Comparison

Securus Mobile vs SquadDay

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Video calling
  • Digital messaging
  • Photo/video/eCard sharing
  • Prepaid calling
  • Account management
  • Fund incarcerated accounts
Features
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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.

About

SquadDay

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Securus Mobile4 screens
SquadDay4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Securus Mobile versus SquadDay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecurus MobileSquadDay
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (50K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings50K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#38 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB2 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSECURUS TECHNOLOGIES LLCAUSTIN 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

None

Securus Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

SquadDay

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Securus Mobile free?
Securus Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SquadDay free?
SquadDay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Securus Mobile or SquadDay have ads?
Neither Securus Mobile nor SquadDay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Securus Mobile or SquadDay?
Securus Mobile ships an update every 5 weeks, and SquadDay every 2 weeks. Most recently, Securus Mobile was updated on October 1, 2026 and SquadDay on September 18, 2026.

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