# CyclePay vs WASH

The clearest difference is ratings volume: WASH at 199K against CyclePay's 5.8K. WASH also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months) and chart position (#137 vs unranked). CyclePay's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, review sentiment 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.

WASH holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WASH has 199K ratings behind it against 5.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 27% of CyclePay's written reviews are positive against 24% of WASH's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

CyclePay ships an update every 2 months, WASH every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CyclePay | WASH |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyclepay-laundry-app/id904361786/reviews) | **[4.4 (199K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wash-connect/id1469627109/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5.8K | **199K** |
| Positive reviews | **27.3% of reviews** | 24.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#137** |
| Size | 23 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Equipment Systems & Devices, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/904361789) | [WASH Multifamily Laundry Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/591549443) |

## What reviewers say

### CyclePay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyclepay-laundry-app/id904361786)

Manage your laundry experience at participating locations. View your balance, add funds, and start washers and dryers remotely. Get real-time machine status and submit service requests.

**Highlights:** View account balance, Add funds, Start washer/dryer cycles, Real-time machine status, Send service requests

**In-app purchases:** none


### WASH

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wash-connect/id1469627109)

**Currently charting:** #137 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Pay for laundry services conveniently using your mobile device. Check machine availability, receive notifications when your cycle is complete, and access helpful laundry tips. This app is designed for network-connected laundry rooms.

**Highlights:** Convenient mobile pay for laundry, Check machine availability, Get notified when laundry is done, Laundry tips and hacks, Request machine service, In-app support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient payment method
- 🚀 Able to monitor laundry status
- 👍 Nice feature updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy app
- 🐛 Inaccurate machine status and timers
- 🐛 Connectivity issues with machines
- 💰 Predatory minimum reload amounts
- 🤬 Poor customer service and support

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Machines not detected or disconnecting
- Incorrect charge amounts
- Notification issues

**Requested features**

- Allow custom reload amounts
- Improve machine availability tracking
- Add timer functionality
- Implement refund/balance transfer options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CyclePay free?

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

### Is WASH free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CyclePay or WASH?

WASH is rated higher. CyclePay averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5.8K ratings, while WASH averages 4.4 from 199K ratings.

### Do CyclePay or WASH have ads?

Neither CyclePay nor WASH shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CyclePay or WASH?

CyclePay ships an update every 2 months, and WASH every 4 weeks. Most recently, CyclePay was updated on November 1, 2026 and WASH on November 1, 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.*