# Prison Video vs GTL

The clearest difference is rating: Prison Video at 4.8 against GTL's 3.0. Prison Video also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (76 vs 2). GTL's advantage is chart position (#209 vs unranked). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GTL sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Prison Video asks for nothing beyond the download.

Prison Video holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Prison Video has 76 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Prison Video | GTL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prison-video/id1359083734/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gtl-getting-out-communication/id6820070749/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **76** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 47.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#209** |
| Size | 44 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PHONEHUB IO LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1174278039) | [Katharina Weber](https://appshunter.io/developer/6820070751) |

## What reviewers say

### Prison Video

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prison-video/id1359083734)

Connect with incarcerated loved ones through secure video calls. This service allows approved social contacts to participate in virtual visits, bridging the distance and fostering connections.

**Highlights:** Secure video calls, Connect with loved ones in prison, Approved social contacts, Prison staff approval required, Available at participating prisons

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great platform for connection
- 👍 Excellent for keeping in touch
- 👍 Good quality video calls
- 👍 Clear and uninterrupted calls
- 👍 Allows seeing loved ones' faces

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Calls frequently don't connect
- 🐛 App is buggy and cuts out
- 🐛 Calls are often cancelled or end early
- 🐛 Poor signal quality at prisons
- 🐛 Timing issues with booked calls

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or exits immediately after opening
- Call connection issues
- No sound or video during calls
- Calls cut off unexpectedly
- App not working after updates

**Requested features**

- Allow screenshots during calls
- Allow showing the sun or sky during calls
- Allow bringing other people into the call
- Improve customer service responsiveness
- Make the app available in more regions


### GTL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gtl-getting-out-communication/id6820070749)

**Currently charting:** #209 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Connect with incarcerated loved ones through a messaging platform for supported facilities. Find contacts, send requests, and exchange messages once approved. Features AI assistance for writing and organizing conversations.

**Highlights:** Find contacts by facility and ID, Send and track connection requests, Exchange text messages, AI message writing assistance, Organize contacts and conversations, Receive activity notifications

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GTL: Getting Out Communication | $5.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Prison Video free?

Prison Video is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is GTL free?

GTL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Prison Video or GTL?

Prison Video is rated higher. Prison Video averages 4.8 out of 5 from 76 ratings, while GTL averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Prison Video or GTL have ads?

Neither Prison Video nor GTL shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*