# CloseWatch Calcasieu vs CorrectPay

The clearest difference is rating: CloseWatch Calcasieu at 4.4 against CorrectPay's 2.0. CloseWatch Calcasieu also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 9%) and ads (none vs shown). CorrectPay's advantage is ratings volume (148 vs 7) and chart position (#174 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CloseWatch Calcasieu holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CorrectPay has 148 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of CloseWatch Calcasieu's written reviews are positive against 9% of CorrectPay's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CloseWatch Calcasieu | CorrectPay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/closewatch-calcasieu/id1481132143/reviews)** | [2.0 (148 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/correctpay/id1556110613/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **148** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 9.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | — | **#174** |
| Size | 28 MB | 181 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481132142) | [Tyler Technologies, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/723747024) |

## What reviewers say

### CloseWatch Calcasieu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/closewatch-calcasieu/id1481132143)

This app allows citizens to anonymously report incidents like drug activity, bullying, or human trafficking to law enforcement, schools, and city officials. Users can submit tips with photos, videos, audio, and text, and receive emergency alerts. It aims to enhance community safety by enabling citizens to report concerns.

**Highlights:** Anonymous tip submission, Report drug activity, bullying, trafficking, Attach photos, videos, audio, text, Receive emergency alerts, Support for Spanish language users, Direct reporting to law enforcement and schools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### CorrectPay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/correctpay/id1556110613)

**Currently charting:** #174 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Instantly deposit funds for incarcerated loved ones for commissary, phone calls, and more. Schedule video visits, send gifts, and access valuable community, health, and re-entry resources.

**Highlights:** Instant fund deposits, Schedule video visitations, Send gifts to loved ones, Access community resources, Health and re-entry information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Good customer support
- 🚀 Lets me send money and do video chats

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 👎 Not user-friendly
- 🐛 Glitches and errors
- 👎 Difficult to navigate

**Reported bugs**

- App closes unexpectedly
- Can't verify phone number
- Payments don't go through
- White screen issues
- Incompatible with certain states/facilities

**Requested features**

- Ability to read past messages
- Improve video call functionality
- Make the app more user-friendly
- Fix bugs and glitches


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CloseWatch Calcasieu free?

CloseWatch Calcasieu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CorrectPay free?

CorrectPay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CloseWatch Calcasieu or CorrectPay?

CloseWatch Calcasieu is rated higher. CloseWatch Calcasieu averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while CorrectPay averages 2.0 from 148 ratings.

### Do CloseWatch Calcasieu or CorrectPay have ads?

CorrectPay shows ads; CloseWatch Calcasieu does not.

### Which is updated more often, CloseWatch Calcasieu or CorrectPay?

CloseWatch Calcasieu ships an update every 2 months, and CorrectPay every 2 months. Most recently, CloseWatch Calcasieu was updated on October 11, 2026 and CorrectPay on October 16, 2026.

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