Securus Mobile vs Nudge Now
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.
Nudge Now
Connect with people in real-time at events without the pressure of direct interaction. Send and receive 'nudges' to initiate connections. Offers both Live and Standard modes for social engagement.
- Real-time social connections
- Send and receive nudges
- Live Mode for events
- Standard Mode for general use
- Low-pressure interaction
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"Nudge Now is a real-time social connection app that lets you send and receive nudges at events. Make your move without the pressure. Connect with people around you using Live Mode or Standard Mode." Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Securus Mobile at none against Nudge Now's 3. Securus Mobile also leads on ratings volume (67K vs 1) and chart position (#43 vs unranked). Nudge Now's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, ads, monetization model 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. Nudge Now sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Securus Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.
Nudge Now holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Securus Mobile has 67K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Securus Mobile ships an update every 6 weeks, Nudge Now every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Securus Mobile | Nudge Now |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (67K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 13.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 67K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #43 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SECURUS TECHNOLOGIES LLC | Maria Galindo |
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
Nudge Now
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Securus Mobile
No in-app purchases
Nudge Now
- 5 Nudges Pack$4.99
- 25 Nudges Pack$19.99
- VIP Unlimited$99.99
