# CorrectPay vs Inmate Canteen

The clearest difference is rating: CorrectPay at 2.0 against Inmate Canteen's 1.2. CorrectPay also leads on review sentiment (9% vs 0%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). Inmate Canteen's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

CorrectPay holds the better App Store score, 2.0 against 1.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 168 and 86 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of CorrectPay's written reviews are positive against 0% of Inmate Canteen's.

CorrectPay ships an update every 2 months, Inmate Canteen monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CorrectPay | Inmate Canteen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.0 (168 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/correctpay/id1556110613/reviews)** | [1.2 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inmate-canteen/id6737781368/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **168** | 86 |
| Positive reviews | **9.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#178** | #195 |
| Size | 181 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tyler Technologies, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/723747024) | [TWVending Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/624033121) |

## What reviewers say

### CorrectPay

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

**Currently charting:** #178 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


### Inmate Canteen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inmate-canteen/id6737781368)

**Currently charting:** #195 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Connect with incarcerated individuals through a dedicated communication platform. Send messages, make video calls, and conduct voice calls to stay in touch with loved ones.

**Highlights:** Message inmates, Video calls, Voice calls, Inmate communication

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CorrectPay free?

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

### Is Inmate Canteen free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CorrectPay or Inmate Canteen?

CorrectPay is rated higher. CorrectPay averages 2.0 out of 5 from 168 ratings, while Inmate Canteen averages 1.2 from 86 ratings.

### Do CorrectPay or Inmate Canteen have ads?

Both CorrectPay and Inmate Canteen show ads.

### Which is updated more often, CorrectPay or Inmate Canteen?

CorrectPay ships an update every 2 months, and Inmate Canteen monthly. Most recently, CorrectPay was updated on November 7, 2026 and Inmate Canteen on November 8, 2026.

### Which is more popular, CorrectPay or Inmate Canteen?

CorrectPay currently peaks at #178 in the App Store charts, and Inmate Canteen at #195. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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