Comparison

JMS Mobile vs FirstNet Single Sign

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

Head to head
About

JMS Mobile

This mobile app serves as a companion for a jail management system, offering modules for security checks, inmate profiles, and incident logging. It allows for efficient data entry and access to critical information on the go.

Highlights
  • Security Check
  • Inmate Profiles
  • Shift Log
  • Mugshots
  • Drivers License Scanning
  • Scheduled Events
Features
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Mobile Companion iOS App for Southern Software's Jail Management System (JMS) JMS Mobile's Modules Include: • Security Check • Cell Check • Temporary Movement • Shift Log • Sharps Log • Mugshots • Scars, Marks & Tattoos • Internal Incidents • Inmate Profiles • Scheduled Events • Court Dates • Drivers License Scanning

About

FirstNet Single Sign

Streamline access to critical public safety applications. Log in once to gain immediate entry to essential tools, saving valuable time and enhancing operational efficiency for verified FirstNet users.

Highlights
  • Single sign-on for multiple apps
  • Quick access to FirstNet Assist
  • Immediate access to FirstNet Central
  • Enhanced security
  • Time-saving login process
Features
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As a FirstNet public safety professional, you know that every second counts. So why waste time? Save seconds. Save lives. FirstNet SSO lets you focus on work, so you don't have to log in over and over for network and app access. Simply enter your credentials in FirstNet SSO when required to get immediate access to: • FirstNet Assist • FirstNet Central FirstNet SSO is available for use by verified FirstNet users. Requirements for use include: • Valid FirstNet ID • FirstNet Ready™ device or FirstNet Capable® device • FirstNet SIM (FirstNet SIMS are included with FirstNet Ready™ devices.)

Screenshots

JMS Mobile4 screens
FirstNet Single Sign4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: JMS Mobile at 5.0 against FirstNet Single Sign's 1.3. JMS Mobile also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.6). FirstNet Single Sign's advantage is ratings volume (132 vs 3). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

JMS Mobile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FirstNet Single Sign has 132 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JMS Mobile ships an update every 5 months, FirstNet Single Sign every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
JMS Mobile versus FirstNet Single Sign: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJMS MobileFirstNet Single Sign
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better1.3 (132 ratings)
Positive reviews—2.1% of reviews
Number of ratings3132 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB11 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSouthern Software, Inc.AT&T Services, Inc.

Customer experience

JMS Mobile

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

FirstNet Single Sign

All ratings132 ratings
Positive6.1%
Neutral1.5%
Negative92.4%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive2.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative97.9%

Bugs and requests

JMS Mobile

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

FirstNet Single Sign

Reported bugs

24 issues
  • 2 factor authentication stuck in a loop
  • App does not send push notifications
  • Single sign on not in notifications list
  • App does not send signal back to website
  • Multiple error messages that don't make sense
Show 19 more
  • Cannot enable push notifications for single sign on
  • App doesn't work
  • Keeps saying something is wrong
  • FirstNet single sign on isn't working
  • Cannot log in to the app
  • SSO doesn't sync or acknowledge sign on
  • App logs itself in but website never syncs
  • Cannot access account because phone number is suspended
  • Authentication server shows phone is locked
  • App doesn't allow push notifications from app settings
  • Cannot access account now
  • App does nothing
  • Cannot log in
  • Interface is trash and not intuitive
  • Does not work
  • Login doesn't take advantage of password vault integration
  • SSO doesn't work after switching back and forth
  • App only acquires email and has user set up password and PIN
  • Cannot log in with Face ID

In-app purchases

None

JMS Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

FirstNet Single Sign

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JMS Mobile free?
JMS Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FirstNet Single Sign free?
FirstNet Single Sign is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, JMS Mobile or FirstNet Single Sign?
JMS Mobile is rated higher. JMS Mobile averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while FirstNet Single Sign averages 1.3 from 132 ratings.
Do JMS Mobile or FirstNet Single Sign have ads?
Neither JMS Mobile nor FirstNet Single Sign shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JMS Mobile or FirstNet Single Sign?
JMS Mobile ships an update every 5 months, and FirstNet Single Sign every 3 months. Most recently, JMS Mobile was updated on October 14, 2026 and FirstNet Single Sign on October 17, 2026.

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