Comparison

LEx vs UniFi

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

LEx

Connect with county staff to get questions answered and problems solved. Submit inquiries 24/7, including photos, and track updates on existing requests. This app streamlines communication for residents seeking county services.

Highlights
  • Submit inquiries to county staff
  • 24/7 request submission
  • Attach photos to requests
  • Track updates on requests
  • Connect with staff for solutions
Features
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Loudoun Express Request, or LEx, is an efficient way to connect with county staff on a range of topics. Your inquiries are routed directly to a staff member who can help answer questions and solve problems. LEx is 24/7. Have a question or concern after business hours? Snap a photo and enter a request. Your inquiry will be in the queue for the next business day. LEx is one step ahead. Concerned about the litter on the corner? Check LEx. Your neighbor may have already entered it. You can follow along for updates. Loudoun County is committed to exemplary service for our residents. LEx is here to help.

About

UniFi

Manage your home or business IT network from a single interface. Easily set up WiFi, monitor traffic, secure your network with VPN, and gain insights with detailed analytics.

Highlights
  • Centralized network management
  • WiFi setup and configuration
  • Traffic routing
  • Single-tap VPN access
  • Client and network analytics
Features
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The UniFi app simplifies home and business IT by providing a central management interface where you can easily scale, monitor, and optimize every aspect of your network. UniFi offers: • Simple WiFi setup and configuration • Intuitive traffic routing • Secure, single-tap VPN access • Detailed client and network analytics

Screenshots

LEx4 screens
UniFi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: UniFi at 47% against LEx's 0%. UniFi also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). LEx's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

UniFi holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UniFi has 25K ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of LEx's written reviews are positive against 47% of UniFi's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LEx ships an update every 3 months, UniFi fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
LEx versus UniFi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLExUniFi
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (42 ratings)4.7 (25K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews47.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4225K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#185 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB484 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPublicStuff LLCUbiquiti Inc.

Customer experience

LEx

All ratings40 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

UniFi

All ratings24,566 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral1.8%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews763 reviews
Positive47.4%
Neutral10.9%
Negative41.7%

Bugs and requests

LEx

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

UniFi

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App unable to connect to local controller
  • Incorrect device status and client information
  • Frequent sign-outs and login issues
  • Speed test and throughput data not working
  • Topology view showing incorrect network layout

Requested features

5 requests
  • Customizable dashboard and widgets
  • Ability to set time-based data usage reports
  • Support for local-only network management
  • Improved 2FA and authentication experience
  • Apple Watch app for emergency reboots

In-app purchases

None

LEx

No in-app purchases

None

UniFi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LEx free?
LEx is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UniFi free?
UniFi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LEx or UniFi?
UniFi is rated higher. LEx averages 1.0 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while UniFi averages 4.7 from 25K ratings.
Do LEx or UniFi have ads?
Neither LEx nor UniFi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LEx or UniFi?
LEx ships an update every 3 months, and UniFi fortnightly. Most recently, LEx was updated on October 24, 2026 and UniFi on October 30, 2026.

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