Comparison

CorrLinks vs DexterPay

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

DexterPay

Simplify laundry with this mobile payment solution. Avoid physical currency by paying for your laundry cycles directly through the app. Receive timely notifications when your laundry is done, allowing you to manage your time more effectively.

Highlights
  • Mobile laundry payment
  • Secure payment processing
  • Cycle status tracking
  • Completion notifications
  • Location selection
Features
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Ready to make laundry day easy? DexterPay is just what you need. Stop juggling quarters and use mobile pay instead. Plus, you’ll be notified when your cycle is finished so you can make the most of your wait time. • Download the DexterPay app • Select your location • Choose your cycle options • Pay securely • Track your cycle status • Receive notifications when your cycle is complete

Screenshots

CorrLinks4 screens
DexterPay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CorrLinks at 3.0 against DexterPay's 1.9. CorrLinks also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (813 vs 219). DexterPay's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CorrLinks sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. DexterPay asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CorrLinks holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 813 and 219 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of CorrLinks's written reviews are positive against 16% of DexterPay's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CorrLinks ships an update fortnightly, DexterPay every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
CorrLinks versus DexterPay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCorrLinksDexterPay
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (813 ratings) — better1.9 (219 ratings)
Positive reviews20.5% of reviews — better15.9% of reviews
Number of ratings813 — better219
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdvanced Technologies Group, LLC.Dexter Laundry, Inc.

Customer experience

CorrLinks

All ratings813 ratings
Positive45.3%
Neutral9.8%
Negative44.9%
Written reviews151 reviews
Positive20.5%
Neutral12.6%
Negative66.9%

DexterPay

All ratings198 ratings
Positive21.2%
Neutral3.0%
Negative75.8%
Written reviews345 reviews
Positive15.9%
Neutral4.3%
Negative79.7%

User reviews

CorrLinks

From 813 App Store ratings

What 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

DexterPay

From 219 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient
  • 👍 User-friendly
  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Saves time
  • 🚀 Tracks laundry cycle

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy
  • 💰 Overcharges
  • 🔒 Security/privacy concerns
  • 🔍 Lack of transparency
  • 🤖 Unreliable connectivity

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

DexterPay

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes
  • Payment issues
  • Connectivity problems
  • Incorrect machine recognition

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to delete account
  • Improved customer support
  • Live status of available machines
  • Clearer pricing and fees

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CorrLinks

One-time2
  • Premier Access$8.99
  • $10 CorrLinks credit$13.99
None

DexterPay

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CorrLinks free?
CorrLinks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DexterPay free?
DexterPay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CorrLinks or DexterPay?
CorrLinks is rated higher. CorrLinks averages 3.0 out of 5 from 813 ratings, while DexterPay averages 1.9 from 219 ratings.
Do CorrLinks or DexterPay have ads?
Neither CorrLinks nor DexterPay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CorrLinks or DexterPay?
CorrLinks ships an update fortnightly, and DexterPay every 3 months. Most recently, CorrLinks was updated on October 18, 2026 and DexterPay on October 20, 2026.

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