# PayRange vs DadsonPay

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | PayRange | DadsonPay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (221K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/payrange/id845555232/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dadsonpay/id1535748548/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **221K** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | **75.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#45** | — |
| Size | 21 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PayRange Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/845555235) | [KioSoft Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1254243314) |

## What reviewers say

### PayRange

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

**Currently charting:** #45 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


### DadsonPay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dadsonpay/id1535748548)

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.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth machine activation, In-app credit purchase, Account balance check, Machine availability view, Laundry completion alerts

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient and easy to use
- 👍 Efficient and time-saving
- 💡 Helpful notifications and tracking
- 🚀 Fast and reliable service
- 🚀 No need for quarters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App connectivity issues
- 🐛 Inaccurate cycle time notifications
- 💡 Need for lower minimum refill amount
- 🐛 Payment and account issues
- 🐛 Unreliable machine performance

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PayRange free?

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

### Is DadsonPay free?

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

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

PayRange is rated higher. PayRange averages 4.7 out of 5 from 221K ratings, while DadsonPay averages 4.6 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do PayRange or DadsonPay have ads?

Neither PayRange nor DadsonPay shows ads.

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

PayRange ships an update every 2 months, and DadsonPay every 10 months. Most recently, PayRange was updated on September 30, 2026 and DadsonPay on September 29, 2026.

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