Pay Tel vs Oasis Bethany App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Oasis Bethany App
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Stay connected with everything happening at Oasis Bethany Church through our official church app. The Oasis Bethany Church app makes it easy to stay engaged with our church family throughout the week. View upcoming events, access the church calendar, and stay updated with important announcements. Whether you're part of our church family or just getting to know us, the app is designed to help you grow in faith, stay informed, and stay connected. Features include: • Church calendar and upcoming events • Announcements and ministry updates • Prayer request sharing • Sermon outlines and downloadable resources • Church information and ways to get involved Stay connected. Stay encouraged. Stay part of the Oasis Bethany community.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Pay Tel at none against Oasis Bethany App's shown. Pay Tel also leads on chart position (#209 vs unranked). Oasis Bethany App's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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.
| Parameter | Pay Tel | Oasis Bethany App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (147 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 6.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 147 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #209 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Pay Tel Communications | Create Community |
Bugs and 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
Oasis Bethany App
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Pay Tel
No in-app purchases
Oasis Bethany App
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Pay Tel free?
Is Oasis Bethany App free?
Do Pay Tel or Oasis Bethany App have ads?
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