Olyns vs Pacific Kitchen+
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
Pacific Kitchen+
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Get real time diagnostics and product information and connect to smart devices such as Amazon Alexa or Google Home. • Control your hood remotely with convenient slider buttons: Fan Speed, Lighting Delay-Off Timer. • Enable AQI function, which automatically cleans the air when it detects the need. • Turn on the Steam Clean function, keeping your range hood sparkling clean from inside out. • Receive important status notifications. • View your product information, such as model, serial number, and warranty information • Easily connect with anyone from our Pacific customer service team.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Olyns at every 5 weeks against Pacific Kitchen+'s every 27 months. Olyns also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Olyns ships an update every 5 weeks, Pacific Kitchen+ every 27 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Olyns | Pacific Kitchen+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (406 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 20.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 406 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 27 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Olyns Inc | Pacific Kitchen |
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
Pacific Kitchen+
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Olyns
No in-app purchases
Pacific Kitchen+
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Olyns free?
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Do Olyns or Pacific Kitchen+ have ads?
Which is updated more often, Olyns or Pacific Kitchen+?
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