EF Link vs Pay Tel
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EF Link
This app offers mobile access to news, product updates, and job openings from a leading carpet manufacturer. Stay connected with company information, view new product launches, and explore career opportunities.
- Company news and updates
- Product introductions and launches
- View current job openings
- Submit job applications
- Notifications for future openings
- Mobile access for employees
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Based in northwest Georgia, home of the tufting carpet industry, Engineered Floors is committed to providing our customers the best in flooring solutions. Since the inception of Engineered Floors in 2009, it has been our mission to create the best product possible. We do this through innovation, hard work, and outstanding service. By investing in the latest and Engineered Floors serves the residential, builders & architects, multi-family and commercial flooring markets. And we do this through the commitment and hard work of every EF employee. In just over ten years, Engineered Floors has grown to the 3rd largest carpet manufacturer in the United States. EF Link provides convenient and mobile access to our customers, employees (current and future), vendors and business partners and to our friends and families who are interested in all that is happening at the fastest growing carpet manufacturer in the U.S. EF Link provides quick and convenient access to Engineered Floors' news and updates. EF Link will share photos and details of EF's latest product introductions and launches. EF Link allows individuals interested in employment with Engineered Floors to see current job openings, submit an application and receive notifications of future openings. EF Link will better support our over 4,000 non-desked employees who depend on modern mobile technology for information. Stay connected with Engineered Floors by staying connected through EF Link.
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 rating: EF Link at 3.3 against Pay Tel's 1.6. EF Link also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). Pay Tel's advantage is chart position (#201 vs unranked) and ratings volume (126 vs 14). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
EF Link holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pay Tel has 126 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two.
EF Link ships an update fortnightly, Pay Tel every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EF Link | Pay Tel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (14 ratings) — better | 1.6 (126 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 3.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 14 | 126 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #201 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Engineered Floors LLC | Pay Tel Communications |
Customer experience
EF Link
Pay Tel
Bugs and requests
EF Link
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
EF Link
No in-app purchases
Pay Tel
No in-app purchases
