# Washco Pay vs QR Code

Washco Pay and QR Code both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Washco Pay's written reviews are positive against 33% of QR Code's. Washco Pay also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.0). QR Code's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 15 months) and ratings volume (13K vs 236). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QR Code sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Washco Pay asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Washco Pay against 4.5 for QR Code. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code has 13K ratings behind it against 236, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Washco Pay's written reviews are positive against 33% of QR Code's.

Washco Pay ships an update every 15 months, QR Code every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Washco Pay | QR Code |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (236 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/washco-pay/id1512368976/reviews)** | [4.5 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader-and-generator/id1602955453/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 236 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.3% of reviews** | 32.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 204 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KioSoft Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1254243314) | [Ruslan Kucheriavyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780776110) |

## What reviewers say

### Washco Pay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/washco-pay/id1512368976)

Easily manage your laundry at participating locations. Purchase credit within the app and use Bluetooth to pay for and start washers and dryers. Track your transaction history and receive completion alerts.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth machine activation, In-app credit purchase, Transaction history, Machine availability view, Cycle completion alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy and intuitive user interface
- 🚀 Convenient alternative to carrying quarters
- 📱 Quick machine availability status checking
- ⏰ Real-time notifications when laundry is done
- 💳 Simple payment via credit/debit card

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 No refund option to transfer money back to bank account
- 🔐 Account access and login issues
- 🔄 Inflexible payment amounts (minimum $10, no exact amounts)
- 📧 Slow password reset email delivery
- 🚫 Phone number already in use errors preventing new accounts

**Reported bugs**

- Password reset emails not arriving or delayed
- Login failures with correct credentials
- CAPTCHA verification failures (5-number test)
- Facebook login integration broken
- Unexpected logout during active sessions

**Requested features**

- Machine availability status showing which machines are not running
- Quick-select payment buttons (e.g., $20, $40 presets)
- Ability to refund unused balance back to bank account
- Easier navigation/back button to home screen
- Better customer support contact options


### QR Code

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader-and-generator/id1602955453)

Scan any QR code or barcode instantly with your phone's camera. Generate custom QR codes for various purposes like opening URLs, accessing Wi-Fi, or sharing contact information. Personalize your generated codes with colors and social media icons.

**Highlights:** Scan QR codes and barcodes, Generate custom QR codes, Create Wi-Fi, Email, URL, Phone QRs, Customize QR code design, Scan from media library, Share and print QR codes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Discount Premium access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| weekly premium access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Pro Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly premium access | $14.99 | per month |
| Year premium access | $29.99 | per year |
| Year premium access | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium Access | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick and efficient
- 💡 Useful QR code features
- 🤝 Helpful customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Expensive premium version
- 📢 Intrusive ads and upsells
- 🔒 Lack of transparency around subscriptions

**Reported bugs**

- Login/registration issues
- QR code scanning not working as expected
- Compatibility problems with older devices
- Unexpected charges and billing problems

**Requested features**

- Ability to cancel subscriptions easily
- More affordable pricing options
- Improved stability and reliability
- Better customer support channels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Washco Pay free?

Washco Pay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is QR Code free?

QR Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Washco Pay or QR Code?

Washco Pay is rated higher. Washco Pay averages 4.6 out of 5 from 236 ratings, while QR Code averages 4.5 from 13K ratings.

### Do Washco Pay or QR Code have ads?

Neither Washco Pay nor QR Code shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Washco Pay or QR Code?

Washco Pay ships an update every 15 months, and QR Code every 9 days. Most recently, Washco Pay was updated on October 1, 2026 and QR Code on October 2, 2026.

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