Securus Mobile vs Zachry Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Securus Mobile
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 calling
- Digital messaging
- Photo/video/eCard sharing
- Prepaid calling
- Account management
- Fund incarcerated accounts
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From the leader in corrections technology, Securus Mobile allows you to stay in touch, no matter the distance. With our industry-best application, you can connect with your incarcerated loved one, as well as send money for purchases like media and communications… all in just a few clicks, right from your phone or tablet. Securus Mobile gives you the power to take video calls from your loved one, send and receive digital messages in real time, as well as manage your Securus account (with personal options like adding contacts, enabling notifications, balance alerts and autopay) in one convenient spot! Please note: Services vary by location – please visit securustech.net for additional information, frequently asked questions and additional ways to support your loved one. From intake through release, Securus is always here to help. The Securus Mobile App Offers: • Prepaid Calling • Video Calling • Digital Messaging • Photo, Video and eCard Sharing • Securus Debit Incarcerated Account Deposits • International Funding and Connections • …and so much more.
Zachry Connect
This app connects employees, families, and friends of the Zachry Corporation with company news and updates. It features dedicated channels for intern news and events, along with surveys to gather feedback for improving the work environment.
- Company news and updates
- Intern news and events channels
- Feedback surveys
- Information for employees, families, and friends
- Updates for partners and customers
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Zachry CONNECT is an application for employees, families and friends of the Zachry Corporation including Capital Aggregates, Zachry Hospitality and Zachry Construction. Company news, updates and important information will keep current and future employees, partners and customers updated on the latest company news. Special features include intern news and events channels and surveys so the company can continue to receive feedback and make changes to ensure the best working environment 24 hours a day.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Securus Mobile at 4.6 against Zachry Connect's 3.5. Securus Mobile also leads on ratings volume (64K vs 4) and chart position (#39 vs unranked). Zachry Connect's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Securus Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Securus Mobile has 64K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Securus Mobile ships an update every 6 weeks, Zachry Connect fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Securus Mobile | Zachry Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (64K ratings) — better | 3.5 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 13.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 64K — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #39 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SECURUS TECHNOLOGIES LLC | Staffbase GmbH |
Customer experience
Securus Mobile
Zachry Connect
Bugs and requests
Securus Mobile
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login issues and account problems
- Scheduled video visits not working
- Messages and photos not being delivered
- Frequent app crashes and technical difficulties
Requested features
5 requests- Improve video call quality and reliability
- Provide better customer support and communication
- Reduce fees and make service more affordable
- Add notification features for messages
- Improve app stability and reduce bugs
Zachry Connect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Securus Mobile
No in-app purchases
Zachry Connect
No in-app purchases
