# Pay Tel vs JBS Connect

The clearest difference is rating: JBS Connect at 3.1 against Pay Tel's 1.8. JBS Connect also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Pay Tel's advantage is chart position (#209 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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.

JBS Connect holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 147 and 94 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of Pay Tel's written reviews are positive against 13% of JBS Connect's.

Pay Tel ships an update every 2 months, JBS Connect fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pay Tel | JBS Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (147 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pay-tel/id1593243820/reviews) | **[3.1 (94 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jbs-connect/id1609101514/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **147** | 94 |
| Positive reviews | 6.3% of reviews | **13.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#209** | — |
| Size | 34 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pay Tel Communications](https://appshunter.io/developer/1593243822) | [Jbs USA Holdings, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447887677) |

## What reviewers say

### Pay Tel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pay-tel/id1593243820)

**Currently charting:** #209 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Instant message alerts, Unread message count, Current balance visibility, Add funds link, Send photos to inmates

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📱 Enables communication with incarcerated loved ones
- 📹 Video calling functionality available
- 💬 Messaging feature when working properly
- ✅ App works smoothly after recent updates (per some users)
- 🎯 Easy to add funds/make payments

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- ❌ Messages fail to send or display
- 🔌 Constant login errors and authentication failures
- ⏱️ Extremely slow loading times
- 🔄 App randomly logs users out mid-session

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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)


### JBS Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jbs-connect/id1609101514)

Access company news, community initiatives, sustainability efforts, and career opportunities. Stay updated with push notifications about protein product creation and company culture.

**Highlights:** Company news updates, Community revitalization initiatives, Sustainability efforts, Team member stories, Career opportunities, Company culture and mission, Push notifications

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pay Tel free?

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

### Is JBS Connect free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pay Tel or JBS Connect?

JBS Connect is rated higher. Pay Tel averages 1.8 out of 5 from 147 ratings, while JBS Connect averages 3.1 from 94 ratings.

### Do Pay Tel or JBS Connect have ads?

Neither Pay Tel nor JBS Connect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pay Tel or JBS Connect?

Pay Tel ships an update every 2 months, and JBS Connect fortnightly. Most recently, Pay Tel was updated on October 30, 2026 and JBS Connect on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*