SJSU UScan vs Olyns
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SJSU UScan
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SJSU Uscan helps valid SJSU Tower Card & OneSearch users to conveniently self-checkout SJSU books, media or music from their smart device anywhere in the building. Just another way, SJSU Library is helping students get the resources they need, how they need them. After scanning the item on your phone, remember to run the item through the SJSU Uscan security station at the exit to avoid triggering the alarm!
Olyns
This app facilitates recycling by connecting users to a network of bottle boxes. Users can find nearby recycling locations, deposit beverage containers, and earn cash rewards redeemable via PayPal. It aims to make recycling convenient and rewarding while contributing to environmental sustainability.
- Find nearby recycling locations
- Deposit beverage containers
- Earn cash rewards
- Save Olyns card to phone wallet
- Touchless check-in via phone
- Cash out via PayPal
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Olyns is Rethinking Recycling. Our growing network of bottle boxes makes it easy and fun to recycle beverage containers for cash. Here’s how it works: 1. Download the Olyns App. 2. Create an account and save an Olyns card to your phone's Wallet. 3. Find the nearest Olyns Cube on our map. 4. Hold your phone below the Recycle Ring on the Olyns Cube for touchless check in. 5. Deposit your empty CRV containers into the Olyns Cube. 6. Earn cash for every eligible container. 7. Cash Out your balance anytime through PayPal. 8. Celebrate - you just did your part to help the planet
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Olyns at 12.4 against SJSU UScan's 15.0. On price, update cadence, 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.
SJSU UScan ships an update every 6 weeks, Olyns every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SJSU UScan | Olyns |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.8 (406 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 20.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 406 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 409 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Meescan Inc. | Olyns Inc |
Bugs and requests
SJSU UScan
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Olyns
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login/account verification issues
- Inconsistent container recognition
- Machines freezing/malfunctioning
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to favorite/track specific machine locations
- Real-time machine status updates
- Increase glass bottle capacity
- Expand operating hours
In-app purchases
SJSU UScan
No in-app purchases
Olyns
No in-app purchases
