# Pay Tel vs The LeaveLab

The clearest difference is rating: The LeaveLab at 5.0 against Pay Tel's 1.8. The LeaveLab also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Pay Tel's advantage is ratings volume (147 vs 3) and chart position (#203 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.

The LeaveLab holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pay Tel has 147 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pay Tel ships an update every 2 months, The LeaveLab weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pay Tel | The LeaveLab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (147 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pay-tel/id1593243820/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-leavelab/id6499356387/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **147** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 6.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#203** | — |
| Size | 34 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Pay Tel Communications](https://appshunter.io/developer/1593243822) | [Absence Soft, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743251298) |

## What reviewers say

### Pay Tel

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

**Currently charting:** #203 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)


### The LeaveLab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-leavelab/id6499356387)

Connect with HR professionals specializing in leave and accommodations management. Access exclusive resources, expert webinars, and a discussion board to solve complex challenges and advance your career.

**Highlights:** Peer-to-peer discussion board, Exclusive HR resources, Expert-led webinars, On-demand event recordings, Leave and accommodations focus, Career advancement opportunities

**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 The LeaveLab free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pay Tel or The LeaveLab?

The LeaveLab is rated higher. Pay Tel averages 1.8 out of 5 from 147 ratings, while The LeaveLab averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Pay Tel or The LeaveLab have ads?

Neither Pay Tel nor The LeaveLab shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pay Tel or The LeaveLab?

Pay Tel ships an update every 2 months, and The LeaveLab weekly. Most recently, Pay Tel was updated on November 7, 2026 and The LeaveLab on November 8, 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.*