Comparison

The Laundry House vs Points by NBB

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

Head to head
About

The Laundry House

This service simplifies laundry by offering on-demand pickup, cleaning according to specific instructions, and scheduled delivery. Choose between premium or standard services for a convenient, contactless experience.

Highlights
  • On-demand laundry service
  • Scheduled pickup and delivery
  • Customizable washing preferences
  • Premium and standard service options
  • Contactless convenience
  • Follows manufacturer instructions
Features
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"WHY THE LAUNDRY HOUSE" With less time and more work to do, people often need simpler ways for their daily tasks. Laundry is one such task that has seen a huge change in recent years. From washing clothes at home, or from going to a dry cleaner; to simply tapping a smartphone, it has become easier than ever before for people to get their laundry ready when they need it. The efficient full cycle approach being followed by on demand laundry enterprises (from booking to pick-up, cleaning as per instructions, and delivering at the scheduled time) has changed the consumer behavior in such a way that people will not settle for anything less than this VIP treatment, and that is what The Laundry House is about. - Premium quality service - Same day pickup - Contactless convenience - Following the manufacture instruction whether it is dry-cleaning, washing or hand wash - Highly automated facility using best in class equipment’s "LET US TAKE CARE OF YOUR LAUNDRY IN THREE EASY STEPS" Step 1: Request your laundry pickup and choose your washing preferences tailored for you Step 2: Choose the type of service Premium or Standard Step 3: Enjoy a relaxing laundry-free day "Now Accepting Apple Pay" Apple Pay is the easiest and secure way to pay in The Laundry House.

About

Points by NBB

This rewards program lets NBB customers earn points for card spending and other activities. Redeem points for cashback, donations, or enter raffles for prizes. Family members can also contribute to a shared account.

Highlights
  • Earn points on card spending
  • Redeem for cashback
  • Donate points to charity
  • Enter raffles for prizes
  • Family household accounts
  • Exclusive offers and promotions
Features
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Points by NBB is a rewards program designed especially for NBB customers, tailored to their preferences and lifestyle. It rewards them for Card spending and other activities, offering a variety of redemption options. NBB customers can log into Points App simply by using their existing NBB Digital Banking username and password. They will earn points for various financial and non-financial activities, as well as special occasions. Additionally, customers can accumulate points collectively through a household account, enabling the entire family to accelerate the earning and redemption process. Points rewards come in two types: 1. Base Points: Earned through Credit and Prepaid Card spending.* 2. Bonus Points: Earned through other activities.* How can I earn points on the Points App? 1. Spend with NBB Credit and Prepaid Cards. 2. Apply and get the Card that suits you through NBB Digital Banking App. 3. Complete your profile to receive rewards on your next login. 4. Respond to surveys. 5. Earn points on special occasions. 6. Participate in Points challenges and earn points. What can I redeem my points for? 1. Base Points: ◦ Cashback: Each 100 Base Points is equivalent to BHD 1, minimum amount to cashback is 1,000 Base Points. ◦ Donate your points to charity. 2. Bonus and Base Points: ◦ Participate in raffles and get a chance to win valuable prizes. On top of that, you will have exclusive access to many exciting offers and promotions prepared just for you! Raffles Disclaimer: All raffles are monitored, and the draws will be attended by a representative from the Bahraini Ministry of Industry and Commerce. Points’ members can redeem their points against unlimited raffle tickets using their Base or Bonus points at the announced ticket value. Winners will be announced and notified via email, SMS, and an in-app notification immediately after the draw, they will also be contacted by an NBB employee to arrange for the prize collection or delivery. All raffles are sponsored and processed exclusively by the National Bank of Bahrain. *Debit Cards also earn points with specific offers. Find out more about the offers section in Points by NBB App.

Screenshots

The Laundry House4 screens
Points by NBB3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Laundry House at 100% against Points by NBB's 50%. The Laundry House also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.6) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). Points by NBB's advantage is ratings volume (16 vs 3). 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

The Laundry House holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Points by NBB has 16 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of The Laundry House's written reviews are positive against 50% of Points by NBB's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Laundry House ships an update every 4 weeks, Points by NBB every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
The Laundry House versus Points by NBB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Laundry HousePoints by NBB
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better3.6 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings316 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLoadUp.appNational Bank of Bahrain

Customer experience

The Laundry House

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Points by NBB

All ratings15 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

The Laundry House

No in-app purchases

None

Points by NBB

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Laundry House free?
The Laundry House is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Points by NBB free?
Points by NBB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The Laundry House or Points by NBB?
The Laundry House is rated higher. The Laundry House averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Points by NBB averages 3.6 from 16 ratings.
Do The Laundry House or Points by NBB have ads?
Neither The Laundry House nor Points by NBB shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Laundry House or Points by NBB?
The Laundry House ships an update every 4 weeks, and Points by NBB every 3 months. Most recently, The Laundry House was updated on November 3, 2026 and Points by NBB on November 7, 2026.

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