# iDor Mobile vs Hercules CyclePay

The clearest difference is rating: Hercules CyclePay at 4.3 against iDor Mobile's 2.2. Hercules CyclePay also leads on ratings volume (2.3K vs 101). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Hercules CyclePay holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hercules CyclePay has 2.3K ratings behind it against 101, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of iDor Mobile's written reviews are positive against 41% of Hercules CyclePay's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iDor Mobile | Hercules CyclePay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idor-mobile/id625327510/reviews) | **[4.3 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hercules-cyclepay/id1520002517/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 101 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **46.7% of reviews** | 41.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 30 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iDor Mobile LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/625327513) | [Hercules Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1520002519) |

## What reviewers say

### iDor Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idor-mobile/id625327510)

See and speak with visitors at your door from your iPhone or iPad, whether you're home or away. Receive instant alerts when someone rings, and control access remotely. Compatible with most video intercom systems.

**Highlights:** See visitors at your door, Communicate with visitors, Remote door access control, Multiple camera view switching, Elevator call functionality, Works on 3G/4G/LTE networks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Video is very clear
- 👍 Can see who's at the gate
- 👍 Calls phone when not home
- 👍 Works remotely
- 👍 Reliable solution

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Login failures
- 🐛 Notifications are silent
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Leaves users locked out
- 🐛 Cameras blacked out

**Reported bugs**

- Login failures
- Notifications not working
- App crashes
- App offline
- App not connecting

**Requested features**

- Update the app
- Include sound and vibration options for notifications
- Move controls to the home screen
- Provide feedback when a button is tapped
- Update visuals and layout


### Hercules CyclePay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hercules-cyclepay/id1520002517)

Easily start washing machine and dryer cycles using your phone at participating laundry locations. Send service requests directly through the app for any issues encountered.

**Highlights:** Start washer and dryer cycles, Phone-based cycle activation, Send service requests, Real-time machine status (select locations)

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient app
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful features like notifications

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unreliable machine status
- 🐛 Slow performance
- 💰 Overcharging issues
- 🤖 Buggy and glitchy

**Reported bugs**

- Machines not connecting to app
- Incorrect cycle time reporting
- Charges without starting machines
- Frequent app crashes

**Requested features**

- Allow manual time input for dryers
- Improve machine status visibility
- Implement remote machine control
- Save payment information


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iDor Mobile free?

iDor Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hercules CyclePay free?

Hercules CyclePay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iDor Mobile or Hercules CyclePay?

Hercules CyclePay is rated higher. iDor Mobile averages 2.2 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while Hercules CyclePay averages 4.3 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do iDor Mobile or Hercules CyclePay have ads?

Neither iDor Mobile nor Hercules CyclePay shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iDor Mobile or Hercules CyclePay?

iDor Mobile ships an update every 2 months, and Hercules CyclePay every 2 months. Most recently, iDor Mobile was updated on October 13, 2026 and Hercules CyclePay on October 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*