CALECO CleanMobile vs ParkPlug
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CALECO CleanMobile
Easily pay for laundry cycles at participating locations using your iPhone. Purchase credit within the app and use Bluetooth to communicate with washers and dryers. Track your transaction history and receive alerts when your laundry is done.
- Bluetooth machine control
- In-app credit purchase
- Transaction history
- Machine availability view
- Cycle completion alerts
- QR code scanning
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ATTENTION: Only for use in participating Caleco Laundry locations. Caleco CleanPay 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 Caleco CleanPay 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.
ParkPlug
This app facilitates electric vehicle charging for apartment residents. It integrates with property management software for a seamless experience, allowing users to plug in, connect, and pay monthly through a resident portal.
- Seamless EV charging integration
- Property management software connection
- Resident portal for payments
- Monthly billing
- Easy plug-in and connect
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Parkplug is an EV charging company that specializes in EV charging for apartment living. By connecting straight to property management software, we create a seamless experience for each resident. Simply plug in and connect to your charger to start each charging session. Then pay monthly with the press of a button in your resident portal. If you have seen parkplug branded chargers at your apartment community... Please contact your leasing office for an integrated account today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: CALECO CleanMobile at 4.7K against ParkPlug's 2. CALECO CleanMobile also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). ParkPlug's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 78%). 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.
CALECO CleanMobile holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CALECO CleanMobile has 4.7K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of CALECO CleanMobile's written reviews are positive against 100% of ParkPlug's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
CALECO CleanMobile ships an update every 5 months, ParkPlug every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and July 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CALECO CleanMobile | ParkPlug |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (4.7K ratings) — better | 4.5 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 77.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4.7K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 7 months |
| 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 | 44 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KioSoft Technologies LLC | ParkPlug Charging LLC |
Customer experience
CALECO CleanMobile
ParkPlug
Bugs and requests
CALECO CleanMobile
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes or freezes
- Machines not starting after payment
- Inaccurate cycle time tracking
- Payment issues (money disappearing, unable to pay)
Requested features
5 requests- Option to add smaller amounts than $10
- Ability to see machine availability
- Ability to extend dryer time
- Support for Apple Pay/mobile wallets
- Refund process improvements
ParkPlug
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
CALECO CleanMobile
No in-app purchases
ParkPlug
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is CALECO CleanMobile free?
Is ParkPlug free?
Which has better reviews, CALECO CleanMobile or ParkPlug?
Do CALECO CleanMobile or ParkPlug have ads?
Which is updated more often, CALECO CleanMobile or ParkPlug?
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