Scheffres+ vs Our Porch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scheffres+
Manage your laundry with ease at participating locations. This app lets you pay for cycles using Bluetooth, add credit to your account, and track your transaction history. Receive notifications when your laundry is done.
- Bluetooth machine control
- In-app credit purchase
- Transaction history
- Machine availability view
- Cycle completion alerts
- QR code scanning
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ATTENTION: Only for use in participating laundry locations. Scheffres Laundry 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 Scheffres Laundry 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.
Our Porch
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The Porch helps you stay connected with the people who matter most — neighbors, friends, and family. Keep notes, track conversations, and get gentle reminders to check in — all without social media noise. WHY THE PORCH Stay connected, your way: - See who you’ve caught up with recently and who might appreciate a friendly message or visit. Smart, personal profiles: - Add notes, phone numbers, addresses, and tags — all organized in one place. Thoughtful reminders: - Set gentle cadences to check in with friends or family. Mark interactions complete and track your history at a glance. Privacy-first design: - Everything stays on your device. No cloud accounts, no ads — just your community, private and secure. Backup and restore: - Export or import your data anytime to stay in control. PERFECT FOR • People who want to remember the small details that matter • Families and neighbors building stronger community ties • Anyone who wants to nurture real-life relationships KEY FEATURES • Clean, distraction-free home dashboard • Profiles with notes, tags, and interaction history • Smart reminders for staying in touch • Search and organize by name or relationship • Works fully offline with local storage • Backup and restore for peace of mind
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Scheffres+ at 10.0 against Our Porch's 15.1. On price, ads, 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.
| Parameter | Scheffres+ | Our Porch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.4K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 90.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KioSoft Technologies LLC | Benji Charles |
Bugs and requests
Scheffres+
Reported bugs
3 issues- Machines breaking down frequently
- App not always syncing with machines
- Incorrect charge deductions
Requested features
4 requests- Show machine availability status
- Offer loyalty/incentive programs
- Improve refund/repair process
- Add in-app chat for coordination
Our Porch
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Scheffres+
No in-app purchases
Our Porch
No in-app purchases









