Comparison

CorrLinks Text Chat vs Steady Parent

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

Steady Parent

Features
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When your child needs you, Steady makes it simple. Steady Parent is the caregiver side of a quiet, two-way communication system for neurodivergent families. A child can reach out from Steady Child or a standalone Apple Watch with one clear tap. You receive their alert and can answer with a reassuring quick reply or a message of your own. No long explanation in a difficult moment. No big interruption. Just a direct way to say “I need a break,” “I’m ready to leave,” or whatever your family needs most. WITH STEADY PARENT, YOU CAN: • Receive alerts from paired child devices and watches • Reply with one-tap phrases or a custom message • Create and arrange alert buttons for your family • Choose which alerts require a longer press • Rename and manage paired devices • Review alert and reply history • See device battery information and recent activity THE STEADY FAMILY Steady works across three coordinated apps: • Steady Parent — receive, respond, and customize • Steady Child — large, simple buttons on iPhone or iPad • Steady Watch — discreet communication from a standalone Apple Watch Built by SpicyFamily for families who think differently. Our tools are designed with neurodivergence in mind: gentle, practical, and made for the whole family. Steady is a communication tool and is not an emergency-response or medical-monitoring service. Internet connectivity and notifications are required for alert delivery. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://spicyfamily.com/privacy

Screenshots

CorrLinks Text Chat3 screens
Steady Parent4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: CorrLinks Text Chat at #43 against Steady Parent's unranked. CorrLinks Text Chat also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Text Chat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Steady Parent sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CorrLinks Text Chat ships an update fortnightly, Steady Parent every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
CorrLinks Text Chat versus Steady Parent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCorrLinks Text ChatSteady Parent
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (252 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews1.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings252 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#43 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdvanced Technologies Group, LLC.Michael Letney

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CorrLinks Text Chat

One-time1
  • $10 CorrLinks credit$13.99
2 purchases

Steady Parent

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is CorrLinks Text Chat free?
CorrLinks Text Chat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Steady Parent free?
Steady Parent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CorrLinks Text Chat or Steady Parent have ads?
Neither CorrLinks Text Chat nor Steady Parent shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CorrLinks Text Chat or Steady Parent?
CorrLinks Text Chat ships an update fortnightly, and Steady Parent every 3 weeks. Most recently, CorrLinks Text Chat was updated on November 8, 2026 and Steady Parent on October 31, 2026.

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