TextBehind vs CIS Alumni Community
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TextBehind
Easily connect with incarcerated individuals through text messages, photos, and custom greeting cards. Receive unlimited electronic replies directly to your phone and email, eliminating the need for traditional mail services.
- Text messages with photos
- Custom greeting cards
- Electronic money orders
- Unlimited inmate reply letters
- Secure communication service
- Convenient and affordable
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TextBehind® connects you with every inmate across America using text messages with photos, custom greeting cards and electronic money orders. Unlimited inmate reply letters will be electronically delivered right to your smart phone and email address wherever you are in the world. This reply service is absolutely FREE and UNLIMITED. TextBehind® is a secure nationwide communication service for families, friends and TextPals (pen pals) to consistently stay in touch with their incarcerated loved ones conveniently and affordably. - No more buying envelopes, stamps, paper, print photos or visit the post office and photo print shops. - No visits to money order shops or to hand-write letters by hand.
CIS Alumni Community
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An exclusive, online space for Communities In Schools Alumni to connect, share, and build relationships in a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TextBehind at monthly against CIS Alumni Community's every 12 months. TextBehind also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TextBehind ships an update monthly, CIS Alumni Community every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TextBehind | CIS Alumni Community |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (467 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 89.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 467 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 99 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | TextBehind, Inc | CoLabL, LLC |
Bugs and requests
TextBehind
Reported bugs
2 issues- Login/account issues
- Problems with facility information and updates
Requested features
3 requests- More up-to-date greeting card options
- Ability to create custom greeting cards
- Faster processing and delivery times
CIS Alumni Community
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
TextBehind
No in-app purchases
CIS Alumni Community
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is TextBehind free?
Is CIS Alumni Community free?
Do TextBehind or CIS Alumni Community have ads?
Which is updated more often, TextBehind or CIS Alumni Community?
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