Securus Mobile vs SquadDay
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.
SquadDay
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SquadDay helps friend groups, families, and teams plan real-life meetups without endless texting. Create groups, compare schedules, chat together, vote on plans, and find the best time for everyone to hang out. Features: • Group chat and planning • Shared availability and busy times • Plan voting (Yes / No / Maybe) • Weekly schedule updates • Notifications for plans and group activity • Private and invite-only groups • Mobile-friendly planning experience Whether you're organizing family events, friend outings, game nights, or trips, SquadDay makes planning simple.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: Securus Mobile at #38 against SquadDay's unranked. SquadDay's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). 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 ships an update every 5 weeks, SquadDay every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Securus Mobile | SquadDay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (50K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 50K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #38 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SECURUS TECHNOLOGIES LLC | AUSTIN BAILEY PUMPHREY |
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
SquadDay
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Securus Mobile
No in-app purchases
SquadDay
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Securus Mobile free?
Is SquadDay free?
Do Securus Mobile or SquadDay have ads?
Which is updated more often, Securus Mobile or SquadDay?
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