# Pay Tel vs MONOPOLY GO!Chat

The clearest difference is rating: MONOPOLY GO!Chat at 4.0 against Pay Tel's 1.8. MONOPOLY GO!Chat also leads on review sentiment (45% vs 6%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

MONOPOLY GO!Chat holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 147 and 300 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of Pay Tel's written reviews are positive against 45% of MONOPOLY GO!Chat's.

Pay Tel ships an update every 2 months, MONOPOLY GO!Chat every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pay Tel | MONOPOLY GO!Chat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (147 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pay-tel/id1593243820/reviews) | **[4.0 (300 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monopoly-gochat/id6747054496/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 147 | **300** |
| Positive reviews | 6.3% of reviews | **45.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #202 | **#63** |
| Size | 34 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Pay Tel Communications](https://appshunter.io/developer/1593243822) | [Scopely, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/305003647) |

## What reviewers say

### Pay Tel

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

**Currently charting:** #202 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)


### MONOPOLY GO!Chat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monopoly-gochat/id6747054496)

**Currently charting:** #63 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Connect with friends and teammates for a popular board game. Organize sticker trades, discuss strategies, and celebrate in-game achievements. Enhance your gaming experience with dedicated group chats and exclusive emojis.

**Highlights:** Message friends and teammates, Create or join group chats, Coordinate sticker trades, Celebrate in-game rewards, Unlock exclusive emojis, Team chat for events and challenges

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pay Tel free?

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

### Is MONOPOLY GO!Chat free?

MONOPOLY GO!Chat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pay Tel or MONOPOLY GO!Chat?

MONOPOLY GO!Chat is rated higher. Pay Tel averages 1.8 out of 5 from 147 ratings, while MONOPOLY GO!Chat averages 4.0 from 300 ratings.

### Do Pay Tel or MONOPOLY GO!Chat have ads?

Neither Pay Tel nor MONOPOLY GO!Chat shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pay Tel or MONOPOLY GO!Chat?

Pay Tel ships an update every 2 months, and MONOPOLY GO!Chat every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pay Tel was updated on November 7, 2026 and MONOPOLY GO!Chat on November 8, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Pay Tel or MONOPOLY GO!Chat?

Pay Tel currently peaks at #202 in the App Store charts, and MONOPOLY GO!Chat at #63. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*