# PayRange vs Mingle

The clearest difference is rating: PayRange at 4.7 against Mingle's 3.9. PayRange also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (221K vs 7). Mingle's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 13%) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 3.9. 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 complicate that: 13% of PayRange's written reviews are positive against 50% of Mingle's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PayRange ships an update every 2 months, Mingle every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PayRange | Mingle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (221K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/payrange/id845555232/reviews)** | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mingle-connects-your-campus/id6741414618/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **221K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 12.6% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#51** | — |
| Size | 21 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PayRange Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/845555235) | [Yusun Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794065298) |

## What reviewers say

### PayRange

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

**Currently charting:** #51 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


### Mingle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mingle-connects-your-campus/id6741414618)

This app helps students plan their class schedules and see friends' schedules in one place. Streamline your academic planning and organize your time effortlessly. It is not an official app for CSULB.

**Highlights:** Class schedule planning, View friends' schedules, Streamline academic planning, Organize time effortlessly, Share availability with friends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PayRange free?

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

### Is Mingle free?

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

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

PayRange is rated higher. PayRange averages 4.7 out of 5 from 221K ratings, while Mingle averages 3.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do PayRange or Mingle have ads?

Mingle shows ads; PayRange does not.

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

PayRange ships an update every 2 months, and Mingle every 8 days. Most recently, PayRange was updated on October 24, 2026 and Mingle on October 24, 2026.

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