Comparison

DexterPay vs UB Libraries

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

Head to head
About

DexterPay

Simplify laundry with this mobile payment solution. Avoid physical currency by paying for your laundry cycles directly through the app. Receive timely notifications when your laundry is done, allowing you to manage your time more effectively.

Highlights
  • Mobile laundry payment
  • Secure payment processing
  • Cycle status tracking
  • Completion notifications
  • Location selection
Features
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Ready to make laundry day easy? DexterPay is just what you need. Stop juggling quarters and use mobile pay instead. Plus, you’ll be notified when your cycle is finished so you can make the most of your wait time. • Download the DexterPay app • Select your location • Choose your cycle options • Pay securely • Track your cycle status • Receive notifications when your cycle is complete

About

UB Libraries

Easily borrow books from the University at Buffalo Libraries using your smartphone or tablet. This application allows for quick checkouts of library items from anywhere within the library premises.

Highlights
  • Borrow books easily
  • Use smartphone or tablet
  • Check out items anywhere
  • Fast borrowing process
Features
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UB Libraries is an easy, fast way to borrow books from the University At Buffalo Libraries. You can use your smartphone or tablet to check out items anywhere in the library.

Screenshots

DexterPay4 screens
UB Libraries4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: UB Libraries at 5.0 against DexterPay's 1.9. UB Libraries also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). DexterPay's advantage is ratings volume (198 vs 3). 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

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

UB Libraries holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DexterPay has 198 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DexterPay ships an update every 3 months, UB Libraries every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DexterPay versus UB Libraries: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDexterPayUB Libraries
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (198 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings198 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB408 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDexter Laundry, Inc.Meescan Inc.

Customer experience

DexterPay

All ratings198 ratings
Positive21.2%
Neutral3.0%
Negative75.8%
Written reviews336 reviews
Positive16.1%
Neutral3.9%
Negative80.1%

UB Libraries

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

DexterPay

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes
  • Payment issues
  • Connectivity problems
  • Incorrect machine recognition

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to delete account
  • Improved customer support
  • Live status of available machines
  • Clearer pricing and fees

UB Libraries

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

DexterPay

No in-app purchases

None

UB Libraries

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DexterPay free?
DexterPay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UB Libraries free?
UB Libraries is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DexterPay or UB Libraries?
UB Libraries is rated higher. DexterPay averages 1.9 out of 5 from 198 ratings, while UB Libraries averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do DexterPay or UB Libraries have ads?
Neither DexterPay nor UB Libraries shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DexterPay or UB Libraries?
DexterPay ships an update every 3 months, and UB Libraries every 3 weeks. Most recently, DexterPay was updated on September 25, 2026 and UB Libraries on September 22, 2026.

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