Comparison

Olyns vs FOTILE connect

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

FOTILE connect

Control your home appliances remotely with ease. Manage multiple devices from a single app, set timers for automated functions, and share device access with family members. Enjoy a seamless connection experience for your smart home.

Highlights
  • Remote appliance control
  • Multi-device management
  • Customizable timers
  • Family device sharing
  • Quick device connection
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1. Remote control: control home appliances from anywhere 2. Simultaneously control: control multiple devices with one App 3. Timer: set timer to perform multiple functions 4. Device sharing: One tap to share devices among family members 5. Easy connection: easily and quickly connect App to devices

Screenshots

Olyns4 screens
FOTILE connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Olyns at 3.5 against FOTILE connect's 1.0. Olyns also leads on ratings volume (465 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Olyns holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Olyns has 465 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Olyns versus FOTILE connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOlynsFOTILE connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (465 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews20.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings465 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB193 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOlyns IncNINGBO FOTILE OVERSEAS KITCHEN APPLIANCE CO., LTD

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

FOTILE connect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Olyns

No in-app purchases

None

FOTILE connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Olyns free?
Olyns is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FOTILE connect free?
FOTILE connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Olyns or FOTILE connect?
Olyns is rated higher. Olyns averages 3.5 out of 5 from 465 ratings, while FOTILE connect averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Olyns or FOTILE connect have ads?
Neither Olyns nor FOTILE connect shows ads.

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