Comparison

Salto KS vs Laundryvalue

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

Head to head
About

Salto KS

Manage business access with keyless entry and remote control. Block or unblock users, open locks from anywhere, and monitor activity. Secure your premises with biometric authentication.

Highlights
  • Keyless entry
  • Remote lock management
  • User tag blocking/unblocking
  • Remote lock opening
  • Activity monitoring
  • Biometric authentication
Features
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Salto KS | Smart access control, managed from anywhere. Salto KS puts cloud-based access control in your pocket. Whether you operate a single office or manage multiple sites worldwide, the Salto KS app gives you real-time control over every door, user, and location. Keyless entry made effortless • Unlock doors with your phone by tapping the lock. No mechanical keys required. • Open doors remotely, anytime, from anywhere. • Securely verify and unlock with Face ID or Touch ID. Powerful administration in the app • Create users and assign, update, or block credentials on the go. • Grant and manage guest access with customizable permissions, check-in/check-out dates, and time-based access schedules. • Instantly block or unblock tags and digital keys if credentials are lost or stolen. • Keep authorized users moving during network outages with Offline Access credentials. Real-time monitoring and insights • Track access activity across your sites with 24/7 event monitoring. • Receive notifications for important events, including rejected entries, doors left open, and low-battery warnings. • Monitor entries, incidents, and lock status across all your sites in real time.

About

Laundryvalue

Easily pay for laundry cycles using your phone at participating commercial laundromats. Purchase credit within the app and use Bluetooth to start machines and track your transaction history. Receive alerts when your laundry is done.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth machine control
  • In-app credit purchase
  • Transaction history
  • Machine availability view
  • Cycle completion alerts
  • QR code scanning
Features
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ATTENTION: Only for use in participating Commercial Laundries locations. Laundryvalue 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 Laundryvalue 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.

Screenshots

Salto KS4 screens
Laundryvalue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Laundryvalue at 84% against Salto KS's 19%. Laundryvalue also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (4.3K vs 155). Salto KS's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 12 months). On price and in-app purchases 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

Laundryvalue holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Laundryvalue has 4.3K ratings behind it against 155, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of Salto KS's written reviews are positive against 84% of Laundryvalue's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Salto KS ships an update monthly, Laundryvalue every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Salto KS versus Laundryvalue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSalto KSLaundryvalue
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (155 ratings)4.8 (4.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.8% of reviews84.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1554.3K — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.610.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSalto CloudWorks B.V.KioSoft Technologies LLC

Customer experience

Salto KS

All ratings155 ratings
Positive72.3%
Neutral1.3%
Negative26.5%
Written reviews112 reviews
Positive18.8%
Neutral7.1%
Negative74.1%

Laundryvalue

All ratings4,254 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral2.1%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews313 reviews
Positive84.3%
Neutral4.2%
Negative11.5%

User reviews

Salto KS

From 155 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works when it works
  • 👍 Remote opening (when functional)
  • 👍 Digital key feature
  • 👍 Office mode (when functional)
  • 👍 Good system for managing access (for administrators)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable and frequently doesn't work
  • 🐛 Slow to unlock doors
  • 🐛 Frustrating login/authentication issues
  • 🐛 Poor user experience
  • 🐛 Lack of support

Laundryvalue

From 4.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Convenient
  • 💡 Helpful notifications
  • 🚀 Efficient
  • 👍 Reliable

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy connection to machines
  • 💸 Overpriced
  • 🔌 Ads in a paid service
  • 🔒 Security issues with registration
  • 🐛 Inaccurate cycle timers

Bugs and requests

Salto KS

Reported bugs

39 issues
  • App crashes on startup
  • Widget does not work
  • Login/authentication fails
  • Digital key feature not working
  • Remote opening removed/not working
Show 34 more
  • QR scanner not working
  • App closes when opening
  • Lock is offline
  • App crashes after login
  • Widget doesn't appear
  • Payment cards appear while using widget
  • Texts are cut off in German
  • Help/support webpage is 404
  • Event logs raise privacy concerns
  • App doesn't refresh locks' status
  • Apple Pay takes over when trying to unlock
  • Button does not respond for tap to activate
  • App doesn't recognize watch
  • Locks disappear after update
  • App doesn't launch
  • Cannot add key to Apple Wallet
  • App is unusable after update
  • Mobile Key unavailable
  • App doesn't work on new phone after changing
  • Error upon errors
  • Mobile Key requires unlocking phone every time
  • Key fob failed
  • Battery needs annual replacement
  • Website is slow to unresponsive
  • Link to eKey in Apple Wallet is 404
  • Report a problem link doesn't work
  • App doesn't work with multiple devices near lock
  • App is slow to load data
  • App is slow to open
  • App is too slow for unlocking doors
  • Validation with fingerprint after phone unlock is a delay
  • App doesn't do what was paid for
  • Password reset link requires forgotten password
  • App is entirely in English

Requested features

20 requests
  • Add Apple Wallet support
  • Add Apple Watch app/integration
  • Add widget support for iOS 15/16
  • Improve remote opening functionality
  • Add intercom/invite feature
Show 15 more
  • Improve login process
  • Add Touch ID/Face ID support
  • Make app available in German
  • Provide a physical key alternative
  • Improve app performance and speed
  • Fix widget issues
  • Add support for older iOS versions
  • Integrate with Apple Wallet for seamless unlocking
  • Improve customer support responsiveness
  • Add toolkit button for widget
  • Fix QR scanner functionality
  • Provide a support line for lockouts
  • Allow changing app language
  • Fix password reset process
  • Add API access for installers

Laundryvalue

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login/password issues
  • Inability to add funds
  • Inconsistent machine connectivity
  • Cycle status not updating properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Display machine availability status
  • Allow adding funds in smaller increments
  • Implement alarm/notification when cycle is complete
  • Store multiple payment methods
  • Improve offline functionality

In-app purchases

None

Salto KS

No in-app purchases

None

Laundryvalue

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Salto KS free?
Salto KS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Laundryvalue free?
Laundryvalue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Salto KS or Laundryvalue?
Laundryvalue is rated higher. Salto KS averages 3.9 out of 5 from 155 ratings, while Laundryvalue averages 4.8 from 4.3K ratings.
Do Salto KS or Laundryvalue have ads?
Laundryvalue shows ads; Salto KS does not.
Which is updated more often, Salto KS or Laundryvalue?
Salto KS ships an update monthly, and Laundryvalue every 12 months. Most recently, Salto KS was updated on September 21, 2026 and Laundryvalue on September 24, 2026.

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