CorrLinks vs Kangaroo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CorrLinks
Connect with incarcerated loved ones through a secure electronic messaging system. Receive real-time alerts for new messages and enjoy faster message downloads. This service requires a paid subscription to use.
- Real-time message alerts
- Faster message downloads
- Eliminates mobile login
- Retain messages for 60 days
- Attach up to 3 mobile devices
- Eliminates Captcha
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CorrLinks is a way for family and friends to electronically communicate with their loved ones incarcerated in institutions. Established through a relationship between a corrections agency and ATG, this system allows family and friends to subscribe to CorrLinks services. Currently all Federal Bureau of Prisons, US Navy Brig (Charleston and Miramar), and Department of Corrections (DOC) for the States of Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Nevada, and Wisconsin institutions allow such communication. Note: To use this app, you must have a paid Premier Account subscription. The app has the following features: Stay in contact with your loved ones with real time alerts. Receive immediate push notifications to your device every time you receive a new message! Eliminates login on a mobile device! Messages downloaded significantly faster! Messages previously read are in your inbox and don’t need to be downloaded again! Retain messages on your device for 60 days – server still only keep 30 day. Attach up to 3 mobile devices to your account! Eliminates Captcha on the mobile app – making it much easier to interact. If you have issues with the app, please contact CorrLinks support at: https://www.corrlinks.com/en-US/help
Kangaroo
Monitor and manage your home security system remotely. Set up devices easily and receive alerts on your phone. Opt for free self-monitoring or upgrade to plans with professional monitoring and reimbursement for theft or damage.
- Remote monitoring
- Arm/disarm controls
- Customizable alerts
- Step-by-step setup
- Self-monitoring option
- Optional protection plans
- Theft and damage reimbursement
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All you need to get started protecting your space is this app, your Kangaroo device, and WiFi. It takes just a few minutes to follow our step-by-step setup — then you’ll be able to keep tabs on your space from anywhere. Arm, disarm, and manage alerts all from your phone with our convenient, easy-to-use app. You can even get started for $0! Choose to self-monitor your stuff at no cost, or add one of our protect plans for added benefits like Professional Monitoring, theft and damage reimbursement, extended Cloud Storage, Text & Voice Notifications, and more. While Kangaroo devices keep you protected, the Cam Protect and Complete Protect plans will pay you back when incidents of theft or damage occur. Yep, we don’t just have your back. We pay you back. If you choose Cam or Complete Protect, payments will be charged directly to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use https://info.heykangaroo.com/legal With Kangaroo, you’ll stay covered indoors and out with our security solutions and coverage plans. No hassles or headaches.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Kangaroo at 4.6 against CorrLinks's 3.0. Kangaroo also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (35% vs 21%). On price, ads, 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. CorrLinks sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Kangaroo sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Kangaroo holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kangaroo has 7.4K ratings behind it against 814, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of CorrLinks's written reviews are positive against 35% of Kangaroo's.
CorrLinks ships an update fortnightly, Kangaroo weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CorrLinks | Kangaroo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (814 ratings) | 4.6 (7.4K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.5% of reviews | 34.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 814 | 7.4K — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 158 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Advanced Technologies Group, LLC. | ROO INC |
Customer experience
CorrLinks
Kangaroo
User reviews
CorrLinks
From 814 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Convenient communication
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Helpful for staying in touch
Room to improve
- 🐛 Sync and connectivity issues
- ⏱️ Slow message delivery
- 🔒 Lack of security/privacy
- 💰 Paywall for basic features
Kangaroo
From 7.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy setup
- 👍 User-friendly app
- 🔒 Affordable security system
- 🚀 Reliable performance
- 👍 Great value for money
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔋 Battery life problems
- 📷 Poor camera quality
- 🔔 Quiet siren
- 🐛 Buggy app and features
Bugs and requests
CorrLinks
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes when composing messages
- Unable to log in or access account
- Notifications not working properly
Requested features
3 requests- Add photo/video sharing
- Improve message threading and organization
- Provide better customer support
Kangaroo
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes frequently
- Devices randomly disconnect from WiFi
- Arm/disarm feature not working consistently
- Notifications not working as expected
- Camera not capturing clear images
Requested features
5 requests- Add live video streaming
- Improve motion detection sensitivity
- Provide more customization options
- Integrate with Google Home/Assistant
- Offer monthly subscription option
In-app purchases
CorrLinks
- Premier Access$8.99
- $10 CorrLinks credit$13.99
Kangaroo
- Kangaroo Complete Monthly14 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Kangaroo Complete Monthly$9.991 Month
- Porch Protection Annual14 Days trial$23.991 Year
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- Porch Protection Annual 300$23.991 Year
- Porch Protection Annual1 Year trial$23.991 Year
- Camera Protect Annual 25014 Days trial3 variants$23.991 Year
- Kangaroo Complete Yearly14 Days trial$98.991 Year
- Complete Protect Annual 100014 Days trial$99.991 Year









