# PayRange vs Alliance Soapbox Communication

The clearest difference is rating: PayRange at 4.7 against Alliance Soapbox Communication's 1.4. PayRange also leads on ratings volume (221K vs 7) and review sentiment (13% vs 0%). Alliance Soapbox Communication's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PayRange has 221K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of PayRange's written reviews are positive against 0% of Alliance Soapbox Communication's.

PayRange ships an update every 2 months, Alliance Soapbox Communication every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PayRange | Alliance Soapbox Communication |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (221K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/payrange/id845555232/reviews)** | [1.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alliance-soapbox-communication/id1526314854/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **221K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **12.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#49** | — |
| Size | 21 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PayRange Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/845555235) | [Alliance Laundry Systems LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1076986739) |

## What reviewers say

### PayRange

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

**Currently charting:** #49 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


### Alliance Soapbox Communication

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alliance-soapbox-communication/id1526314854)

Stay informed about the manufacturing industry with real-time news, event alerts, and industry discussions. Share documents, stream live and archived videos, and connect with colleagues directly from your device.

**Highlights:** Industry news feed, Event alerts and calendar integration, Content interaction (likes, comments), Document sharing, Live and archived video streaming, Industry networking

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PayRange free?

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

### Is Alliance Soapbox Communication free?

Alliance Soapbox Communication is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PayRange or Alliance Soapbox Communication?

PayRange is rated higher. PayRange averages 4.7 out of 5 from 221K ratings, while Alliance Soapbox Communication averages 1.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do PayRange or Alliance Soapbox Communication have ads?

Neither PayRange nor Alliance Soapbox Communication shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PayRange or Alliance Soapbox Communication?

PayRange ships an update every 2 months, and Alliance Soapbox Communication every 5 weeks. Most recently, PayRange was updated on October 28, 2026 and Alliance Soapbox Communication on October 24, 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.*