AV Spin Cycle vs 298
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AV Spin Cycle
This app offers a convenient way to manage laundry at participating locations. Pay for cycles, add credit to your account, and track your transaction history. It uses Bluetooth to communicate with machines and can alert you when your laundry is done.
- Bluetooth machine control
- In-app credit purchase
- Transaction history
- Machine availability view
- Laundry completion alerts
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ATTENTION: Only for use in participating laundry locations. AV Spin Cycle is an iPhone application providing the easiest and smartest complete laundry solution. This app allows you to pay for laundry cycles from your account by using Bluetooth to communicate with the washer or dryer. Simply use AV Spin Cycle to purchase credit right from the app, then use that credit for your laundry. A full accounting is available to see your transaction purchase history. • Scan the QR code of your laundry room (one time process) • Start laundry machines via Bluetooth by scanning QR code on the machine • Check your card/account balance, and add value to your account for laundry. For participating laundry rooms, you can view machine availability as well as receive alerts when your laundry cycle is complete.
298
Access campus information, discover exclusive events, and find special offers. Stay connected with campus updates and opportunities.
- Campus information access
- Exclusive event listings
- Special offers and deals
- Stay updated on campus news
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Download the 298 app to gain access to campus information, exclusive events, and offers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: AV Spin Cycle at none against 298's shown. AV Spin Cycle also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 2) and update cadence (every 6 months vs every 16 months). 298's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, 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.
298 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AV Spin Cycle has 1.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
AV Spin Cycle ships an update every 6 months, 298 every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AV Spin Cycle | 298 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.1K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 87.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months — better | Every 16 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | KioSoft Technologies LLC | Hollywood Park Management LLC |
Customer experience
AV Spin Cycle
298
Bugs and requests
AV Spin Cycle
Reported bugs
4 issues- App logging users out randomly
- Issues with payment processing and refunds
- Incompatibility with older devices
- Inconsistent timer accuracy between app and machines
Requested features
4 requests- Option to set up and start multiple machines at once
- Ability to remove payment method from account
- Improved app stability and login experience
- More transparency on pricing and charges
298
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
AV Spin Cycle
No in-app purchases
298
No in-app purchases
