# DexterPay vs Open Up

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Open Up at 100% against DexterPay's 16%. Open Up also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.9) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). DexterPay's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (220 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Open Up sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. DexterPay asks for nothing beyond the download.

Open Up holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DexterPay has 220 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of DexterPay's written reviews are positive against 100% of Open Up's.

DexterPay ships an update every 3 months, Open Up every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DexterPay | Open Up |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (220 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dexterpay/id1456133366/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-up-ritual/id6759613396/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **220** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 15.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 44 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dexter Laundry, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456132945) | [maurice calvert](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871600700) |

## What reviewers say

### DexterPay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dexterpay/id1456133366)

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:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient
- 👍 User-friendly
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Saves time
- 🚀 Tracks laundry cycle

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy
- 💰 Overcharges
- 🔒 Security/privacy concerns
- 🔍 Lack of transparency
- 🤖 Unreliable connectivity

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes
- Payment issues
- Connectivity problems
- Incorrect machine recognition

**Requested features**

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


### Open Up

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-up-ritual/id6759613396)

This app facilitates deep, meaningful conversations through guided prompts and personalized flows. It helps users connect on a deeper level by creating space for thoughtful dialogue and emotional clarity. Transform everyday interactions into meaningful rituals.

**Highlights:** Guided conversation experience, Personalized conversation flows, Choose conversation tone, Focus on emotional clarity, Clean, calming interface, Transforms conversations into rituals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Open Up Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Open Up Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DexterPay free?

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

### Is Open Up free?

Open Up is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DexterPay or Open Up?

Open Up is rated higher. DexterPay averages 1.9 out of 5 from 220 ratings, while Open Up averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do DexterPay or Open Up have ads?

Neither DexterPay nor Open Up shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DexterPay or Open Up?

DexterPay ships an update every 3 months, and Open Up every 2 weeks. Most recently, DexterPay was updated on October 24, 2026 and Open Up on October 25, 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.*