Olyns vs OhmPlug
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
OhmPlug
Control smart plugs remotely to save energy and add convenience. Automate your home with routines, voice commands, and group devices by room. Earn rewards for energy savings through an optional connected service.
- Remote appliance control
- Voice control integration
- Smart home routines
- Device grouping by room
- Energy saving alerts
- Earn rewards for energy savings
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The official app to control OhmPlug smart plugs, designed to help you save energy while adding convenience to your home. • Easily set up OhmPlug smart plugs using bluetooth and Wi-Fi. • Remotely control appliances from anywhere so you don’t waste energy when you’re out. • Voice control your lights and entertainment.* • Give your OhmPlug a nickname (“air purifier”) that works with voice control.* • Create smart home routines to automate your home.* • Group your OhmPlugs based on which room they are in. • Remotely turn lights on and off while on vacation to increase home security. * Functionality is available via Amazon Echo and Google Home. You must connect your OhmPlug to your Amazon Echo or Google Home accounts. Information may be shared in accordance with OhmConnect’s Privacy Policy at https://www.ohmconnect.com/privacy-policy. You may also use OhmPlug smart plugs to get paid for saving energy in conjunction with OhmConnect, a free service that you can sign up for at ohmconnect.com.* • Set up your OhmConnect account to receive timely alerts when electricity demand is spiking so you can use less when it counts. • Automatically turn off OhmPlugs to save energy and money. • Earn money and gift cards for saving energy during peak usage hours if you sign up for OhmConnect. To get paid for saving energy, sign up for OhmConnect’s demand response program and link your utility account here: ohmconnect.com If you join OhmConnect’s demand response program, your OhmPlug will automatically turn off during OhmConnect energy-savings events for your area unless you program your OhmPlug through the App to remain on or you use your OhmConnect account to opt your OhmPlug out of a specific event.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: OhmPlug at 4.4 against Olyns's 3.8. Olyns's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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.
OhmPlug holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 406 and 943 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 21% and 21% positive.
Olyns ships an update every 5 weeks, OhmPlug every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Olyns | OhmPlug |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (406 ratings) | 4.4 (943 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.6% of reviews | 20.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 406 | 943 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Olyns Inc | OhmConnect, Inc |
Customer experience
Olyns
OhmPlug
User reviews
Olyns
From 406 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Convenient recycling
- 💰 Instant cash payouts
- 🌎 Eco-friendly service
Room to improve
- 🚨 Machines frequently full or broken
- ⏱️ Slow and time-consuming process
- 🤔 Inaccurate app information
- 🔍 Limited machine locations
OhmPlug
From 943 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💰 Earn money for saving energy
- 🤑 Easy money
- 👍 Simple setup and use
- 🚀 Works flawlessly
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔌 Randomly turns off devices
- 🕰️ Inconsistent scheduling
- 🤖 Buggy app
- 🔍 Difficult to add new devices
Bugs and 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
OhmPlug
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login/password reset issues
- App crashes when adding devices
- Devices randomly disconnect from WiFi
- Incompatible with 5GHz networks
Requested features
4 requests- Widget for on/off control
- Apple HomeKit integration
- Live power consumption stats
- Dusk-to-dawn timer setting
In-app purchases
Olyns
No in-app purchases
OhmPlug
No in-app purchases









