PayRange vs DadsonPay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PayRange
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.
- Pay with phone swipe
- Supports vending machines
- Supports laundry machines
- Supports arcade machines
- Supports parking meters
- Secure payment processing
- Automatic machine detection
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Pay with a simple swipe on your phone screen. Use PayRange to pay at thousands of vending, laundry, arcade, parking, coffee and other supported machines with a simple swipe of your finger. - Swipe left or right on the phone app screen to select the machine. - Swipe up on your phone screen and payment will be sent to the machine. It is that SIMPLE. QUICK AND SIMPLE: NO MORE COINS, NO MORE BILLS. PayRange takes the hassle out of your life. To guarantee the highest level of convenience, we designed our app for a quick and secure payment experience. Your experience is as simple as swiping your finger on your phone screen. You do not need to worry about having the right amount of change, small bills, or bill acceptor issues. SAFE AND SECURE: Safety and security of your payment information is our first priority. We accept a range of payment options including all major credit cards and Apple Pay. We use a secure PCI compliant processor to guarantee that your PayRange payments are protected. At any time, we do not send any personal information to the machine. EVERYWHERE AND GROWING: Look for the PayRange icon on the machine to determine if it accepts PayRange payments. As soon as you enter the range of a PayRange supported machine, the app will automatically detect the enabled machines. No pairing or configuration is required. All you need to do is swipe on your phone screen to select the machine you want to pay at. PayRange is enabled on machines in a broad range of industries such as vending, laundry, amusement, coffee etc. Get the app today! Simplify your payment experience with PayRange. ------------------------------------------ *** NOTE: The machine must be PayRange enabled *** This app will not work if the machine is not equipped with PayRange hardware. ------------------------------------------- Visit http://payrange.com for a video demonstration. If you’d like your machine at work or school to be PayRange enabled, have the operator of your machines contact us at info@payrange.com
DadsonPay
Easily pay for laundry cycles using your smartphone at participating locations. Purchase credit within the app and use it to start washers and dryers via Bluetooth. Monitor your account balance and receive notifications when your laundry is done.
- Bluetooth machine activation
- In-app credit purchase
- Account balance check
- Machine availability view
- Laundry completion alerts
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ATTENTION: Only for use in participating laundry locations. DadsonPay provides the easiest and smartest complete laundry solution. This app allows you to pay for laundry cycles from your account by using Bluetooth to communicate with the washer or dryer. Simply use DadsonPay to purchase credit right from the app, then use that credit for your laundry. Start laundry machines via Bluetooth by scanning QR code or entering the machine number on the machine. Check your card/account balance, and add value to your account for laundry. For participating laundry rooms, you can view machine availability as well as receive alerts when your laundry cycle is complete.
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Verdict
PayRange and DadsonPay both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of DadsonPay's written reviews are positive against 13% of PayRange's. DadsonPay also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). PayRange's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (221K vs 1.4K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for PayRange against 4.6 for DadsonPay. 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 are what separate them: 13% of PayRange's written reviews are positive against 75% of DadsonPay's.
PayRange ships an update every 2 months, DadsonPay every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PayRange | DadsonPay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (221K ratings) — better | 4.6 (1.4K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | 75.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 221K — better | 1.4K |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #49 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PayRange Inc. | KioSoft Technologies LLC |
Customer experience
PayRange
DadsonPay
User reviews
PayRange
From 221K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Convenient app for laundry payments
- 👍 Notifies when laundry is done
- 💡 Ability to add small amounts to dryers
- 🤝 Good customer service response
Room to improve
- 🐛 App connectivity issues
- 🕰️ Inaccurate time estimates on machines
- 💰 Unexpected fees and charges
- 🔒 Concerns about security and money handling
DadsonPay
From 1.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Convenient and easy to use
- 👍 Efficient and time-saving
- 💡 Helpful notifications and tracking
- 🚀 Fast and reliable service
- 🚀 No need for quarters
Room to improve
- 🐛 App connectivity issues
- 🐛 Inaccurate cycle time notifications
- 💡 Need for lower minimum refill amount
- 🐛 Payment and account issues
- 🐛 Unreliable machine performance
Bugs and requests
PayRange
Reported bugs
4 issues- 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
4 requests- Option to pause/cancel wash cycle
- Ability to view machine availability
- More flexible payment options
- Improved user interface
DadsonPay
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes or freezes during use
- Inability to create or verify accounts
- Machines not properly syncing with app
- Inconsistent or incorrect charge amounts
Requested features
4 requests- Add Apple Pay or other mobile payment options
- Improve notification accuracy for cycle completion
- Allow smaller refill amounts (e.g., $5)
- Enhance customer support and refund process
In-app purchases
PayRange
No in-app purchases
DadsonPay
No in-app purchases
