Securus Mobile vs ACBL Loop
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.
ACBL Loop
Stay informed with the official communication app for American Commercial Barge Line. Access company news, industry insights, and career opportunities on the go. Discover exclusive benefits and connect with professionals in marine transportation.
- Real-time news and company updates
- Push notifications for key events
- Career opportunity alerts
- Exclusive employee and partner benefits
- Industry insights on barge transportation
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The ACBL Loop is the official communication app of American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL), designed to keep customers, partners, employees, and industry professionals informed and connected. Stay up to date with the latest news, insights, and opportunities from ACBL- anytime, anywhere. Whether you're interested in company updates, industry developments, or career opportunities, ACBL Loop brings you the latest information fast and on the go. Key Features: • News & Updates – Get real-time updates on ACBL, the inland marine industry, and key company events with push notifications. • Career Opportunities – Stay informed about job openings and growth opportunities at ACBL. • Perks & Benefits – Discover exclusive benefits available to ACBL employees and partners. • Industry Insights – Learn more about the evolving world of barge transportation and logistics. And this is just the beginning — more features are on the way! Stay connected with ACBL Loop and explore the world of America's leader in marine transportation.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ACBL Loop at 5.0 against Securus Mobile's 4.6. ACBL Loop 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 4) and chart position (#43 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.
ACBL Loop holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. 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, ACBL Loop fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Securus Mobile | ACBL Loop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (64K ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| 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 | #43 — 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 | American Commercial Barge Line LLC |
Customer experience
Securus Mobile
ACBL Loop
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
ACBL Loop
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Securus Mobile
No in-app purchases
ACBL Loop
No in-app purchases
