Olyns vs NestIQ
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
NestIQ
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NestIQ – Smart Living for Young Professionals and Students NestIQ is the all-in-one app for housing, maintenance, and community. Perfect for young professionals and students, it simplifies finding homes, managing properties, and connecting with neighbors. Features: 1. Smart Property Search Browse detailed listings to find your ideal space with ease. 2. Simple Property Management for Landlords Manage listings, tenant interactions, and maintenance requests all in one place. 3. Quick Maintenance Reporting Tenants can report issues and track repairs in real-time. 4. Trusted Handyman Coordination Landlords can connect with reliable handymen for efficient repairs. 5. Student Goods Exchange Buy, sell, or trade furniture and essentials with others in your community. Download NestIQ and experience smarter, easier living!
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Verdict
Olyns and NestIQ are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Olyns | NestIQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (464 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 20.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 464 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Olyns Inc | Virbix Inc. |
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
NestIQ
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Olyns
No in-app purchases
NestIQ
No in-app purchases









