Securus Mobile vs The Bridge Project
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 Bridge Project
This app connects new and expecting mothers with essential knowledge and resources within their communities. It aims to bridge gaps in support and information for maternal care across America.
- Community resource connection
- Knowledge sharing for mothers
- Support for new parents
- Maternal care information
- Bridging resource gaps
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Bridging the knowledge & resource gap for new and expecting moms in communities across America.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: The Bridge Project at 5.0 against Securus Mobile's 4.6. The Bridge Project also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Securus Mobile's advantage is ratings volume (50K vs 5) and chart position (#45 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Bridge Project holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Securus Mobile has 50K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Securus Mobile ships an update every 5 weeks, The Bridge Project every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Securus Mobile | The Bridge Project |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (50K ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 13.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 50K — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #45 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 92 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SECURUS TECHNOLOGIES LLC | Gather Well |
Customer experience
Securus Mobile
The Bridge Project
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 Bridge Project
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Securus Mobile
No in-app purchases
The Bridge Project
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Securus Mobile free?
Is The Bridge Project free?
Which has better reviews, Securus Mobile or The Bridge Project?
Do Securus Mobile or The Bridge Project have ads?
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