# Pay Tel vs OneSTRACK

The clearest difference is rating: OneSTRACK at 4.7 against Pay Tel's 1.8. OneSTRACK also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Pay Tel's advantage is ratings volume (147 vs 6) and chart position (#197 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

OneSTRACK holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pay Tel has 147 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pay Tel ships an update every 2 months, OneSTRACK fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pay Tel | OneSTRACK |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (147 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pay-tel/id1593243820/reviews) | **[4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onestrack/id6448988865/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **147** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 6.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#197** | — |
| Size | 34 MB | 83 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) | [STRACK, INCORPORATED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687290108) |

## What reviewers say

### Pay Tel

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

**Currently charting:** #197 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)


### OneSTRACK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onestrack/id6448988865)

This app connects employees with company news, resources, and updates. Stay informed about projects, career opportunities, and company happenings. Recognize colleagues and share feedback with leadership.

**Highlights:** Company news updates, Push notifications, Career opportunity listings, Employee recognition, Feedback sharing, Project information

**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 OneSTRACK free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pay Tel or OneSTRACK?

OneSTRACK is rated higher. Pay Tel averages 1.8 out of 5 from 147 ratings, while OneSTRACK averages 4.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do Pay Tel or OneSTRACK have ads?

Neither Pay Tel nor OneSTRACK shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pay Tel or OneSTRACK?

Pay Tel ships an update every 2 months, and OneSTRACK fortnightly. Most recently, Pay Tel was updated on October 25, 2026 and OneSTRACK on October 25, 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.*