# LaundryCat vs CSC GO

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LaundryCat at 56% against CSC GO's 21%. LaundryCat also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). CSC GO's advantage is ratings volume (170K vs 4.6K). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

LaundryCat holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CSC GO has 170K ratings behind it against 4.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of LaundryCat's written reviews are positive against 21% of CSC GO's.

LaundryCat ships an update every 3 months, CSC GO every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LaundryCat | CSC GO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laundrycat/id1487906426/reviews)** | [4.6 (170K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/csc-go/id1552572916/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4.6K | **170K** |
| Positive reviews | **55.9% of reviews** | 21.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 54 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mitech Integrated Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487736441) | [CSC ServiceWorks Holdings, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462779353) |

## What reviewers say

### LaundryCat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laundrycat/id1487906426)

Easily pay for and start laundry machines using your smartphone. This app requires NFC and only functions at participating LaundryCat-equipped locations.

**Highlights:** Pay for laundry machines, Start laundry machines, NFC payment support, Find participating locations

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient payment options
- 🚀 Easy to use app
- 🧹 Clean and modern facilities
- 🤝 Helpful and friendly staff
- 🔒 Secure payment system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and bugs
- 💰 Minimum deposit requirement
- 📍 Location-restricted usage
- 🔄 Forced app updates
- 🤔 Confusing user interface

**Reported bugs**

- Payment issues with Apple Pay
- Washer/dryer availability not updating correctly
- App login and account management problems
- Notification system not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Allow exact payment amounts
- Sync app balance with laundry card
- Show time remaining for active cycles
- Ability to change location within app
- Add dark mode option


### CSC GO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/csc-go/id1552572916)

Manage your laundry experience at participating locations. Pay for cycles, check machine availability, and receive notifications when your laundry is done.  Easily fund your account and track your payment history.

**Highlights:** Find participating laundry rooms, Check machine availability, Pay for wash/dry cycles, Receive cycle completion alerts, Fund CSC GO wallet, Scan QR codes to start machines

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient app-based system
- 💡 Useful features like viewing machine status and getting notifications

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with frequent glitches and errors
- 💰 Overpriced machines and hidden fees
- 🔍 Inaccurate machine availability information
- 🔧 Poor customer service and lack of timely repairs
- 💸 Difficult to get refunds for malfunctioning machines

**Reported bugs**

- App logging users out randomly
- Machines showing as available when they are not
- Issues with adding funds and processing payments

**Requested features**

- Ability to override app and use machines manually
- Automatic notifications when machines are done
- Better integration with building management for faster repairs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LaundryCat free?

LaundryCat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CSC GO free?

CSC GO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, LaundryCat or CSC GO?

LaundryCat is rated higher. LaundryCat averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.6K ratings, while CSC GO averages 4.6 from 170K ratings.

### Do LaundryCat or CSC GO have ads?

Neither LaundryCat nor CSC GO shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LaundryCat or CSC GO?

LaundryCat ships an update every 3 months, and CSC GO every 2 months. Most recently, LaundryCat was updated on October 15, 2026 and CSC GO on October 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*