# Just Between Us vs Redeeming Time

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Redeeming Time at none against Just Between Us's 3. Redeeming Time also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 69%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Just Between Us's advantage is ratings volume (2K vs 70). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Just Between Us sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Redeeming Time asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Just Between Us against 4.9 for Redeeming Time. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Just Between Us has 2K ratings behind it against 70, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Just Between Us's written reviews are positive against 93% of Redeeming Time's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Just Between Us | Redeeming Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-between-us-couples-chat/id1498275568/reviews) | **[4.9 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redeeming-time-bible-reading/id1538616621/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 70 |
| Positive reviews | 68.9% of reviews | **93.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 65 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Get Your Marriage On!](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465288805) | [Discipleship Tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/434815552) |

## What reviewers say

### Just Between Us

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-between-us-couples-chat/id1498275568)

This secure messaging app allows couples to share private texts, photos, and videos. It offers features like romantic invites and conversation prompts to foster connection, with end-to-end encryption and password protection for peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Encrypted messaging, Photo and video sharing, Romantic invites, Conversation prompts, Password protection, Thumb kisses, Dedicated couples channel

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlock All - Yearly Plan | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlock All - One Time Fee | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Secure and private communication
- 🔐 Encrypted messages and photos
- 🔒 Password protection and lock features
- 💕 Helps maintain intimacy in relationships
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🚫 Issues with sending/receiving messages and media
- ⚠️ Unreliable notification system
- 🕰️ Slow performance and loading times
- 💰 Concerns about hidden upgrade costs

**Reported bugs**

- Decryption/encryption errors
- Messages and photos not syncing or disappearing
- App crashes when trying to access chat or gallery
- Notifications not working consistently

**Requested features**

- 📽️ Ability to send longer videos
- 🎨 More customization options (e.g., font size, filters)
- ⏱️ Adjustable message/photo expiration timers
- 🔗 Integration with other apps (e.g., Intimately Us)
- 👥 Ability to connect with multiple partners


### Redeeming Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redeeming-time-bible-reading/id1538616621)

This app helps you use spare moments to read the Bible instead of scrolling through social media. It suggests Bible passages based on the time you have available and tracks your reading progress.

**Highlights:** Suggests Bible readings by time, Tracks reading progress, Cultivates spiritual discipline, Replaces idle scrolling, Focuses on relationship with God

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 💡 Clever concept for time redemption
- ⏱️ Helps utilize small pockets of time
- 📖 Encourages regular Bible reading
- 🎯 Effective for reducing social media use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy progress tracking
- 🐛 Jumps around when scrolling up
- 🐛 Long loading times
- 🐛 Incomplete execution of features
- 🎨 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- App jumps around when scrolling back up
- Progress tracking can be inaccurate
- Long loading times for scripture

**Requested features**

- Improve progress tracking accuracy
- Fix jumping when scrolling up
- Reduce loading times
- Add more Bible translation options
- Allow changing background and font colors


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Just Between Us free?

Just Between Us is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Redeeming Time free?

Redeeming Time is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Just Between Us or Redeeming Time?

Redeeming Time is rated higher. Just Between Us averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Redeeming Time averages 4.9 from 70 ratings.

### Do Just Between Us or Redeeming Time have ads?

Neither Just Between Us nor Redeeming Time shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Just Between Us or Redeeming Time?

Just Between Us ships an update every 3 weeks, and Redeeming Time every 3 weeks. Most recently, Just Between Us was updated on October 30, 2026 and Redeeming Time on October 24, 2026.

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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.*