Best apps like Pay Tel

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Updated September 2026

Pay Tel Communications

Pay Tel is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 9+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Pay Tel

CorrectPay by Tyler Technologies, Inc

Editor's Choice

🌐 Social Networking

2.0😞(148 ratings)

FreeAds

Instantly deposit funds for incarcerated loved ones for commissary, phone calls, and more. Schedule video visits, send gifts, and access valuable community, health, and re-entry resources.

What We Love

🚀 Easy to use
👍 Good customer support
🚀 Lets me send money and do video chats

Room to Improve

🐛 Crashes frequently
🐛 Buggy and unreliable
👎 Not user-friendly
🐛 Glitches and errors
👎 Difficult to navigate
💰 Expensive
🐛 Video calls don't work

Neon - Money Talks by Neon Mobile Inc.

Get Paid for Your Calls

Strong Contender

🌐 Social Networking

4.1😐(9K ratings)

Free

This app allows you to earn money by making phone calls. It offers rewards for every minute of conversation and provides bonuses for referrals. The service prioritizes user privacy by anonymizing calls and redacting personal information.

What We Love

👍 Effortless earnings
💡 Helps with homelessness
👍 Incredible app
👍 Passive income

Room to Improve

🐛 Stopped working
🐛 Barely works
🐛 Stopped paying
🐛 Didn't receive payment

InmateSales by Combined Public Communications

Worth Considering

🌐 Social Networking

2.4😞(185 ratings)

Free

Manage your account for inmate services, including making deposits for products and scheduling video sessions. Send emails to individuals at supported facilities. Not all services are available at every location.

What We Love

👍 Easy to set up
👍 Grateful for connection
👍 Responsive and helpful
👍 Fast and convenient deposits
👍 User-friendly interface
👍 Works great
👍 Easy to navigate
👍 Repeat recent purchases
👍 Call customer service from app
👍 Cheaper than other apps
👍 Reasonable pricing (for some)

Room to Improve

💸 High fees
🐛 Frequent app crashes
🐛 Calls dropping
🐛 Login issues
🐛 Account creation problems
🐛 Poor call quality
🐛 Cannot hear inmate
🐛 Mutes inmate
🐛 Calls not coming through
🐛 App logs out frequently
🐛 Emails not received
🐛 Pictures not received
🐛 Outrageous prices
🐛 Predatory pricing
🐛 Service fee for adding money
🐛 Can't get through to customer service
🐛 Customer service unhelpful
🐛 Video visits won't connect
🐛 No other choice but to use app
🐛 App glitches too much
🐛 Charged for unused minutes
🐛 App kicks user out
🐛 Faulty app/website
🐛 Verification emails not working
🐛 Text messages not received
🐛 Hold times are ridiculous
🐛 No email support
🐛 Unacceptable lack of information
🐛 No FAQ page
🐛 Deliberate dark patterns
🐛 Shoddy design
🐛 App freezes
🐛 Restart phone needed
🐛 Inmate cannot use specific funds
🐛 No way to check balances
🐛 Visits not logged correctly
🐛 Long hold times for visits
🐛 Text messages not delivered
🐛 App logs out and deletes emails
🐛 Video calls poor quality
🐛 Inmate's chirp screen black
🐛 Calls coming through as normal phone calls
🐛 Mutes inmate mid-call
🐛 Calls cut off early
🐛 Connection fee for dropped calls
🐛 App crashing after loading money
🐛 Unreadable text/small wording
🐛 Cannot zoom in
🐛 Customer service not competent
🐛 Reloading app doesn't fix issues
🐛 No way to transfer funds if inmate moves
🐛 Refund issues
🐛 Fees processed and not refunded
🐛 Error message: failed to reach contact
🐛 System never logs visits correctly
🐛 Drive hours for unlogged visits

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HomeWAV

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Connect with incarcerated loved ones through phone calls, video calls, and messaging. Manage funds, schedule visits, and receive notifications when they are available. This app facilitates communication and connection with inmates.

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Easily connect with incarcerated individuals through text messages, photos, and custom greeting cards. Receive unlimited electronic replies directly to your phone and email, eliminating the need for traditional mail services.

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This app facilitates real-time communication between users and incarcerated individuals. It allows for sending and receiving messages, as well as sharing photos, helping to maintain connections with loved ones.

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Stay connected with incarcerated loved ones through easy communication. Send messages, photos, and videos, and manage contacts directly from your mobile device. This app facilitates reliable connections, helping to maintain relationships.

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Securus Mobile

by SECURUS TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Free

Stay connected with incarcerated loved ones through video calls, messaging, and photo sharing. Manage your account, send money for purchases, and receive balance alerts. Services may vary by location.

Video callingDigital messagingPhoto/video/eCard sharing

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NCIC Mobile Video Visitation

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Free

Schedule and conduct video visits with inmates. This app facilitates video calls, chat, and other communication features to connect you with incarcerated individuals.

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