WASH vs PolyProblems
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WASH
Manage your laundry experience on campus with this app. Start machines remotely, check real-time availability of washers and dryers, and easily submit service requests for any issues. Simplify your laundry routine with convenient digital control.
- Start machines remotely
- Check machine availability
- Submit service requests
- Receive service confirmation
- No account required for service
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Use the WASH-Connect Campus app in participating WASH laundry rooms, request service, and check machine availability. DO LAUNDRY WITH EASE WASH-Connect Campus is the quickest and easiest way to submit a service request. HOW IT WORKS 1. Start a machine right from your phone within seconds. 2. View Available Machines Check which machines are available inside your laundry room. 3. Request Service Easily create, submit and get confirmation of service requests (no account required).
PolyProblems
This community tool allows students to report physical and social concerns on campus. Users can post photo reports, engage with a real-time feed of issues, and upvote to prioritize problems. It aims to bridge the gap between noticing an issue and getting it resolved, fostering a better campus environment.
- Easy photo reporting of campus issues
- Real-time community feed of reports
- Upvote system to prioritize problems
- Campus-specific utility and social features
- Centralized platform for issue resolution
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See a problem? Report it. Make a change. Poly Problems is the ultimate community tool for the Cal Poly campus. From physical maintenance to social and community concerns, we provide a centralized platform for students to voice issues, help others, and improve our campus environment. Whether it's a facility that needs attention or a community topic that deserves more visibility, Poly Problems bridges the gap between noticing an issue and getting it resolved. FEATURES: • EASY REPORTING: Instantly post photo reports of physical or social concerns across campus. • COMMUNITY FEED: Browse a real-time, social feed of campus reports. Stay informed about what’s happening in your area. • UPVOTE & ENGAGE: Support the issues that matter most. Upvotes help the community prioritize which problems need the most attention. • CAMPUS CONNECTED: Built specifically for the student experience, combining utility with a local, social vibe. Don't just walk past the problem—be part of the solution. Download Poly Problems and help us build a better campus today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PolyProblems at 5.0 against WASH's 3.2. PolyProblems also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). WASH's advantage is ratings volume (689 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PolyProblems holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WASH has 689 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
WASH ships an update every 2 months, PolyProblems fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.
| Parameter | WASH | PolyProblems |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (689 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 7.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 689 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WASH Multifamily Laundry Systems | Taylor Labs, LLC |
Bugs and requests
WASH
Reported bugs
3 issues- Machines not registering properly
- Incorrect time displayed on cycles
- Frequent connection errors
Requested features
3 requests- Display out-of-order machines
- Improve timer accuracy
- Provide better support and communication
PolyProblems
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
WASH
No in-app purchases
PolyProblems
No in-app purchases
