# InmateSales vs Pause.

The clearest difference is rating: Pause. at 5.0 against InmateSales's 2.4. Pause. also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). InmateSales's advantage is ratings volume (244 vs 1) and chart position (#142 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.

Pause. holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: InmateSales has 244 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

InmateSales ships an update every 4 months, Pause. every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | InmateSales | Pause. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (244 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inmatesales/id1620568565/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pause/id6761884873/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **244** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 15.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#142** | — |
| Size | 108 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Combined Public Communications](https://appshunter.io/developer/1383417465) | [Nancy Medina Medina](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891935817) |

## What reviewers say

### InmateSales

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inmatesales/id1620568565)

**Currently charting:** #142 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Manage your account for inmate services, including making deposits for products and scheduling video sessions. Send emails to individuals at supported facilities. Not all services are available at every location.

**Highlights:** Manage InmateSales account, Make deposits for products, Schedule video sessions, Send emails to inmates, Check facility service availability

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to set up
- 👍 Grateful for connection
- 👍 Responsive and helpful
- 👍 Fast and convenient deposits
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 High fees
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🐛 Calls dropping
- 🐛 Login issues
- 🐛 Account creation problems

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Login issues
- Account creation fails
- Calls drop mid-conversation
- App logs out unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Add option to save email drafts
- Fix glitch with normal phone calls
- Make video visits longer
- Show phone airtime and Chirp text balance on app
- Allow larger increments for video visits and tablet time


### Pause.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pause/id6761884873)

This social app allows users to comment on movies and TV shows at specific moments, ensuring no spoilers. It synchronizes comments with your viewing progress, letting you see reactions only from those at the same point in the story. Connect with other fans, discover new content, and chat privately.

**Highlights:** Comment at specific timestamps, See reactions synchronized with viewing, Choose comment visibility windows, Discover trending shows and movies, Connect with other users, Private messaging

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is InmateSales free?

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

### Is Pause. free?

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

### Which has better reviews, InmateSales or Pause.?

Pause. is rated higher. InmateSales averages 2.4 out of 5 from 244 ratings, while Pause. averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do InmateSales or Pause. have ads?

Neither InmateSales nor Pause. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, InmateSales or Pause.?

InmateSales ships an update every 4 months, and Pause. every 2 weeks. Most recently, InmateSales was updated on November 3, 2026 and Pause. on October 31, 2026.

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