Comparison

LaundryCat vs BlueHive Provider

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

LaundryCat

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
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LaundryCat allows you to pay for and start laundry machines through a tap of your phone. Note:  - Your Device must support NFC Communication to use this App - This App only works at participating LaundryCat-equipped laundry facilities.

About

BlueHive Provider

Features
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BlueHive for Providers makes it simple to receive and fulfill occupational health orders — whether it's a drug screen, DOT physical, audiogram, or fitness-for-duty exam for a single patient, or recurring services for employers who depend on your clinic for ongoing compliance.

Screenshots

LaundryCat4 screens
BlueHive Provider4 screens

Verdict

The call

LaundryCat and BlueHive Provider are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LaundryCat ships an update every 3 months, BlueHive Provider every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
LaundryCat versus BlueHive Provider: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLaundryCatBlueHive Provider
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMitech Integrated SystemsBlueHive Health

Bugs and requests

LaundryCat

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

BlueHive Provider

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

LaundryCat

No in-app purchases

None

BlueHive Provider

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LaundryCat free?
LaundryCat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BlueHive Provider free?
BlueHive Provider is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LaundryCat or BlueHive Provider have ads?
Neither LaundryCat nor BlueHive Provider shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LaundryCat or BlueHive Provider?
LaundryCat ships an update every 3 months, and BlueHive Provider every 2 months. Most recently, LaundryCat was updated on October 20, 2026 and BlueHive Provider on October 19, 2026.

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