Clothesline Mobile vs ParkByPlate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Clothesline Mobile
Easily pay for laundry cycles using your phone at participating laundromats. Purchase credit within the app and use Bluetooth to start washers and dryers. Track your transaction history and receive alerts when your laundry is done.
- Bluetooth machine activation
- In-app credit purchase
- Transaction history
- Machine availability view
- Laundry cycle completion alerts
- QR code scanning
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ATTENTION: Only for use in participating Clothesline Laundry locations. Clothesline Mobile 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 Clothesline Mobile 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.
ParkByPlate
This app simplifies finding and paying for parking. Scan QR codes to locate nearby spots, make cashless payments, and track your parking history and expenses. Receive expiration reminders for a stress-free experience.
- QR code scanning for parking access
- Seamless cashless payments
- Detailed payment history
- Parking session history tracking
- Smart parking expiration notifications
- Accessible design features
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Welcome to ParkByPlate – your go-to parking solution! Simply scan the QR code, and effortlessly find and pay for the nearest parking spot in your location. Enjoy stress-free parking with real-time availability, seamless payments, and the convenience you deserve. 1) QR Code Scanning: Instantly access nearby parking lots by scanning a QR code. No more searching – your parking solution is just a scan away. 2) Effortless Payments: Pay for your parking session seamlessly through the app. Enjoy cashless transactions for a smoother experience – no more scrambling for change. 3) Payment History: Keep track of your parking expenses with detailed receipts. Access your payment history for easy reference and reimbursement. 4) Parking History: Keep track of your parking history, making it easy to review past locations, expenses, and duration. 5) Smart Notifications: Receive timely reminders for parking expiration. Stay informed and in control of your parking experience. 6) Accessible Design: ParkByPlate is designed with inclusivity in mind, offering accessibility features for users with different needs. Everyone deserves stress-free parking! Discover a new level of convenience in urban mobility – download ParkByPlate today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Clothesline Mobile at 4.5 against ParkByPlate's 3.4. Clothesline Mobile also leads on ratings volume (1.7K vs 36) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.1). ParkByPlate's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Clothesline Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clothesline Mobile has 1.7K ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Clothesline Mobile's written reviews are positive against 61% of ParkByPlate's.
Clothesline Mobile ships an update every 4 months, ParkByPlate every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Clothesline Mobile | ParkByPlate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (1.7K ratings) — better | 3.4 (36 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 67.0% of reviews — better | 61.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.7K — better | 36 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 89 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KioSoft Technologies LLC | Park By Plate, LLC |
Customer experience
Clothesline Mobile
ParkByPlate
Bugs and requests
Clothesline Mobile
Reported bugs
3 issues- Sign-up and login process not working
- App not detecting all available machines
- Unexpected charges and balance deductions
Requested features
5 requests- Allow smaller reload amounts
- Improve machine status visibility
- Add option to extend drying time
- Provide refund/credit for malfunctioning machines
- Enhance customer service and support channels
ParkByPlate
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Clothesline Mobile
No in-app purchases
ParkByPlate
No in-app purchases
