CorrLinks Text Chat vs Simple P.A.W.S
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CorrLinks Text Chat
Connect with incarcerated loved ones in Illinois DOC, Alabama DOC, and Erie County Jail. Send text messages and, where supported, photos to maintain communication.
- Text chat with incarcerated individuals
- Photo support for Alabama DOC
- Supports Illinois DOC institutions
- Supports Erie County (NY) Jail
- Connect with loved ones in correctional facilities
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Chat with incarcerated family and friends who are residing at any Illinois DOC institutions, Alabama DOC Institutions (Photos also supported), or Erie County (NY) Jail. This app is *not* compatible with CorrLinks messaging. See https://www.corrlinks.com/en-US/correctional-agency for details.
Simple P.A.W.S
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Simple P.A.W.S. helps you keep your pet’s important information organized in one place. Store pet profiles, manage documents, keep up with records, and stay on top of care details across your household. You can upload and organize important files like vaccination records, insurance documents, medical records, and receipts, then quickly find what you need when you need it. Simple P.A.W.S. also includes Ask SHINE, a smart pet care assistant that helps you review records, understand your pet’s information, and stay better prepared for everyday care. Features: • Create and manage pet profiles • Upload and organize pet documents • Track important records in one place • Manage household pet access and plan limits • Use Ask SHINE to review and better understand your pet’s records Simple P.A.W.S. is designed to make pet access easier, more organized, and less stressful. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.simplepaws.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Simple P.A.W.S at every 2 days against CorrLinks Text Chat's fortnightly. CorrLinks Text Chat's advantage is chart position (#41 vs unranked). 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 Text Chat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Simple P.A.W.S sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
CorrLinks Text Chat ships an update fortnightly, Simple P.A.W.S every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CorrLinks Text Chat | Simple P.A.W.S |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.6 (234 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 1.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 234 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #41 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Advanced Technologies Group, LLC. | Robert Williams III |
In-app purchases
CorrLinks Text Chat
- $10 CorrLinks credit$13.99
Simple P.A.W.S
- Essential Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Family Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Essential Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year
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- Family Annual7 Days trial$99.991 Year
Questions
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