CALECO CleanMobile vs Reading 311
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.
Reading 311
This application provides direct access to city services for residents and visitors. Report issues, ask questions, and receive important updates and announcements regarding city services and events.
- Report city issues (trash, potholes, permits)
- Direct connection to city staff
- Receive notifications and announcements
- Request status updates
- Ask city-related questions
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English The City of Reading Pennsylvania is offering our residents and visitors a free new app that puts the power of city services right in your pocket 24/7/365. Connect directly to our City staff. Receive notifications and announcements regarding City of Reading services and events. Report trash issues, property concerns, permit inquiries, street, pothole, and sewer line problems, among other City related matters. Ask questions. Obtain status updates. Download now for free! Spanish La ciudad de Reading Pennsylvania ofrece a nuestros residentes y visitantes una nueva aplicación gratuita que pone el poder de los servicios de la ciudad directamente en su bolsillo las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana, los 365 días del año. Conéctese directamente con nuestro personal de la ciudad. Reciba notificaciones y anuncios sobre servicios y eventos de la Ciudad de Reading. Informar problemas de basura, inquietudes sobre la propiedad, consultas de permisos, problemas de calles, baches y líneas de alcantarillado, entre otros asuntos relacionados con la Ciudad. Hacer preguntas. Obtener actualizaciones de estado. ¡Descárgalo ahora gratis!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: CALECO CleanMobile at 77% against Reading 311's 13%. CALECO CleanMobile also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.8) and ratings volume (4.7K vs 9). 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 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CALECO CleanMobile has 4.7K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of CALECO CleanMobile's written reviews are positive against 13% of Reading 311's.
CALECO CleanMobile ships an update every 5 months, Reading 311 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CALECO CleanMobile | Reading 311 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (4.7K ratings) — better | 1.8 (9 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 77.0% of reviews — better | 12.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4.7K — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KioSoft Technologies LLC | City of Reading, Pennsylvania |
Customer experience
CALECO CleanMobile
Reading 311
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
Reading 311
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
CALECO CleanMobile
No in-app purchases
Reading 311
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is CALECO CleanMobile free?
Is Reading 311 free?
Which has better reviews, CALECO CleanMobile or Reading 311?
Do CALECO CleanMobile or Reading 311 have ads?
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