Securus Mobile vs The Roundhouse
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.
The Roundhouse
This communication tool connects community members efficiently, allowing for interaction and timely information dissemination. It fosters meaningful discussion and respectful discourse, continuing an ancient tradition.
- Community chat
- News and announcements
- Event calendar
- Information dissemination
- Meaningful discussion
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The Roundhouse is the Poarch Band of Creek Indians' new communication tool. This app allows communities to interact with each other efficiently and stay connected - no matter where you are! The Poarch Band of Creek Indians also uses this app to disseminate relevant information in a timely manner. Long ago, the Muscogee Creek people met in a building called the Roundhouse during the winter where they would engage in conversations and debates. Today, we are continuing that tradition of meaningful discussion and respectful discourse through our mobile app, The Roundhouse. Key Features: • Chat: Stay connected with community members by utilizing our chat function. • News: Receive the latest news, announcements and updates from PBCI • Events: Use the calendar to see what PBCI events are happening near you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Roundhouse at 100% against Securus Mobile's 13%. The Roundhouse also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). Securus Mobile's advantage is ratings volume (64K vs 7) and chart position (#37 vs unranked). 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.
The Roundhouse holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Securus Mobile has 64K ratings behind it against 7, 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 100% of The Roundhouse's.
Securus Mobile ships an update every 6 weeks, The Roundhouse fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Securus Mobile | The Roundhouse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (64K ratings) | 4.9 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 13.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 64K — better | 7 |
| 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 | #37 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SECURUS TECHNOLOGIES LLC | Poarch Band of Creek Indians |
Customer experience
Securus Mobile
The Roundhouse
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
The Roundhouse
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Securus Mobile
No in-app purchases
The Roundhouse
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Securus Mobile free?
Is The Roundhouse free?
Which has better reviews, Securus Mobile or The Roundhouse?
Do Securus Mobile or The Roundhouse have ads?
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