SafePlusMore vs Pay Tel
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SafePlusMore
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There is an epidemic among the youth of our community, that invokes the consciousness of the private, business and faith based sectors of the nation. The number of underage pregnancies, suicides, underage drinking, drug use, criminal behavior and educational dropouts has continued to escalate despite the measures that have been used for generations. The youth today find themselves combating many negative influences that could ultimately lead to the destruction of an entire generation as well as, the debasement of our entire economic and social structure. We as a society, have been trying to combat these issues by lecturing, informative posters and literature, and punitive measures to no avail. It is unacceptable to allow the number of youth that are at-risk to follow the pattern that has been demonstrated. The future and success of our community is dependent on the children of today. If they are not living in a safe and nurturing environment we will find ourselves at risk for a continuation of poverty, crime and disease. No child is expendable and each child must know their value.
Pay Tel
Stay connected with loved ones. Receive instant alerts for messages and notifications. Easily view your balance and add funds, or send photos to inmates in eligible correctional facilities.
- Instant message alerts
- Unread message count
- Current balance visibility
- Add funds link
- Send photos to inmates
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The Pay Tel app provides you with easy access to important functionality: Instant alerts for any notifications from Pay Tel™ or your inteleMESSAGE™ contacts. Current unread messages count indicator. Just press to open inteleMESSAGE™. Visibility to your current balance, and a link to the main PayTel.com site for Adding Funds. Send photos to inmates in eligible facilities.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: Pay Tel at #197 against SafePlusMore's unranked. SafePlusMore's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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.
SafePlusMore ships an update every 4 weeks, Pay Tel every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SafePlusMore | Pay Tel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.7 (140 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 6.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 140 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #197 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Asheville Community Enterprises, LLC | Pay Tel Communications |
Bugs and requests
SafePlusMore
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Pay Tel
Reported bugs
21 issues- App crashes on launch or during use
- Login authentication errors persist across sessions
- Messages fail to send despite payment being deducted
- Messages don't appear in inbox despite being sent
- App logs out randomly while actively in use
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- Typing causes screen to flicker and delete message content
- Blank white screens when trying to view messages
- App won't work when Wi-Fi is enabled (Error 403)
- Incorrect notification counts
- Balance doesn't update after adding funds
- Video call invitations don't pop up or display
- Call connections drop mid-conversation
- Echo/feedback during calls
- Calls ring once then hang up immediately
- Account lockout with 'phone number doesn't belong to account' error
- PIN number errors preventing login
- App won't open on certain devices (iPhone specific issues)
- Messages appear days late
- Duplicate messages being sent and charged
- App freezes when typing long messages
- Website login doesn't sync with app login
Requested features
12 requests- Improved app stability and performance optimization
- Better customer service responsiveness (live chat, phone support)
- Reduced pricing for calls and messages
- Same-day video visit scheduling
- Better message persistence (don't delete on app exit)
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- Improved call quality and connection stability
- Wi-Fi compatibility fix
- Better user interface design and navigation
- Automatic message saving/drafts
- Transaction history visibility
- Refund policy for failed transactions
- Faster fund processing and balance updates
In-app purchases
SafePlusMore
No in-app purchases
Pay Tel
No in-app purchases
