Prison Engine vs CareTick
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Prison Engine
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Prison Engine is your solution to expensive inmate calls. Our service provides local landline numbers near prisons, allowing inmates to call you at reduced rates. Simply install the app, create an account, and start receiving calls directly on your mobile device. Stay connected with your loved ones without breaking the bank. Download Prison Engine today and experience affordable communication.
CareTick
Effortlessly track care sessions with real-time logging via NFC or QR codes. Get instant notifications and detailed reports for participants, families, and support providers. Ensures transparency and accountability in care delivery.
- Real-time session tracking
- NFC and QR code logging
- Instant push notifications
- Detailed session history
- Budget tracking
- Easy report export
- Offline functionality
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Smart, Simple NDIS Care Tracking CareTick makes care tracking effortless with real-time session logging that works for participants, families, and support providers. One tap to clock on, one tap to clock off - that's it. HOW IT WORKS CareTick uses three simple methods to track care sessions: NFC Wristband or Card: Support workers tap their phone on your personal CareTick device at the start and end of each visit QR Code: Scan a unique, rotating QR code from the app - secure and paperless All sessions are logged instantly with precise timestamps FOR PARTICIPANTS AND FAMILIES Real-Time Alerts: Get instant notifications when your support worker arrives and leaves Complete Visibility: Always know who's providing care and for how long Peace of Mind: No more uncertainty about care hours or invoices Your Device, Your Control: Your wristband, card, or QR code is registered only to you FOR SUPPORT PROVIDERS Automatic Session Logging: Every shift recorded with precise start and end times Eliminate Admin: No more manual timesheets or invoice disputes Professional Accuracy: Transparent records that build trust Instant Reports: Easy-to-share documentation for plan managers and coordinators NDIS Compliance: Stay compliant with clear, verifiable records BUILT BY NDIS EXPERTS Created by experienced NDIS plan managers Amanda and Katrina Bourne, CareTick was designed to solve real problems they witnessed every day - billing confusion, invoice disputes, and families wondering if care was really delivered as claimed. KEY FEATURES Real-time session tracking via NFC or QR code Instant push notifications for session start/end Secure, rotating QR codes that refresh every few minutes Detailed session history and reporting Budget tracking and spending insights Easy export of records for plan managers Privacy-focused design - your data belongs to you Works offline - syncs when connection restored WHO IT'S FOR NDIS participants receiving in-home support Families managing care for loved ones Support workers and care providers Plan managers and support coordinators Disability service organisations TRANSPARENCY. ACCOUNTABILITY. PEACE OF MIND. CareTick isn't just an app - it's confidence that every care hour is tracked, every dollar is accounted for, and every visit is verified. No guesswork. No disputes. Just clarity. Whether you're a participant wanting to know your care is happening as planned, or a provider committed to professional service delivery, CareTick gives you the tools to track care with absolute confidence. Download CareTick today and turn care tracking from guesswork into clarity. Please see Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Prison Engine at none against CareTick's 4. Prison Engine also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. CareTick sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Prison Engine asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Prison Engine | CareTick |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 80.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Prison Engine | Simple Pixels Pty Ltd |
In-app purchases
Prison Engine
No in-app purchases
CareTick
- Standard Participant14 Days trial$7.991 Month
- Standard Provider14 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Standard Participant (Yearly)14 Days trial$79.991 Year
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- Standard Provider (Yearly)14 Days trial$99.001 Year






