in person, kiosk (if available), or fax machine.

About

CLYNK CT

Easily return bottles and cans for cash with this recycling app. Track your returns, find drop locations, and scan bag tags directly within the app to maximize your rewards. Recycling is made simple and rewarding.

Highlights
  • Track returns and balance
  • Find nearby drop locations
  • Scan bag tags in-app
  • Get processing notifications
  • Access account anytime
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Scan. Drop. Earn. Recycling made simple. CLYNK is the easiest way to return your bottles and cans for cash—now smarter, faster, and more helpful than ever. Whether you’re new to CLYNK or a longtime recycler, our newly redesigned app helps you track your returns, find drop locations, and maximize your impact. What’s new: • Step-by-step tour: New to CLYNK? Get started in minutes with an in-app walkthrough that shows you how to CLYNK with confidence. • Location finder: Easily find nearby drop stations so you never miss a chance to return. • In-app bag scanning: Scan your bag tags right in the app to track them before dropping off. Features you’ll love: • Track your balance and see recent returns • Get notified when your bags are processed • Access your CLYNK account anytime, anywhere Recycling shouldn’t be complicated. With the CLYNK app, it isn’t. Download today and turn your bottles and cans into real rewards. If you are trying to CLYNK in Maine or New York, please download this app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/clynk/id1598008386

Screenshots

NYDocSubmit4 screens
CLYNK CT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NYDocSubmit at 70% against CLYNK CT's 0%. NYDocSubmit also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.8) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NYDocSubmit holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NYDocSubmit has 26K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of NYDocSubmit's written reviews are positive against 0% of CLYNK CT's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NYDocSubmit ships an update every 3 months, CLYNK CT every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
NYDocSubmit versus CLYNK CT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNYDocSubmitCLYNK CT
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (26K ratings) — better2.8 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews70.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings26K — better8
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNew York State Office of Information Technology ServicesCount and Crush, LLC

Customer experience

NYDocSubmit

All ratings24,854 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral2.2%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews181 reviews
Positive70.2%
Neutral8.3%
Negative21.5%

CLYNK CT

All ratings8 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral28.6%
Negative71.4%

Bugs and requests

NYDocSubmit

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Camera function issues
  • Keyboard blocking UI elements
  • Inconsistent behavior when submitting multiple documents

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow document uploads from phone's photo gallery
  • Implement a chat or messaging feature for quick questions
  • Enable batch document submission
  • Add an option to log out of accounts

CLYNK CT

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

NYDocSubmit

No in-app purchases

None

CLYNK CT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NYDocSubmit free?
NYDocSubmit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CLYNK CT free?
CLYNK CT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NYDocSubmit or CLYNK CT?
NYDocSubmit is rated higher. NYDocSubmit averages 4.8 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while CLYNK CT averages 2.8 from 8 ratings.
Do NYDocSubmit or CLYNK CT have ads?
CLYNK CT shows ads; NYDocSubmit does not.
Which is updated more often, NYDocSubmit or CLYNK CT?
NYDocSubmit ships an update every 3 months, and CLYNK CT every 9 months. Most recently, NYDocSubmit was updated on September 24, 2026 and CLYNK CT on September 20, 2026.

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