# MySCE vs PayRange

The clearest difference is rating: PayRange at 4.7 against MySCE's 1.9. PayRange also leads on ratings volume (221K vs 1.4K) and chart position (#39 vs unranked). MySCE's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 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.

PayRange holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PayRange has 221K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 12% and 13% positive.

MySCE ships an update monthly, PayRange every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MySCE | PayRange |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mysce/id553317645/reviews) | **[4.7 (221K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/payrange/id845555232/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K | **221K** |
| Positive reviews | 12.2% of reviews | **12.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#39** |
| Size | 172 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Southern California Edison](https://appshunter.io/developer/553317663) | [PayRange Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/845555235) |

## What reviewers say

### MySCE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mysce/id553317645)

Manage your electricity service with ease. View bills, track energy usage, report outages, and make payments. The app offers a simplified design for quick access to account information and payment arrangements.

**Highlights:** View and pay bills, Track energy usage, Report power outages, Check outage status, Create payment arrangements, Fingerprint/Face login, Set usage alerts

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful app
- 🚀 Great improvements
- 🚀 Easy and intuitive
- 👍 Works great

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Doesn't work at all
- 🐛 Useless app
- 🐛 Terrible app
- 🐛 Constantly having issues

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with latest iOS
- App crashes after update
- App won't open or load profile
- Biometrics no longer work

**Requested features**

- Bring back daily/hourly usage tracking
- Add ability to see projected bill amount
- Implement Face ID login
- Provide hourly usage data


### PayRange

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/payrange/id845555232)

**Currently charting:** #39 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Pay for services at supported machines using your phone. Simply swipe on your screen to select a machine and authorize payment, eliminating the need for cash or coins. Enjoy a quick, secure, and convenient way to pay for vending, laundry, and more.

**Highlights:** Pay with phone swipe, Supports vending machines, Supports laundry machines, Supports arcade machines, Supports parking meters, Secure payment processing, Automatic machine detection

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient app for laundry payments
- 👍 Notifies when laundry is done
- 💡 Ability to add small amounts to dryers
- 🤝 Good customer service response

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App connectivity issues
- 🕰️ Inaccurate time estimates on machines
- 💰 Unexpected fees and charges
- 🔒 Concerns about security and money handling

**Reported bugs**

- App logging users out frequently
- Machines showing as unavailable when they are not
- Payments not registering on machines
- Inability to get refunds for failed transactions

**Requested features**

- Option to pause/cancel wash cycle
- Ability to view machine availability
- More flexible payment options
- Improved user interface


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MySCE free?

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

### Is PayRange free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MySCE or PayRange?

PayRange is rated higher. MySCE averages 1.9 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while PayRange averages 4.7 from 221K ratings.

### Do MySCE or PayRange have ads?

Neither MySCE nor PayRange shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MySCE or PayRange?

MySCE ships an update monthly, and PayRange every 2 months. Most recently, MySCE was updated on October 12, 2026 and PayRange on October 12, 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.*