Securus Mobile vs ProdigyLink
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.
ProdigyLink
Facilitates communication between incarcerated individuals and their loved ones through photo sharing and secure e-messaging. Aims to reduce recidivism and promote wellbeing by fostering meaningful connections.
- Photo sharing
- Secure e-messaging
- 24/7 access to communication
- Upcoming voice and video calling
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Sustained contact between incarcerated individuals and their loved ones has proven to reduce recidivism, promote wellbeing, and support successful reentry. ProdigyLink is rich with communication tools designed to foster meaningful connections that benefit everyone in the correctional ecosystem. ProdigyLink’s photo sharing feature lets you share special moments and memories without the hassle and cost of traditional mail delivery. Instantly send approved photos, drawings, and other visual keepsakes for your incarcerated loved one to enjoy and cherish. ProdigyLink’s e-messaging feature offers a quick, convenient, and secure way for friends and family to communicate with incarcerated loved ones. With 24/7 access to e-messaging, it’s never been easier to share a laugh, send words of comfort, or provide daily updates. Upcoming features: High-quality voice and video calling
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Securus Mobile at 4.6 against ProdigyLink's 1.5. Securus Mobile also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (50K vs 11). ProdigyLink's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). 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 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Securus Mobile has 50K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Securus Mobile's written reviews are positive against 0% of ProdigyLink's.
Securus Mobile ships an update every 5 weeks, ProdigyLink every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Securus Mobile | ProdigyLink |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (50K ratings) — better | 1.5 (11 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 50K — better | 11 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #40 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 111 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SECURUS TECHNOLOGIES LLC | Prodigy Solutions, Inc. |
Customer experience
Securus Mobile
ProdigyLink
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
ProdigyLink
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Securus Mobile
No in-app purchases
ProdigyLink
No in-app purchases
Questions
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